[Answer] How many children show no problems in prenatal checkups, only for issues to be discovered at birth?

[Answer] How many children show no problems in prenatal checkups, only for issues to be discovered at birth?

Microsoft’s current president, Satya Nadella, once shared a story about his own family. Behind his polished and accomplished public image, he has a daughter with learning difficulties and a child with cerebral palsy. He spoke about the immense shock he experienced upon learning of such misfortune.

I think that even if we are parents ourselves, as outsiders, we can never truly understand the suffering endured by those directly involved. Nadella also spoke about the insight and wake-up call his wife gave him while they were going through the same pain. She said: “We think that we are the ones bearing this misfortune, but the one who is truly more unfortunate is the child himself. This is his misfortune. We may lament the unfairness of fate, but more importantly, we should think about how to help and support him in facing it.”

That realization gave Nadella the strength to pull himself together and keep striving against fate for his child’s sake. It was also through this shift in perspective and spirit of perseverance that he later led Microsoft out of years of stagnation.

Nothing an outsider says can replace the suffering of those directly affected, but I still hope that such kindness can offer some extra spiritual strength and courage to face life, whatever it may bring.

Finally, I wish the child all the best.