Once upon a time, there were three siblings who lived in a cozy little house with their loving mother. The oldest brother, Max, was 12 years old. His younger sister, Lucy, was 10, and the youngest, Charlie, was only 7. They were a close-knit family, and their mother always reminded them to take care of one another.
One day, something very sad happened. Their mother passed away, leaving the three children heartbroken. The house felt so quiet and empty without her warmth and laughter.
Max, the oldest, felt like he needed to be strong for his younger siblings. He tried not to show his sadness and took on many responsibilities, like cooking dinner and helping with homework. But inside, he missed their mother deeply and felt overwhelmed by the weight of it all.
Lucy, who was 10, tried to stay cheerful, but her heart was heavy. She didn’t want to cry in front of her brothers because she thought it would make things worse. So, she kept her sadness hidden, pretending everything was fine, even when it wasn’t.
Charlie, the youngest at 7, didn’t fully understand why their mother was no longer there. He often asked, “When is Mommy coming back?” Max and Lucy tried their best to explain, but Charlie was too young to grasp it fully. He felt lost and missed her hugs and bedtime stories.
One afternoon, while cleaning up the house, the three siblings found an old, worn-out journal that belonged to their mother. Inside, she had written a message for them:
“My dear children, I love you with all my heart. I know you will be strong and take care of one another. Remember, even though I’m no longer with you, my love will always be in your hearts. Keep loving, keep sharing, and you will never feel alone.”
As Max read the letter aloud, Lucy and Charlie sat close by, listening carefully. Tears filled their eyes, but this time, they didn’t try to hide them. Instead, they hugged each other tightly. They realized that it was okay to feel sad, and it was okay to miss their mother. But they also understood that they still had each other, and that was something their mother would want them to cherish.
Max, who had been trying to act strong, realized he didn’t have to do it all alone. Lucy, who had been hiding her feelings, understood that sharing her sadness didn’t make her weak. And Charlie, though still young, felt comforted knowing his siblings were there to help him understand.
From that day on, the three siblings became even closer. Whenever they missed their mother, they would sit together and share memories of her. They laughed, cried, and felt her love through each other.
Moral of the story:
Even when someone we love is no longer with us, their love remains in our hearts. By sharing that love and supporting each other, we can get through even the toughest times.