A woman conceives at the age of 53 and gives birth to twins prematurely. But things take a bizarre turn when her son-in-law arrives at the hospital and notices the same birthmark on the babies’ shoulders as his.
When 53-year-old Barbara took the pregnancy test, and it showed two lines, she couldn’t believe her eyes! Yes, she was expecting a child! The sudden weight gain and mood swings were not coincidental, but it was too late by the time Barabara realized it.
“Do you hear the heartbeats, Barbara?” Dr. Carter asked her when she visited the hospital.
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Barbara was taken aback. “Heartbeats?”
“Yes, Barbara. Don’t you know you’re pregnant with twins?”
Barbara froze in shock when Dr. Carter said that.
Being a mother is one of the most beautiful experiences a woman can have, but it came as a shock to Barbara because, at her age, she was already a mother, and not to mention, a grandmother to two beautiful girls.
“Can we please terminate the pregnancy, doctor?” Barbara asked, worried. “I don’t want to go forward with it.”
The doctor gave her a disappointed look. “I’m sorry, Barbara, but I’m afraid it’s too late. I see some inconsistencies in your report, and I believe we’ll have to admit you to the hospital for a while. I have a feeling you’re going to have a premature delivery.”
“Please, doctor,” Barbara begged, her eyes welling up. “Is there nothing else I can do to avoid this pregnancy? I don’t think I’m prepared for this.”
“I’m sorry, Barbara, but I’m afraid I can’t assist you. As I previously stated, your reports are not normal. And if we perform the abortion, you will be putting your life in danger.”
Barbara was devastated. She was scared of what would happen when her daughter learned that she was pregnant, but more than that, she feared how she’d raise the kids alone. Nevertheless, she knew she wouldn’t be able to hide the pregnancy for long. So she called Melanie that day and told her everything.
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“Oh, mom, come on!” Melanie burst out laughing on the call. “You shouldn’t be cracking such jokes at that age!”
“I’m serious, honey!” Barbara expressed her disappointment. “Could you please check your phone?”
Melanie was aware that her mother was seeing a man named Jackson, who was once a classmate of hers. They’d gone to the same high school and university and met on Facebook. He’d even asked Barbara out, and they’d gone on a few dates.
However, Melanie didn’t believe her mother was serious until she looked up her message and read the ultrasound reports. It proved that she was indeed pregnant and that she wasn’t lying.
Melanie was taken aback. “Oh my goodness, Mom! This is unbelievable! But, what have you thought about it?”
“I really didn’t want to continue with it, honey,” Barbara moaned. “But I don’t have a choice. The doctors said abortion is too risky, so I have to go ahead with it.”
“Don’t be concerned, mom,” Melanie reassured her. “If God has placed you in this position, he will also guide you. I’m always there for you.”
Barbara was left in tears when her daughter said that. “But honey, don’t you want to know….”
Before Barbara could finish, Melanie cut her off. “I don’t need to know anything else, mom. Just don’t stress yourself over anything. Okay?”
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“But what about Josh and the others? They’ll judge me for being pregnant at this age, and then those poor kids will have to face society. I’m really worried, honey.”
“Why do you care what others think, mom? You’re aware of how people are. They’ll talk about you today, but they won’t remember you tomorrow. As far as Josh is concerned, he’s very understanding. Don’t worry, I’ll talk to him.”
“Alright, honey. Thank you,” Barbara said and then hung up. But she was still concerned about what would happen if the truth was revealed.
Melanie, like a responsible daughter, visited and cared for her mother from the moment she found out she was pregnant. Josh, Melanie’s husband, was equally supportive and accompanied her to the hospital on weekends to care for his mother-in-law. But all of this love and support vanished the day the twins were born.
When the nurse brought the babies, Melanie and Josh immediately noticed the birthmarks on the babies’ shoulders. Melanie was stunned, to say the least, and Josh couldn’t believe his eyes!
“The birthmark…How is that possible? I can’t believe you did this to me, Josh!” Melanie cried. “Did you cheat on me and with my mother?”
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“What? Are you crazy, Melanie? There’s nothing like that!” Josh explained.
“Don’t lie to me, Josh! Look at those birthmarks! I can’t believe this! And mom, even she didn’t tell me!”
