Dale's Greatest Birthday Present

April 16th of this year was Dale's 29th birthday. He awoke that morning, having no idea of the precious gift that awaited him. He proceeded through his normal routine to prepare for school and work that day and I kissed him good bye.

About nine hours later, I met him in his office before choir practice with a little gift in my hand that had arrived later that day. When I handed it to him, he asked who it was from. " You'll see." I replied. With a smile on his face, he began to remove the tissue paper from the small package. Awaiting for him at the bottom of the bag was a small white box. He carefully opened the lid and stood there reading the little card that lay on top of the gift. It read:

Happy Birthday Daddy! I love you
and can't wait to meet you soon!
Love, Baby Zarlenga

In utter shock and disbelief, he broke out in tears and held me tight.Once he somewhat collected himself, he asked the infamous question," Are you sure? Have you seen the doctor today?" I was able to answer yes to both of those questions and show him the pregnancy test (still lying in the box) to verify the former question. Still crying, he could not believe his eyes! The Lord had heard his cry and had granted him one of his greatest desires. Lord willing, we will meet our little one and hold him or her in our arms on Christmas Day!:) We wait with much anticipation and joy!