Sunday, June 21 Mac hasn’t called, but he did surprise me today with one of the sweetest gestures I have ever received in my entire life. I was so excited and touched that I just stood there staring in disbelief. Right next to the time clock was a large plastic cup with a lid and straw. The cup was filled with the tea that I raved about on our date. It was icy cold and just as tasty as I remembered. Next to the cup was a lavender sticky note that said, ‘Fern, I had a fantastic time with you. Enjoy your tea.’ It was signed simply, ‘Mac.’ I couldn’t believe that he had done something so thoughtful for me. I still can’t quite fathom it. Had he brought it to our makeshift little supply hut? I couldn’t imagine him going in there. He had probably sent someone to deliver it. It still must have

