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  Heavenly Grace

       Do you ever wonder about where our grandparents, friends, 

family and even our family pets go when they die?

     Ariel was the sweetest little girl who lived on Carton Lane.She 

had long dark hair and big brown eyes.When Ariel would smile the 

hearts of many people would flutter from the pure magic it 

revealed.

     Ariel was the only child.She was the youngest of many cousins 

who   lived all around the world.Ariel may not be able to play with her 

cousins all the time.When they would come to visit she would play so 

much it would make her very tired.

     Ariel was a very sick child who had many visits to the special 

children's hospital with mommy and nanny Mae.Ariel had a very small 

heart.It would not work properly. Nanny Mae would sit with Ariel in a 

big comfy rocking chair that papa Joe had built especially for her.

     When Ariel's heart made her weak nanny Mae would cradle Ariel 

in her arms and sing beautiful songs hoping to ease her 

pain.Sometimes the singing would put her to sleep. Sometimes Ariel 

would whimper a bit.Ariel did not understand the way her heart 

worked. She was only five years old. She would ask nanny Mae why 

she was always sick.Nanny Mae would explain to her the best she 

could.Ariel tried really hard to understand.

      Many times Ariel would shake her head yes even though she was 

very confused.Mommy and Nanny Mae planned a very long trip to a 

bigger and very special kind of hospital. The hospital was for young 

children of every age with very difficult sicknesses.The doctors were 

very smart and caring.They would spend all their time trying to make 

the children get better.

     The day   had arrived.Ariel was waken early and given a good hearty 

breakfast before heading out.They all got buckled in and headed into 

the big city.That is where the hospital was.The music in the car made 

Ariel sleepy.Mommy let her sleep until they arrived.

     When mommy had to pull over to get some gas Ariel had wakened 

up.She had noticed that nanny Mae was not in the front seat.She was 

very puzzled.

     'Where is Nanny Mae mommy?Ariel asked with great concern.

     'Nanny Mae had to return home darling' mommy replied in a low 

sad voice.

     'Why mommy?I miss her already' Ariel replied.

     'Well Ariel,do you remember the story nanny Mae had told you 

about her cancer?Nanny Mae received a call telling her that the 

cancer was not good.It was very important that she was to return 

home as soon as she could.Nanny Mae did not want to waken you to 

say good bye. She did say that she loves you very much and she 

would see you real soon.She asked that you keep all your hugs and 

kisses until you return home from our trip' Mommy replied.

    'Okay Mommy.I will put all my kisses in my purse.I will put all my 

hugs in a pretty box.Nanny Mae will be so happy to get them when we 

get back home'Ariel said excitedly.

     Mommy and Ariel arrived at the hospital.It was truly a long 

drive.They unbuckled from their seats and entered the hospital 

doors.Ariel held onto Mommy's hand very tight.

     'Do not worry Ariel.You remember that the doctors here are 

very nice.You will get to meet other children your age.I hope that 

you make a friend while we are here' Mommy said.

     'I hope I make one too mommy'Ariel replied with a smile.

     Ariel and mommy entered a big room with lots of lights.

     Mommy leaned against Ariel and began humming some familiar 

songs that she liked.Mommy wanted Ariel's heart to relax.

     'Good morning little lady'the doctor said as he opened the large 

door.

     'Ariel smiled and waved her little hand as to say hello.

     'Mommy, Ariel, I am very happy to meet you.This visit may take 

a while.Can I get you something to drink?Coffee, water perhaps'the 

doctor asked nicely.

     'No thank you'mommy replied with a thankful smile.

       Ariel and mommy spent a very long day at the Children's 

Hospital for Sick Children.When all the tests were done the doctor 

took mommy aside to talk about the results.Ariel was asked if she 

would like to go to the playroom with the other little children.There 

would be toys,books and plenty of games to keep her busy.Ariel was 

very happy to go and play.

     It was not long before Ariel made a new friend. It was a perfect 

friend.Her name was Grace.She was sick and needed to stay at the 

hospital to try and get better.They shared fun and lots of 

laughter.Ariel did not realize that Grace was much sicker than she 

thought.Mommy returned to get Ariel ready go back home.Ariel 

hugged Grace goodbye.

     They promised each other that they would always be best 

friends.It was a very long day for everyone but it was also a very 

good day.Ariel had great results from all her tests.There were a 

few things Ariel would have to change in order to help her enjoy the 

fun and laughter in her life. In the future Ariel will have to return 

to the Children's Hospital for a checkup.Ariel did not mind because 

that meant she would get to see her new friend Grace once 

again.Ariel gave Grace one last kiss on the cheek and a wave good 

bye before leaving the hospital.

     'See you soon Grace' Ariel called out happily.

     The drive back home was very tiring.Before long Ariel woke from 

her nap as mommy was pulling into her driveway.

     'We are home now darling' mommy said in a tired voice.

     Ariel unbuckled her seat and got out of the car.She walked 

sleepily to the house.She was so tired mommy let Ariel sleep on the 

big comfy couch.She covered her with a soft blanket and kissed her 

good night.Ariel loved sleeping on the couch.

     'Good morning sunshine' daddy whispered as he place a tickly kiss 

on Ariel's little cheek. Ariel giggled because daddy's mustache 

always tickled.Ariel looked around the room but she could not see 

mommy anywhere.She felt worried.

     'Where is mommy?' Ariel asked daddy concernedly.  

     Mommy is visiting nanny Mae at the hospital'daddy replied.

     'What is wrong with Nanny Mae?Is she sick again?Did that bad 

cancer make her sick?I do not like it when nanny Mae is sick'Ariel 

said in an unhappy voice.

     'Mommy will call real soon.She will tell us how Nanny Mae is 

feeling'daddy said.

     Ariel changed into a new set of play clothes and washed her face 

and brushed her teeth.She climbed up into the rocking chair and 

waited patiently for the phone to ring.

     Ring! Ring! The phone startled Ariel but she answered it quickly.

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