After more than two years stuck in a bad situation overseas, the Dentons will return to Truro in the early hours of the morning.
Thanks to a stockpile of donated Aeroplan points from friends, family and plenty of strangers, they'll finally be home.
"It produces a feeling of disbelief at first," Robert wrote to the Truro Daily News on Wednesday. "But then, the reality of where all of this generosity comes from hits and you realize the magnitude of kindness, generosity and willingness of people to help out a fellow countryman."
Denton, who suffers from a form of muscular dystrophy, moved to England to be closer to his wife's parents while she took care of him and his advancing condition. He was unable to gain citizenship and receive disability benefits.
A fundraising effort was spearheaded by Cumberland-Colchester MP Bill Casey, along with actor Jonathan Torrens and Denton's former classmate, Kevin MacNaughton. Through Aeroplan, they raised 233,087 points from donors - enough to fly the couple home.
Shortly after launching the campaign online, a donor stepped forward with 100,000 miles.
"I didn't know if we'd get 100,000 all together, let alone all from one person," Casey said. "We were up over 200,000 within 24 hours. It was incredible."
Upon landing, they'll be met by Casey and his wife, along with friends and family. Colchester Transportation Co-Op will deliver them back in Truro, where they'll stay with their daughter, Margaret. MacQuarrie's has temporarily donated the necessary equipment, including a hospital bed.
While his condition will remain difficult, the change of scenery will help.
"Makes all the difference in the world when it comes to feeling like you belong, feeling like you are at home," Denton said.
No neurological disorder can numb the feelings he and his wife have this Christmas.
"A very warm feeling from way down in the depths of your being starts to wash through your entire body leaving you immersed in humbleness... I don't know how to express the thankfulness."