Josh was at a loss for words at this point. He’d noticed the birthmarks as well, but he wasn’t the father of Barbara’s twins. “Listen, Melanie, please calm down. It isn’t what you think…”
“I don’t want to listen to you, Josh!” Melanie snapped. “I need to talk to mom right now!” The woman said as she rushed to Barbara’s ward.
Barbara, who had just woken after the delivery, was stunned to see her daughter’s face red, with tears running down her cheeks. “Honey, are you alright?” she asked, worried.
“Alright? Really, mom?” Melanie was furious. “I can’t believe Josh and you…. That’s disgusting, mom. When did you two start meeting behind my back? Don’t lie, I saw the birthmarks on the babies’ shoulders. Josh has the same birthmark!”
“Honey, please calm down,” Barbara said.
“How can I calm down, mom?” Melanie burst into tears once again. “I supported you throughout your pregnancy, mom! I was afraid Josh wouldn’t support me in this, but he did. And I was surprised when he did that. Was he acting this way because he was the father? Also, you said you wanted to tell me something about the pregnancy when you called me that day, but I cut you off. I AM DIVORCING THAT MAN! I DON’T WANT TO SEE HIS FACE!”
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Josh, who had just arrived after Melanie, tried to console her, but the young woman pushed him away and said she didn’t want to hear anything.
Barbara couldn’t hold back her tears when she saw her daughter in that state. She called Melanie over to her side and took her hand in hers. “Josh, you come here as well. There’s something you both need to know…” The older lady started and narrated the entire story.
It turned out that the father of Barbara’s twins was Josh’s father, Mr. Andrew Wilson. A few months ago, they all got together at Andrew’s ranch, where Barbara and Andrew got drunk and a little romantic.
Barbara was terrified of admitting the truth, but even more so of her daughter losing her family. As a result, she kept the truth to herself and never revealed it.
“Josh’s father has the same birthmark as well, honey,” Barbara added. “If you don’t believe me, ask Josh.”
Melanie looked at Josh, who nodded in agreement. “She’s correct, Mel. My father and grandfather share the same birthmark.”
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“I guess I should have told you guys everything earlier. I’m sorry,” Barbara broke down in tears.
Having heard the whole story from her mother, Melanie realized that she was wrong to jump to conclusions and apologized to Barbara and Josh. “I’m sorry for the whole chaos I created. I should have given you guys a chance to explain yourselves. But mom,” she said, turning to Barbara. “I think you should tell Mr. Wilson about it.”
“Yes, Barbara,” Josh added. “Dad has the right to know what happened. Moreover, the kids are his responsibility too. I think you should tell him.”
Barbara was not sure about it, but she called Andrew and told him everything. He was taken aback by the news, but he decided to take responsibility for the children. A few hours after the call, he paid a visit to Barbara in the hospital with a bouquet and proposed to her on his knees in the most romantic way.
The older lady blushed and nodded yes. A few months later, the two were married at a church in an intimate family ceremony, and they are now a big happy family.
What can we learn from this story?
- Don’t jump to conclusions. If Melanie had been a little patient and listened to Josh and her mom, she wouldn’t have created the chaos.
- Don’t run away from your responsibilities. Mr. Wilson didn’t run away from his responsibilities and agreed to take care of the twins.
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Children Kick Poorly Dressed Girl from School Bus, ‘You Stink!’ They Say until They See Her Photo on TV — Story of the Day
Children made fun of a poorly dressed girl they’d ride the school bus with, teasing her that she stunk. They were surprised to see her on TV one day, which changed how they saw her entirely.
Nikki was not like everybody else in the first grade. She was a lot shorter than her classmates and was frail and fragile.
Everybody in her class knew that Nikki only had her mother living with her and that they lived a poor life. Unfortunately, one day, things went from bad to worse.
Nikki would take the bus home every day as her mother worked two jobs to raise her. The bus driver, Mrs. Evans, was already used to Nikki riding the bus by herself and would expect her every day.
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One day, Mrs. Evans noticed that Nikki looked very sad as she waited for the bus. She was dressed in old clothes filled with holes, runs, and stains.
“Good morning, Nikki!” Mrs. Evans greeted. “Are you alright?”
Nikki looked up at Mrs. Evans and smiled. “Good morning, Mrs. Evans. Yes, I’m fine,” she said, getting on the bus. She was glad that someone spoke to her, as she was used to everybody else ignoring her.
