The Last Weeks
As the due date approached, excitement filled the home. Every day felt closer to meeting the little bundle who had already made their life a house of laughter and birds singing. The Marine himself became a protector of his wife, making sure everything was comfortable for her and that details counted for the baby’s arrival.
They attended their last prenatal classes together, taking breathing exercises and practicing what to do during labor. His wife was confident and optimistic, but this tough Marine, one of the most challenging missions in his military career, felt really nervous about meeting fatherhood.
“We’re in this together,” she reminded him one evening as they packed the hospital bag. Her words, simple yet profound, gave him the strength to face whatever was ahead. They were a team, and together, they were ready for the next step in their journey.
