People all over the world are still reeling over the devastating incidents of Tuesday, March 22, so you can imagine how emotional a survivor of the Brussels bombings may be feeling.
For Snehta Mehta, a pregnant woman who was in the airport with her husband when the bombing occurred, she has been overwhelmed with gratitude to one person: her unborn child.
Snehta had just flown into Brussels airport with husband Sameep when the atrocity took place, and she told CNN that it was an urge to survive for her baby’s sake that led them to safely escape.
Now 16 weeks pregnant, the Mehtas went to a nearby hospital once they made their way out of the airport, to check on their baby. Happily, the child was not adversely affected by the incident, but facing into possible death inspired the mum-to-be to write a letter to her little one.
While Snehta is considering keeping the letter sealed up until her child turns 16, she has decided to share it with the world. It goes like this:
Hi Sweetheart,
I don’t know if we already acknowledged this with you in person, but when you were 16 weeks old, mum and dad were in an explosion at Brussels Airport.
And no matter where humanity is today, I just want to tell you that life is a wonderful thing, and the world is really full of remarkable people.
You didn’t just give mum and dad faith and reason to live, you gave the awareness and presence of mind like never before.
I felt more alive than I ever have, and I knew I had to protect you, so I was calm, composed and fully aware that we will survive.
When we reached Sint-Augustinus emergency, and we saw you oblivious and sucking at your thumb at the ultrasound, and doing your general acrobatics, all the mistrust, hate and angst for the terrorist attack vaporized.
I do hope with all my heart that you are born into a better world, and if not, then you do absolute best to make it that.
You are absolutely precious to us, and have already been a hero today. I guess the world has sent so much love and hope your way, you owe your life to reciprocating that goodness.
May you always be brave and healthy. We love you beyond words.
Mum and Dad
As you can imagine, these powerful words of love and hope have inspired people all over the world.
Those affected by the Brussels tragedy remain in our thoughts and prayers.
