They had been married for 6 years, but they couldn’t have a child. They tried everything, went everywhere… but nothing worked. Eventually, they lost hope and decided to adopt a child. They even decided they wanted a girl. Meanwhile, in the orphanage, little Sofia had been waiting for her parents for 2 years. She was about to turn 5.
She didn’t remember how she ended up in the orphanage or where her parents were, but she spent days sitting by the window, waiting for her parents to come. When she saw and from the window, she became anxious. Her little heart was pounding, and she didn’t understand why. and , seeing Sofia, froze. She approached them and, batting her long eyelashes, asked, “Do I have a mom and dad?!” The happy family left the orphanage together.
It seemed like Sonia was a reward for and kind hearts, which remained compassionate even after many years of trials in life. One day, while Sonia and were having lunch, started feeling unwell. She rushed to the bathroom, with and following her. They stood by the door and only heard the loud noise of water from the tap. came out pale and reassured her family, saying she had tried raw minced meat too often while salting it, so she got nauseous. A week later, found out she was pregnant. jumped for joy, and when they explained the situation to Sofia, she was thrilled too, honestly confessing that she wanted a little brother so she could protect him first, and then he would protect her. For all 9 months, and literally revolved around , not even allowing her to lift small bags.
Here, after 9 months, little was born – the long-awaited brother for . She constantly cooed with her brother, gently cuddled him, sat next to him while he slept, making sure no one dared to disturb his sweet dreams. Later, Sonia became somewhat withdrawn; she no longer laughed without a special reason. One day, woke up early, as always, to make himself and his wife coffee before she woke up. He saw that the light in Sofia’s room was on. He entered and saw that Sofia was already dressed, and next to her was a backpack with her clothes and a small box from shoes with some toys. “I know I’m grown up now, you don’t need me anymore. You already have . You’ll send me back to the orphanage… I don’t want to go there, but I won’t object. Just let me take a few toys with me. I’ll give the rest to — I have not only dolls.” approached and hugged his daughter tightly. “What are you talking about, little one? You are our dear daughter, just like is our dear son. We will never leave you. What nonsense is this? And who will protect Myshko? And who will protect when he grows up? Yes, you are a big girl; soon, you will go to kindergarten. And when you grow up and have a little brother, you will be the dearest people to each other in the world, always supporting each other. Forgive us if we didn’t spend enough time with you lately. It’s just, you know, with babies, it’s sometimes difficult.
You are our treasure, we will never give you to anyone, don’t even think about it.” A huge stone fell from the girl’s heart at that moment, which had been a great burden for her for several days. She calmed down and fully rejoiced in her familyithank God every day for Sofia. They believe that the appearance of the girl in their lives gave rise to the miracle – the birth of .
