The day finally arrived for the shelter team to take the baby deer to its new home. Allan knelt down beside it, giving a final, gentle stroke along its fur, feeling the weight of the moment. The deer looked up at him with trusting eyes, and as it was led away, a quiet ache settled in his heart, the farewell more difficult than he had imagined.
As the sanctuary truck vanished into the snowy horizon, Allan stood silently, his heart heavy yet full. In that moment, he realized the storm hadn’t just tested his courage—it had reminded him of the quiet power of compassion and will.