LE CLAIRE, Iowa — What was supposed to be a week on the beach in Jamaica for their 10th wedding anniversary quickly turned into a nightmare for Tony and Christina Malchodi.

“He was way more optimistic than I was. I was terrified,” Christina said.

Instead of enjoying their tropical getaway, the couple hunkered down as Hurricane Melissa tore through the island. They didn't know what to expect, but they were scared.

“I sent goodbye messages to my children the night before the storm. I just sent them and said, 'You know, I'm proud of you. You're a good mom. I love you,” Christina said.

Through the chaos, the Malchodis found comfort in the kindness of the resort staff.

“All the staffers that we talked to like 'It's gonna be OK, you know, it's gonna be OK. You're gonna be OK,'” Tony recalle

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