The Birthday That United Our Family

Jake admitted he hadn’t told me because he was still processing everything. Lila explained she just wanted to meet her father and get to know her new family.

Ellie’s innocent invitation had brought us together in a way we never expected. She even drew a picture adding Lila as her “Big Sister.”

In the weeks that followed, Lila became a regular part of our lives. Ellie adored her, and slowly, so did I. Jake learned firsthand that secrets have a way of coming out—especially when a five-year-old is involved.

Ellie got her birthday wish—and so did we: a beautiful, unexpected addition to our family.

Life has a way of surprising you—and sometimes those surprises are exactly what your heart needs.