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Witnessing his daughter’s birth at the airport: “Don’t let him board the flight- She is here!”

Witnessing his daughter’s birth at the airport: “Don’t let him board the flight- She is here!”

Haley Lindsey visited the hospital for a regular checkup and a prenatal appointment, but she was ready to welcome her baby. Although the couple had different plans, as they expected an induction the following week, they decided to prepare for deployment to Kuwait. 
When she heard the news, Haley was shocked. Although the couple was mentally prepared that Brook wouldn’t be there to witness one of the most beautiful moments of a person’s life, she was not ready for this! 

Courtesy by Haley Lindsey

The couple had practiced calling the Red Cross if things got bad, which might get him back. At the prenatal appointment, the doctors figured out that Haley was not doing well, as her blood pressure was extremely high, and after a few tests, she was diagnosed with preeclampsia. Labor was being induced, so her doctor instructed her to go to the hospital without wasting any time further. No other option was left! Even after so many complications and chaos, she did not forget to inform Brook that it was time to welcome their baby.
Hearing this, Brook got anxious but so excited that he started looking for a flight to arrange one immediately. However, although he had an emergency, according to the policies, he was not allowed to return home until the next morning. Patience is hard to swallow, especially when a loved one needs you. Brook, in those days, had a tight timeline and could only be granted a few days off because of duty. He was upset and heartbroken by the fact that he could not be there for his wife and could not see his child immediately, so under these circumstances, he lost hope. But, despite it being possible for him to make it in time, he could still witness the beautiful moment!

Courtesy by Haley Lindsey

On Friday, Haley started getting contractions, indicating that labor had begun. Brooks, on his way to meet his wife and baby, was in Dallas when her labor progressed swiftly. No man ever can figure out what destiny holds for him, and so was the case this time. Unexpectedly, Brooks’s flight got delayed, and he got a chance to FaceTime his family from the airport. 
The phone, being hidden in his mother-in-law’s shirt pocket, he witnessed it all! The couple’s hearts were connected despite being miles away, and the love was there! As the baby was crowned, the nurse became aware that the moment was being streamed and alerted the physician. 
To make the moment even more special, the physician said excitedly, ‘Don’t let him board the flight. She is here!”
Watching Brook become a father and seeing him witness this moment so fast from so far away, the airport crowd noticed, and tears welled up in their eyes while they cheered, becoming a part of his happiness. 
It was 5:23 p.m. when the most beautiful little girl was born—Baby Millie. Brooks’ flight landed at 7 p.m., and just then, he knew he wanted to do nothing but see his little family. Shortly, he could hold his daughter in his arms for the first time; the chaos had finally ended. The man was at peace now. 
A few days after the baby’s birth, the couple shared the heartwarming story on social media, and a single post touched millions of hearts. People expressed their love and support to the family, whether from the family or strangers—it was all love! Soaking in the moments that brought so much joy in their lives, Haley and Brooks tried their best not to think of Brook leaving soon again.

Courtesy by Haley Lindsey

A beautiful desire to return home conquered thousands of people’s hearts!