Author - Lauraine Snelling Mona and Kenneth Sorenson are approaching the best years of their lives. Ken is days away from retiring after a successful career as the dean of students at Stone University, and Mona's biggest concern is keeping him from finding out about his surprise party. While she is building a business of her own, they're looking forward to traveling, occasionally fishing trips with the grandchildren, and limitless hours in the garden. It's what they deserve after years of careful planning.