where the author takes you on a journey telling how she falls in love with her high school antagonist. They get married, start a family, and navigate a life full of challenges due to his career as a commercial fisherman. Just when their life hits a beautiful stride, he unexpectedly dies leaving her a young widow with two small children. Amid this tragedy, she is given a promise that she clings to while trying to survive this sudden loss. As she struggles to navigate this new life alone, she is reminded of the promises she made to her husband. As she keeps each promise, she realizes the gift in each one allowing her to live life forward embracing her future while honoring her past.