Virtual Vacation
Written by Christine Sutton
Published with Permission
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Sam’s mom opened the “get well” card he’d made her and smiled. He had cut out pictures of lots of summery things: blue sea, a big yellow sun, a sandy beach, and some pretty shells, and stuck them around a picture of a glass of iced lemonade, with silvery trickles running down the side.
“Oh, it’s lovely, Sammy,” she said. “I can see you’ve put a lot of thought into that; thank you. I’m sorry we won’t be going to see Auntie Laura and Jack tomorrow after all. You must be so disappointed.”
He shook his head. “It doesn’t matter. Dad phoned Auntie this morning, and she said we can go at Christmas instead.”
Mom sighed. “It will be cold then, though, won’t it? You won’t be able to go on the beach with Jack—and all because your silly mommy slipped on the stairs and hurt her leg.”
Sam gave her a hug. “It’s okay,” he said. “You just get well soon and come home.”
Mom’s smile was sort of wobbly as she kissed him good-bye.
All the way home, Sam couldn’t help thinking how much he’d been looking forward to going on their summer vacation. (more…)