Why We Were Terribly Loved and Terribly Spoiled

Small town hospital in Chariton, Iowa, USA 1952 Dr. Yocum had a recurring dream every night for weeks God was telling him that he had to buy an incubator. In 1952 An incubator cost $100,000! He finally broke down and bought it. My identical twin and I were born at three pounds each. We were five weeks early That incubator saved our lives. Dr. Yocum’s wife felt invested in us. She bought us tiny pink going home outfits with matching hats and booties. We were in the hospital for two months! Our mother's blood would not clot, so we almost lost her. She was in the hospital a month or two longer than us. We went home to grandma and grandpa with seven aunts and uncles They fought over who was going to carry us around. Mom told us we were TERRIBLY spoiled by the time she got us. Written 5-20-2022 Poetry Contest: Divine Intervention Sponsor: Chantelle Anne Cooke