Prospects

She was looking down at her newborn.

He was such a beautiful baby. She was filled with the sense that she knew so much about his future; what he would do, what he would accomplish. Although only a short time into his life, she knew that he was destined for really great things. He would have a way of making those around him happy. His wisdom would know no bounds. He would be a peacemaker. He will have the knack of bringing people together. He may even become a leader in society; possibly the world! She knew these things because they are things that only a mother is given to know.

She looked up to see the surgeon enter the room.

He smiled and said, “Good morning, Mrs T. Everything went well. How are you feeling, now?”

“Perfectly well, thank you, doctor.” Looking back down, she whispered, “I think I’ll call him Donald.”

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