She was welcomed home with a
cry of joy! The round little eyes seem to have sparkled when the entire family
greeted her as soon as she stepped in. She was truly delighted and was
literally flying high!
Katie, that’s what the family
decided to name her. Dad, mom and the two little ones in the family were all
excited to welcome the third child into the family! She was a born charmer and
carried herself with an air of power that held her together. Katie was such an
active creature that she was seen all around the house. One moment she’ll be
seen hiding behind the curtains in the hall; a few moments later she’ll be
hanging besides the kitchen door. She loved to float around and enjoyed the
attention everyone bestowed on her.
She was the precious jewel of
the family who had this uncanny ability to make everyone filled with happiness!
All went well till one day when the little boy of the family noticed something
strange about Katie’s legs. They seemed to be losing its strength. The girl appeared
to be losing weight from one of her legs! They tried every possible cure that
can be given in the world to her. But soon, things went from bad to worse.
Katie’s second leg also started appearing malnourished.
None of the medicines seem to
have an effect on the little girl. Sadly enough in another few days the
mysterious illness got into her arms as well, first affecting her left hand and
later the right. They all prayed for a miracle which is all what was left to do
for them.
Katie survived for a few more
days. With each passing day her body became weaker and weaker. On that fateful
day as everyone in the family gathered for an evening prayer, they could see
Katie with droopy eyes and a very fragile body looking at the picture of God as
if she was receiving her last rites. Soon she slowly descended and let herself
lie near the prayer mat.
The little ones in the family
tried to lift her up and place her on their lap. All what they heard was a gasp.
It was the last bit of air that was left in the helium balloon in the shape of
a girl. Ten days back dad was holding the thread while bringing her home from the
carnival ground.
RIP Katie.
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