When Children Teach Adults About Grace
Rebecca expected resentment from the children. Bitterness. At the very least, discomfort.
“Lily told me she already loved her unborn sibling,” she says, eyes welling with tears. “She wanted to be a big sister. She wanted to spoil the baby. Randall smiled and nodded. He said he hoped it was a girl, so he could be the protective older brother.”
For a moment, Rebecca saw something she hadn’t expected—hope.
“I realized they weren’t angry at me. They were looking ahead. They saw my baby as a gift, not a mistake.”
What Happens Now?
Rebecca left the café with a heart full of emotions—confusion, sorrow, guilt, and a strange new warmth.
She still hasn’t told Jack about the meeting.
“I don’t know how he’ll react,” she admits. “He kept his divorce a secret. What else is he hiding?”
Now she faces a crossroads. She’s preparing to become a mother, not just to a child—but to a future filled with choices that impact more than just her.
Healing After Heartbreak: The Road Ahead
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