A Proposal

A few days before Todd was about to leave for his first posting, he proposed his girl, Emma to marry him and be his wife. She knew her answer will be a life-altering decision yet without giving it any thought at all overwhelmed Emma said yes. This started a new life of this couple. Within a month’s time, they got married and started a life where Todd left for his work and Emma waited for him. Things were running at a fast pace.

Days Of Pregnancy

In a year of their marriage, Emma got pregnant and Todd applied for holidays. Todd and Emma’s parents were taking care of her in the absence of her husband. They were not in regular touch but Todd replied to her wife’s emails whenever he got a system and internet access. Luckily his leaves were approved and he could now surprise his beloved.

Baby Girl, Kiley

When she gave birth to the little angel, Todd was with her by her side. They named the best gift of their lives, their daughter as Kiley. Todd was a responsible father and a family man who always left his family with something that will make them miss him less when he is far off at the duty. The good days were going to end soon.

Time Passed

A couple of years passed when everything was going smoothly. Emma and Kiley both were not yet used to letting Todd go for his longs shifts easily. Emma tried to stop her tears but couldn’t help bidding her man bye with teary eyes. She knew she might never be happy sending him for work as she knew how much risk it involves. 

Keeping The Toughness To Himself

He was deployed in April 2009, for Afghanistan. For over a year he was in monthly contact with Emma and his little princess, Kiley. He shared the joyful moments with his families and kept the rough memories with himself. Never let any negative things reach  Emma. That’s what focused and fair-minded people do, right? 

Planning Ahead

In the recent emails, they were not only expressing their feelings to each other but also making plans for a brighter future. Emma and Todd wanted to bring one more member of their family as they discussed having a second baby. Emma was excited and waiting for her husband to return home but the plans of fate were quite opposite for the Weaver family.