But as you get older, life teaches you there are no guarantees. The best you can ask for is some happiness in the moment.

A beautiful paragraph. I like this story a lot. Gives a sense of hope and it made me think of living in the moment and not bugging myself of what my future will look like. I do want a happy family and I wish to get it right in marriage. I hope that in the next five years, I'll have a beautiful story to share, a decent stream(s) of income and a wonderful family photo with twins and a loving husband husband.