My wife, Sadie, and I had been together for 10 years. We’d dreamed of having a baby,and when it finally happened, I was overjoyed. But when I saw our daughter for the first time, something was wrong. She had pale skin, blue eyes, and blonde hair. I couldn’t believe it.I thought Sadie had cheated. Sadie told me the truth — her grandmother had albinism, and it had skipped generations. She’d kept it a secret out of fear. After much anger, confusion,

and a paternity test that confirmed I was the father, I realized how wrong I’d been.We renewed our vows, and we learned that honesty, trust, and love are the foundation ofany relationship. Ava, our beautiful daughter, is ours — and she’s perfect, exactly as she is. This journey taught me that sometimes, the biggest challenges bring the greatest rewards: a deeper love, stronger trust, and a family that can weather any storm