After just 29 weeks and five days of carrying baby Noah right under her heart, Maggie Wright and her husband, Timothy, unexpectedly welcomed their miracle baby into this world.
Maggie Wright
Maggie had come down with a severe case of preeclampsia and got sick so quickly that doctors decided she’d need to delivery immediately. Maggie shared the experience on Facebook saying:
“They said it needed to happen to potentially save both our lives and the risks of continuing the pregnancy were too great. We were devastated and terrified, but knew we had to do what is best for our baby, whatever would give him the best chance.”
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
Noah was born within hours on Feb. 8, 2017.
Maggie Wright
“He has a long journey in the NICU, but he is a fighter, a true miracle. He is doing well for being in his situation and continues to surprise us and make us proud.”
A few days ago, Maggie and Timothy decided to take some time away from their temporary home away from home—the NICU—to go to their “happy place,” the beach.
“There is this aquarium and gift shop, Tybee Island Marine Science Center, there. The lady at the front desk was very passionate about what they did there. She told us they have a sea turtle there, Alkie, who they have had since he was tiny. She started telling us about their family memberships and asked if we had children. We told her about Noah and showed her his picture.”
The couple walked around and explored the exhibits and gift shop.
Maggie Wright
“We continued our visit, looking at the animals and at the gift shop. We were heading out the door when she rushed up to us, handing me a bag with a stuffed animal sea turtle. She caught me off guard and said, ‘Alkie came to us when he was tiny and weak, and now he is big and strong. Noah will get there, too.’”
Maggie Wright
Maggie was blown away by the woman’s gesture:
“Little does she know how much we needed to hear this right now. Little does she know how grateful we are.”
The bag that the woman handed Maggie also had a note in it, wishing Noah luck and inviting him to come visit Alkie when he is old enough.
Maggie Wright
“This is a human being who, at the most difficult (yet wonderful) time of our lives, reminded us that life, and people, are beautiful and kind.
It’s amazing to see how God perfectly orchestrates our interactions to bless us when we’re least expecting it—and in ways that we didn’t even realize we needed.
Maggie Wright
Maggie says that the woman’s small act of kindness is one that she and her husband will never forget.
“This is one of many stories I cannot wait to tell Noah when he gets older. How even strangers were rooting for him when they heard his story. It is something beautiful that he will get to carry with him for the rest of his life. The stuffed animal is a great reminder of her kindness. Her actions and words will never be forgotten by my husband and I.
She might not have seen how important what she did was or the impact she would make. But it just goes to show how even the smallest gestures can make a huge impact. And this was no small gesture.”
