A woman. Her husband. Life. The unfortunate possibilities God hands to those of us who don't expect it, the struggles He leads us through, and the refuge He rewards us with at the very end. This story is my own take on "Gift of the Magi" written by O.Henry with a more modern take, yet with an older couple. To read the original short story by O. Henry, here's the link http://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/UBooks/GifMag.shtml