Abandoned at the Hospital
Six hours into labor, her husband, Dave, left the delivery room mid-contraction to help his mother with groceries.
“I need to go. I’ll be quick,” he said, leaving her stunned.
Support Arrives
Her dad rushed in with fried chicken, and the nurse, Gloria, stayed by her side.
With their help, she delivered her daughter, Gabrielle. “He’ll regret this,” her dad whispered.
Choosing Peace
By discharge, she chose peace over anger.
She saved the birth video and wrote a letter for Dave, showing him “what you missed… the once-in-a-lifetime moment you chose to skip.”
Earning Trust
Dave arrived too late but vowed, “I will never miss another moment.” Since then, he’s shown up consistently for midnight feeds, appointments, and household duties, proving that actions, not words, restore trust.