They often talked about marriage. Barbara's parents were
horrified by her choice, but when they saw how John loved
her, and they began to accept him – though not without
some resistance.
Two years after the wedding, Barbara and John announced
that they were expecting their child.
At 4 pm John was back at the hospital. Dressed in a white
coat, he waited at the door of the ward to meet Barbara.
He could not wait to hug his new treasure and kiss his wife.
And to thank her once again - certainly not the last time -
for everything she gave him.
The door finally swung open. A few impatient fathers tried
to break through at the same time.
He found Barbara feeding the baby. She looked beautiful as
Madonna with the Child.
John froze motionless, staring at his luck, and now double
luck.
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