Boobala makes his big appearance
It was on a super hot and humid day in July that Mildred Finkenberg, after four and a half hours of intense labor, her body drenched in sweat, gave that long-awaited final push, giving her son to the world. Boobala Sarah Finkenberg miraculously weighed in at a whopping 9 pounds, 8 ounces with thick brown hair. Mildred screamed in excruciating pain as she felt her body being ripped apart. It had also been a difficult pregnancy and delivery. After several miscarriages, her doctor strongly advised against another pregnancy, as the likelihood of a woman having a miscarriage increases with age. Mildred refused to give up.
Both she and her husband tried for several years to carry their pregnancy to term, taking all necessary precautions, but were unable to do so. Instead of having a child in their 20s, they were now in their 30s, still waiting to hear the wonderful news that everything was going well. Mildred insisted on natural childbirth, even though she was at high risk. Dr. Rosenthal was sincerely concerned for his health. “Dr. Rosenthal,” Mildred replied, “I want to be in control of my body and know what the experience of childbirth is like, despite the pain. If it becomes a life threatening situation for me or my child, then you will know what to do. . “
When Harvey entered the room, he expected to find Mildred fast asleep after the difficult delivery. He was very surprised to see his 37-year-old wife sitting up in bed, chatting and laughing, her face beaming with pride as she showed her beautiful daughter to everyone.
Mr. Finkenberg couldn’t believe his eyes as he reached for his little daughter. He was positively excited as he held his newborn son in his arms. He began to caress her silky smooth skin and touch her perfect fingers and toes. His eyes filled with tears as he leaned down and kissed his wife, grateful to God for this precious gift.
No: 1 (05-15-2011)
Mildred’s motherly lament
Harvey Finkenberg, Boobala’s father, was a man of honorable character in all respects. He was a quiet man who did not like confrontations. He was true to his religious beliefs and raised his family in all moral restraint. In fact, he was an extremely busy man. His clothing store on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn, New York had provided him with a position of wealth. The only variation on the monotony of his life after a grueling day at work was an occasional conversation at the door with Seymour Sterling, a neighboring merchant, and time spent with Boobala.
Boobala was getting pretty complicated. She was a little girl now, running as fast as her little legs could carry her. Mildred didn’t realize how difficult being a mother was at her age, especially now that Boobala was teething. I wanted to scream and run. His exhaustion and the tons of clothes he had to wash were endless. Living on the top floor of a six-story apartment building didn’t help much. Not being able to go out often, she was beginning to feel claustrophobic, as if she were confined to living indoors. She couldn’t wait for Harvey to get home so he could take over and she could rest undisturbed. It infuriated her so much that he wasted time talking to Seymour instead of going straight home.
A wave of relief washed over her every time she saw him walk through the door. Happy to see his Tata, Boobala squealed with joy, clapping his hands together. Mildred’s fiery personality seemed to overshadow Harvey’s, as she screamed her disgust at the events of the day. Accustomed to her frequent outbursts, he looked at her blankly, said nothing, shrugged, and left the room. This infuriated her even more.
Although they were so different, Harvey loved his wife because she had such a positive impact on his life. It was Mildred who helped him lead the clothing store to success before her pregnancy. She was natural with clients. The Finkenbergs were not only highly respected throughout the neighborhood for their honest business dealings with the public; they were also developing an excellent reputation for quality of service and customer satisfaction, which helped grow their business.
No: 2 (27-05-2011)
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