A couple of weeks ago Lucy's husband left her. They lived together for 10 years. She loved him very much and with this decision, her life stopped. He just set up his mind and left. Lucy still didn't know why he left her. She all day lied on her bed and remembered about him. It was putting her in depression and often she cried for her situation.
At first, she didn't even want to leave the house. She was heartbroken and always sad. But then she made herself go out to get groceries. When she got shopping done, she was headed home. And then she noticed it. A little girl was begging for food from people. Lucy heard the little girl requesting a man to give her a piece of bread. But he told her to get away from him. Then she went to another woman and said that she was very hungry. And she also ignored her asking her about her mom.
Being rejected, the girl lost hope. Lucy felt so sorry for her that her heart sank. She went to her and offered her a piece of bread. The girl became so happy and thanked her. She took the girl to the nearer bench so that she could eat. Lucy sat by her side and asked if she would like to have some warm food from a nearby cafe. The girl became very happy and replied that she would love that. She stopped for a second and then added that she had never been to a cafe.
She took the girl to the cafe after she had finished the bread. She ordered a soup for her and saw that she was enjoying it. Lucy was looking at her and could not understand what happened to that child. She asked her where she would go after eating. "To the bridge", the girl replied happily. She also said that she slept there and it was not windy at all.
It was horrible for a girl and Lucy could not let that happen. So, she took her to her place for the night and gave her the clothes of her niece which might fit her. After she had taken a shower, Lucy brushed her hair. They chatted for the whole evening about different things. And for the first time in weeks, Lucy smiled. The girl was also smiling and that smile was comforting for her soul.
The next morning, she called social services to let them know about the girl. They thanked her for the help. They asked her if she could keep the child for a week. They added that they would get her after that. Lucy had no problem and so she agreed to keep her.
Lucy forgot about all her problems while being with her. They had a really good time together and she noticed that the girl could draw well. But the week went by so fast. When the social service came and was taking her, she looked sad. She told Lucy that she would miss her. Lucy was sad too and she promised that she would go to visit her.
When she left, she could feel her soul being empty again. Her eyes filled with tears and went to her bedroom. That's when she found it. The girl left a drawing for her. She had drawn her and Lucy happily walking and it meant that Lucy was her mother. But she knew it was not. So, she wrote a note beside 'I am sorry that you are not my mommy'.
Then Lucy realized that they met for a reason. She rushed to the social service and told them that she would like to adopt the girl. After completing all the procedures, Lucy brought her home. They both were happy. She said to her, "We're home!" She smiled and asked Lucy if she was her mommy now. This little girl had made her life again and there was no reason not to be her mommy. Lucy smiled at her and said, "Of course, my girl!" And the girl didn't wait for a second to hug her mommy.
Things in our lives happen for a reason. When we lose something, we always get something in return; something more important.