As she boarded the bus, there were already several children inside. One girl, Martha Reeves, was a spoiled rich girl from the second grade. She spotted Nikki immediately and laughed at her clothes.
“Oh my gosh!” the young girl exclaimed. “Look at that scarecrow!” she said, pointing at Nikki.
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Nikki looked down, ashamed at the sudden attention being placed on her. She quietly sat on her seat on the last row of the bus and cried.
“Where did you find these clothes? In the garbage?” Martha asked, going closer to Nikki’s seat to tease her. As she got closer, she suddenly pinched her nose.
“Ew! You stink like a garbage bag!” she told Nikki. Martha’s friends chimed in, pinching their noses as well.
“Do you bathe or even brush your teeth?” one said, laughing.
“You can’t be serious. You can’t go to school looking and smelling like this,” Martha said, pulling Nikki from her seat. “Come on, go home! Get out of the bus and return to your filthy home,” she said, tugging at her arm.
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Nikki was in pain, but she didn’t say anything. Instead, she quietly sobbed as the girls picked on her and tried to kick her off the school bus.
Then, suddenly, the girls jumped at a scream. “That’s enough! Stop torturing this poor girl,” she said.
Mrs. Evans heard everything and decided to stop the bus to stand up for Nikki. She walked towards the back as soon as she yelled and asked Nikki to sit in front, right behind the driver’s seat.
After they were dropped off at school, Mrs. Evans could not stop thinking about the incident on the bus. She decided to find out why Nikki would show up to school in dirty-looking clothes.
So, after work, she dropped by Nikki’s house. She learned the whole truth and was surprised at what she saw there. Mrs. Evans’ daughter worked in a media company. She called her daughter and immediately told her Nikki’s story.
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The following week, Nikki showed up at the bus stop in ragged clothes. Martha and her friends covered their noses and whispered amongst themselves. Mrs. Evans shook her head, but she was glad that the girls no longer said anything mean to Nikki’s face.
A couple of days later, there was a meeting at school for teachers, children, and their parents. Nikki and her mother did not show up. Mrs. Evans walked into the classroom and turned on the TV in the middle of the meeting.
One of the most-watched TV channels was airing a story about Nikki. It was shot by Mrs. Evans’ daughter and picked up by the station.
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When Mrs. Evans learned about Nikki’s story, she realized that the whole country could learn a thing or two about how she lived. Despite being a small and frail girl, she had a powerful character that inspired the bus driver.
Nikki grew up without a father and had learned the value of independence. Nikki’s mother fell ill, and insurance decided not to cover the treatment. So, as Nikki’s mom was bedridden, she could no longer take Nikki to school, cook her meals, or clean the house.
Nikki took on the responsibilities of taking care of herself and her mother while her mom was sick. She cleaned the house, took out the garbage, cooked food for her and her mom, washed her own clothes, and fed her mom medicine.
After watching the show, Martha and Nikki’s other classmates realized why Nikki’s clothes were always tattered and dirty – she had been taking on responsibilities even before going to school.
The TV news glorified the small yet brave and strong Nikki. Mrs. Evans revealed the real reason why she decided to turn on the TV, addressing the parents in the room.
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“Your children mock Nikki on the bus every day. Kids, I hope the show taught you how important it is to be kind to everyone we meet every day. Everybody is fighting a battle not everyone knows about, and it’s best to be kind no matter the situation,” she told them.
Since that day, nobody mocked Nikki ever again. The kids would always say hi first and treat her with kindness by offering her snacks and drinks on the way to school.
Martha and her friends also gifted Nikki with some of their dresses so that she could wear clean clothes to school every day. Their parents also pooled money so Nikki’s mom could undergo surgery.
Soon after, the woman was able to return home from the hospital and begin working again. As they got home, they were surprised to see the director of the TV station waiting for them with a check.
“These are donations from the TV viewers moved by your story. We hope you use this to secure Nikki’s future and better your living situation,” the director said as she handed the check.
With the money, Nikki and her mom could secure her college tuition. They were also able to buy themselves a small new house and live comfortably.
What can we learn from this story?
- A Scottish proverb once said: “do not judge by appearances; a rich heart may be under a poor coat.” The children were quick to judge Nikki for how she looked, without realizing that she had been struggling to take care of herself while her mother was sick. It’s important not to judge others quickly, as we never know what they’re going through.
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