Last night was one of the most romantic moments of my life…something you would only see in a movie. It was one of those experiences that was so special that I just had to calm my mind and absorb the beauty that surrounded me and Candyce.
Candyce’s family had gone to bed early for the night, and she and I decided to take a walk together. It was a beautiful night with a crisp night sky. After sipping on some drinks by the pool, we walked down to the beach. There was no one else in sight…the whole place was ours.

Wood planks strung together with rope served as a foot path over the sand. I kind of felt like a pirate walking on it. At the end of the path were several canvas canopies with a two lounge chairs underneath. We each snuggled down into the chairs and kicked off our flip flops. The only sound was the crashing waves and canvas curtains lifting and and rustling in the wind.

Over the dark ocean was the most stunning starry sky. I’ve lived in cities for the past eight years, and I’ve forgotten how spectacular a starry night can be. We both knew we needed to just enjoy the peace of the moment, so we didn’t talk much. The minutes drifted by. Time didn’t matter.

Then out of nowhere, a HUGE shooting star traced a path across the sky. This was a Disney-style shooting star that glided across the dome for several seconds. We were both in awe of the whole scene. But that came and went, and it was back to the peace of the night. Candyce fell asleep in a few minutes.

Laying their in gentle light of the night, she looked like a supermodel. She is so beautiful. I am so blessed to have her as a friend.

I thanked God for that moment in heaven. It’s not often in life you experience a moment that has such magic. I’ll never forget last night.