Kevadise metsa serva kohal kerkis suur valge telk, kuhu oli püsti pandud välihaigla.

A large white tent, set up as a field hospital, rose at the edge of the spring forest.

Peenikesed sinililled ja valged ülased kaunistasid värskelt rohetavat muru telgi ümber.

Delicate sinililled and white ülased adorned the freshly greening grass around the tent.

Lahkelt soojendav kevadpäike peitis end vahel harva pilve taha, kuid kattis suurema osa päevast kogu ümbruse oma kuldse säraga.

The warmly shining spring sun occasionally hid behind a cloud, but for most of the day, it bathed the entire surroundings in its golden glow.

See idülliline setting ei sobinud tingimata sellega, mis telgi sees toimus.

This idyllic setting did not necessarily match what was happening inside the tent.

Maarja töötas välihaiglas, olles üks paljude meditsiinitöötajate seas.

Maarja worked in the field hospital, being one of many healthcare workers.

Ta oli väsinud.

She was tired.

Maarja tundis end tihti ülekoormatuna, igatsedes oma pere järele.

Maarja often felt overwhelmed, longing for her family.

Kuid samas teadis ta, et tema tööd on vaja.

Yet, she knew that her work was needed.

Tema patsiendid vajasid hoolt ja lohutust rohkem kui kunagi varem.

Her patients needed care and comfort more than ever.

Toomas, Maarja vennas, oli teel.

Toomas, Maarja's brother, was on his way.

Ta teadis, kui oluline Maarja töö oli, kuid perekond oli samuti tähtis.

He knew how important Maarja's work was, but family was also important.

Toomas oli planeerinud üllatuskäigu Maarja juurde, et koos Vapput tähistada.

Toomas had planned a surprise visit to Maarja to celebrate Vapput together.

Nii läks ta teele, südames soov õe tuju tõsta.

So he set out, with a desire in his heart to lift his sister's spirits.

Maarja seisis dilemmas.

Maarja faced a dilemma.

Ta oli kohustatud jääma haiglasse, sest üks tema patsient vajab lisaravi.

She was obliged to stay at the hospital because one of her patients needed extra care.

Samas teadis ta ka, et vennaga koosolekut ootas ta ammu.

Yet she also knew how much she had been looking forward to the meeting with her brother.

Maarja vaatas oma kella.

Maarja checked her watch.

Ta mõistis, et kui ta ei lahku kohe, võib ta Toomase üllatusest ilma jääda.

She realized that if she didn’t leave right away, she might miss Toomas's surprise.

Maarja hingas sügavalt sisse ja langetas lõpuks otsuse – pereliikmed on olulised.

Maarja took a deep breath and finally made the decision – family members are important.

Maarjal õnnestus kuigivõrd varem lahkuda.

Maarja managed to leave somewhat earlier.

Ta suundus kiirel sammul välihaiglast eemale, süda tambiga rinnus, oodates Toomase kallistust.

She headed away from the field hospital with quick steps, her heart pounding in her chest, anticipating Toomas’s hug.

Kui ta metsa serva jõudis, nägi ta Toomast naeratades tema poole kõndimas.

When she reached the edge of the forest, she saw Toomas walking towards her with a smile.

Maarja tundis end hetkega palju paremini.

Maarja immediately felt much better.

Kaks õde-venda sortisid koos sinililli ja valmistasid väikese pärja.

The two siblings picked sinililled together and made a small wreath.

Nad nautasid üksteise seltskonda ilma suurema kärata.

They enjoyed each other's company without much fuss.

Vappu läks hubaselt.

Vappu went cozily.

Nad jagasid mälestusi, naeratasid ja unustasid hetkeks kõik mured.

They shared memories, smiled, and for a moment forgot all their worries.

Toomas meenutas Maarjale, kui oluline on hoolitseda ka iseenda eest, mitte ainult teiste eest.

Toomas reminded Maarja of the importance of taking care of herself, not just others.

Maarja taipas, et vahel on oluline aega võtta pere ja enda jaoks.

Maarja realized that sometimes it's important to take time for family and oneself.

Pärast seda päeva tundis Maarja end taas energilisena.

After that day, Maarja felt rejuvenated.

Ta teadis, et ta peab edasi liikuma, kuid nüüd oli temas veidi rohkem rahu ja kindlust.

She knew she had to move forward, but now she had a bit more peace and confidence.

Nii möödus Vappu rohetavas kevades, koos toredate hetkede ja peresidemete tugevdamisega.

Thus, Vappu passed in the greening spring, with wonderful moments and strengthening family ties.

Maarja ja Toomas läksid järgmisel hommikul oma teed, südames palju soojust ja armastust.

Maarja and Toomas went their separate ways the next morning, with hearts full of warmth and love.

Nad teadsid, et kohtuvad varsti taas, kuid seekordse koosolemise mõtted kestsid veel kaua.

They knew they would meet again soon, but the thoughts of this time spent together lingered for a long time.