TT and I have the Hungry Mungries. We’re on a candy hunt.
Stubb, I’m trying to smile, but I’m HUNGRY.
“TT, don’t worry! When we find some treats your smile will pop out.”
I squish-plop plop toward the church.
TT yells, What’s that white thing in the bushes? Maybe it’s candy!!
I follow a sniffling sound and squish-ploppity ahead. There’s a white paper heart on the ground.
A tiny voice whispers, “I’m the wrong color heart. Nobody wants a white heart. I’m a reject!”
I sit next to the heart and listen. “I’m a throw-away. A girl threw me away! She wanted a red or pink heart. I’m a Valentine Reject; the wrong color!!
“You’re lace is beautiful.” I pat the heart gently with my paw. “Wait right here. Don’t cry just because you’re different.
I see my friend Tony sitting on the park bench all alone. I wiggle up to him and lick his wrinkled hand. I run toward the white valentine, then I run back.
Stubb, I guess Tony has the idea. He’s up and leaning on his cane. If he falls we’ll never get him up!! Here he comes!
He looks down, bends over and picks up the valentine.”What a pretty heart! A white heart is different. I like it! It’s been years since I’ve had a valentine!”
The little heart sighs. I whisper, “I told you so!”
Tony smiles. “I’ll keep this heart, and use it as a marker when I read my book at night. Thanks, Stubb!”
TT is giggling. I hope Tony has some treats. He usually does.
He hands me a cookie with white frosting and red hearts, and a pink cupcake. I bark a thank you, and squish-plop in a circle.
“TT, everyone is happy now, and your smile is back.”
Friends, enjoy your candy and cards. Don’t forget to give a hug.
Remember be YOURSELF. DIFFERENT is okay.
Stubb and TT
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