A Life-Changing Encounter
I met Karol when I was 26, and from the start, she balanced my fiery protectiveness with her calm wisdom. When we found out she was pregnant, my instinct to shield her grew even stronger. My mother always said, “What happens, happens,” but I was determined to protect my family at all costs.

The Grocery Store Incident
Seven months into Karol’s pregnancy, we stood in an endless grocery line. Out of nowhere, a large man bulldozed past us, shoving our cart—and Karol. “Step off, I’m in a rush!” he barked. Fury boiled inside me, but before I could react, Karol placed a hand on mine. “Don’t waste your energy,” she whispered. “Just watch.”

Karma in Action
We observed as Mr. Rude Guy smugly paid and strode toward the exit. Suddenly, the alarm blared. Security swarmed him, checking his pockets. Confused, I turned to Karol. Giggling, she confessed, “I slipped a security-tagged item into his coat.” My jaw dropped before laughter took over. In that moment, I realized I had married the most brilliant woman—one who knew how to balance justice with humor.