"Hey ya'll!" Exclaimed Quiana, Laura's nurse. She'd been taking care of her for ten years now, so Quiana couldn't miss her 16th birthday.
"Hey, Birthday Girl! How's it goin'?" Asked Quiana.
"Really nice," smiled Laura. She was flattered by the attention, but it made her feel shy and blush. "How about you?"
"Fabulous!" Quiana replied. Quiana was rather spirited and very flamboyant. She was never shy and loved to talk. She continued, handing Laura a gift, "Well, I got you a present."
"Aw, you didn't have to do that!" Laura meant it, but she knew Quiana would've done it whether Laura ever asked her not to go through the trouble of getting her a gift.
"Oh yes I did! My girl is turning 16! It'd be foolish of me not to! This day is important!" Responded Quiana, with passion.
"Well, thank you," said Laura as she began to open the gift. She gasped. "Oh, Quiana! It's beautiful! Thank you so much!"
"It's no problem, Sweetie. You deserve something nice," smiled Quiana.
"Let's see it!" Suggested Aubrey.
"Yeah," chimed in Tobias. "What is it?"
"It's a bracelet," said Laura as she held it up. Around it were words which read "Fearfully & Wonderfully Made."
"Don't you forget it, Honey," said Quiana. "No matter how long you walk this earth, no matter what condition you're in, you're fearfully and wonderfully made, because God knit you together in your mother's womb."
"Pretty," said Aubrey flatly, not amused by the words quoted from the Bible. "That's a nice gift."
"That is nice," added Tobias, but actually meaning it. "And it's true."
"I love it," Laura said to Quiana. "This means so much to me. Thank you!"
"You're very welcome," Quiana smiled. "Well, I better head out. I just wanted to stop by and wish you a happy birthday! See ya later, Tater!"
"Goodbye, Fry," waved Laura.
Quiana got in her grey SUV and pulled out of the driveway to get back home.
Laura was very pleased and flattered by the gesture of the wonderful gift. She couldn't wait to wear it.
YOU ARE READING
Dying Wish
SpiritualThis is the story of Laura Sumters, a sixteen year old girl who died of cancer, which she suffered from since she was six years old. This story is fiction, but I've written it with all people who've suffered from cancer in mind. I may not be complet...
