Joan, David’s wife, died soon after giving birth to their daughter Georgina. This broke David’s world. He had a hard time coming to terms with the loss and connecting with his new baby because he was so sad.
David slowly began to get better and go through his wife’s things with the help of a doctor. He found a text message between Joan and her friend Melissa that changed everything one day while going through her phone.
From the talk, it was clear that Joan knew that being pregnant came with risks, such as high blood pressure and the chance of getting pre-eclampsia. Even though the doctor told her not to end the pregnancy, she did not because she put David’s desire to become a father ahead of her own.
David was moved to tears as he read the texts. He felt guilty, ashamed, and thankful all at the same time. It hit him that his wife had given up everything for him, and he was determined to be the best dad he could be in her honour.
David called his mum and asked her to bring the baby back home. He felt like he had a purpose again. He was ready to devote himself to being a dad and give his daughter the love and care she needed.
As David started this new journey, he was reminded of how important it is to value the efforts that people close to you make. He learnt that getting help when you need it, whether it’s therapy or support from other people, is an important part of getting through life’s problems.
The story of David is a powerful lesson to value the gifts others give us and be thankful for the things they do for us.
