To see the boy standing now in front of her as a full-grown man was another marvel and something Miranda had never expected.
“Oh my god! My dear boy! I can’t believe this. Come here,” she breathed and wrapped her arms around him, keeping them there for several minutes. “Let’s go in and have some cake!”
Adrian sat down and was shocked at the cake, as he had no idea it was her birthday. “Well, this is great timing! I get to you give a gift!” he said, taking out his phone. They both put their glasses on as Adrian scrolled through pictures of his wife, kids, and grandkids. There were also pets, travels, and pictures of his graduations. His whole life.
Miranda took her glasses off as tears ran down her face. “This makes me so happy.”
“I’ve been trying to find you, and finally, the hospital – Flagler Health, as it’s known now – agreed to give me your last known address. Thank God you didn’t move,” Adrian said, putting his phone away.
“You really wanted to find me to show me these pictures?”
“No, I just wanted to thank you. We recently had a health scare with our first grandson, and I was reminded of you. How you told me to fight with all that I had because I had so much to live. I think… I really took your words to heart. I think that’s part of the reason why I made it. Because for years, all my mother could say was I was a miracle. But I think you made me fight, Nurse Estevez,” he explained, making Miranda cry some more. “And I’m so glad you’re still here. The world would be a horrible place without you.”
“Oh, dear boy. This is the best birthday since… well, forever. The best ever. Tell me more about your life,” the older woman said, wiping off the moisture from her face. “But let’s have some cake while we talk.”
She rose to cut some pieces of cake and offered Adrian some milk. They chatted for hours and hours, making Miranda forget the bittersweet feelings in her heart.
What can we learn from this story?
Your good deeds will always be remembered by the people you helped. Adrian didn’t forget the nurse who cared for and encouraged him when he was a young, sick boy, and he returned years later to thank her.
In life, there’s no room for regrets. Miranda didn’t regret focusing on her career instead of having a family, especially because she helped many people.
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