Dad would often tell the story of Mom & him swimming in the Hawaiian ocean--when a rip current caught them. They frantically  were swimming and trying to get to shore but Mom was tiring---and said-" Jim go on without me."

Mom then would Then add to the story- " Before I knew it -I was flying over the crest of a wave and landed my butt directly on the beach--not knowing what had happened!"

Dad would then chime in---"Yah--I got super human strength and threw you over the wave--- I'm not going anywhere without you."

Mom passed away 7 years prior to Dad--I know she has been patiently waiting for him to be reunited with her. He has been missing her  everyday & only staying here on earth to be the fierce protector of the family that he has always been.