Your only job is to be a child, to play, to laugh, and to grow up happy.
If you ever find yourself in trouble, ask for help.
I love you more than words could ever express.
Mommy.”
Sarah pressed the letter against her chest.
At that moment, the door opened.
Emma walked in, holding a small teddy bear.
When she saw her mother, she stopped.
Then she ran toward the bed.
“Mommy!”
Sarah wrapped her arms around her daughter.
“My little girl…”
“I tried to wake you up, Mommy. I brought you water and your favorite cookies. But you wouldn’t talk to me.”
“I know, sweetheart…”
“Then my little brother stopped crying. I got scared he was going to fall asleep like you and never wake up.”
Sarah broke down in tears.
“You did the right thing by going for help.”
Emma looked into her mother’s eyes.
“Mommy, I was so scared. I didn’t want to be a hero. I just wanted you to wake up.”