Longest Wait
The laboring period was such that the Marine found himself in a situation unlike any he had been before. His familiarity with controlling outcome and remaining cool under pressure find him to step back and only support his wife as she went through one of the most challenging yet miraculous moments of her life.
Hours became what seemed like days as the couple moved through labor’s intensity. The Marine sat with his wife, telling her everything will be okay, offering words of comfort as he did his best to ease any discomfort she felt for him. Still, despite the fatigue and pain, she could manage to smile up at him, reassuring him of her strength.
During the quieter moments, they exchanged glances filled with love and anticipation. “We’re almost there,” the Marine whispered, his voice steady but filled with emotion. His wife nodded, holding tightly to the promise of the joy waiting for them on the other side.
