A Blessing in Disguise
The soldier felt a shiver of shock and joy. For as long as he had longed for this completeness, he didn’t even know it until his new baby sister came along. Months of separation had pulled them apart, but the love only got firmer.
For the wife, seeing his reaction was, in itself, worth the challenges of pregnancy. She had endured doctor’s appointments, morning sickness, and emotional stress due to his having to be elsewhere, all while holding onto the hope of this exact moment.
The children were equally excited. The idea of having a new sibling added to the excitement, and they quickly started talking about names and life with a new baby. Joy was contagious in this family, touching everybody around them at the airport.
