A mother believed she was texting her husband, who was deployed overseas, but to her surprise, he walked into the hospital room. Being away from home is tough for military personnel, as they miss the comfort and safety it provides, especially parents who miss out on significant milestones like their children’s first steps and words. Skyler Cooper, a military dad from Kansas, was deployed to Kuwait, leaving behind his pregnant wife, Cydney, and their two sons. While Skyler was away, Cydney gave birth prematurely to twins, Emma and Kyla, who had to stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Despite the stressful experience, Cydney visited the NICU regularly.
During one of her visits, Cydney received an unexpected surprise. As she was texting her husband, Skyler quietly entered the room, holding balloons and flowers. The tear-jerking moment was captured on video, as Cydney, taken aback, looked up to see her husband’s face and couldn’t hold back her tears. Skyler knelt down, embracing Cydney and their newborn daughter. Overwhelmed, Cydney later expressed her shock and relief, grateful to have her husband by her side and witness him meeting their daughters for the first time.
The emotional video was shared on Facebook and quickly gained over 10 million views, resonating with people worldwide, especially military families. Many viewers expressed their empathy and appreciation for the spouses who support service members in challenging times.
