I called her every day. She was always quick to answer. Told her I really missed her. She said the same.

Three weeks passed slowly. The only bright spot was talking with her. She taught me video calling, so we got a chance to see each other. Awesome. She looked good. No swollen face or pale complexion. I wanted to jump through the phone and hold her.

Finally, got through the customs and immigrations back in the US. She was waiting at the exit. It was all I could do to simply hug her and give her one tremendously exciting kiss. Felt like we were the only ones in the...