A Moment of Triumph
Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, the delivery room echoed with the sound of a newborn’s first cry. The Marine’s heart leapt in his chest as the doctor exclaimed, “It’s a healthy baby!” Tears streamed down both their faces as they gazed upon their little one for the first time—a tiny, perfect human who had forever changed their lives.
The Marine clipped the umbilical cord, his steady hands betraying the overwhelming emotions that coursed within him. Time seemed to move slowly when the nurse placed the baby into his wife’s arms. Now, the Marine bent forward, wrapping his arms over his wife and child, marveling at the miracle they had created together.
You did it,” he whispered thickly, his voice shaking with emotion. The wife, gazing up at him, her eyes sparkling with her love for him, said with a beautiful smile, “We did it.” At that moment, the world outside went away as only the three of them existed inside the so-called bubble of love and attachment.
