A Party for George
Balloons, Toys, or Flowers
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One evening, George decided to bake a cake for Scott’s mom, who was celebrating a new job. He stayed up late with his mom to bake the special cake. When they finished decorating the cake, he licked the fluffy frosting in the bowl.
The next day, George woke up feeling sick. His mom said, “Your forehead feels as hot as the teakettle!”
George said, “I think I’m going to throw up.” His mom took him to the hospital, and the doctor told her that he had to stay. His friends soon learned that he was extremely sick.
Since George’s tenth birthday was going to be in three weeks, his friends began planning a party for him. Their parents all agreed to help pay for the party. It would be a huge surprise! Many friends came to visit him at the hospital, but nobody told him about the party.
His friends wanted his birthday celebration to be special. They found the perfect place called The Fun Zone. Scott’s mom said she would bake a three-decker card cake. “Let’s have lots of chips, ice cream, and sandwiches,” Scott said.
“Balloons too,” said Tina. “We can bounce up and down on the trampolines and jump in the foam pit before singing “Happy Birthday” to George and eating cake.”
“I think we should have a marching band,” said Carlos, “because George loves playing the drums.” They all laughed at the thought of a marching band in The Fun Zone. It would be an awesome party, and George would be delighted. His friends decided they would buy him some of his favorite toys, such as Megamon trucks, building kits, and a few of his favorite card games not in his collection.
One day, Scott and his mom went to visit George. The doctor said, “I’m sorry, but George is too sick for visitors.”
Scott knew by the pale look on his mom’s face that something was terribly wrong. “Is he going to be okay?” he asked his mom.
“I don’t know,” she said. The party was just one week away! All of his friends kept their fingers crossed because they wanted him to get well so he could enjoy his surprise party.
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About the Book
Have you lost a family member or friend?
Do you know someone who is sick and may not make it?
How do we transition from hope for healing to the eventual death of a loved one?
Dealing with sickness and death is difficult for both children and adults. Unfortunately, it is a journey that we must all take at some point in our lives. Although the process of grief is different for everyone, there is a way to travel through each step with hope for the future.
This book is a story about a happy, young boy named George who was loved by everyone. George enjoyed music, playing card games, and bringing cheer to others by baking them special cakes. Shortly before his birthday he became ill and his friends began planning his party with the hope that he would be well by his birthday. Unfortunately, George died and instead of a birthday party they had a Celebration of Life party for him.
If you want to find a way to help yourself or young children deal with sickness, prepare for a funeral, or handle grief and loss then you should read this book. In addition to providing therapeutic questions that can be used with individuals or groups, this book provides a list of web-based resources and support groups on a variety of topics.
About the Author
Dr. Rowena Moore was born in Trinidad, West Indies, and now resides in the US. She is known as Wendy to her family, Ro to her colleagues and friends, and Dr. Moore to her students. Dr. Moore is a dedicated Christian who is actively involved in her church. She enjoys spending quality time with her friends. Her commitment to her friends and family has given her the opportunity to walk alongside them in their grief.
Dr. Moore holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and special education. She also has a master’s degree and doctorate in speech-language pathology. Due to her experience working with children for over twenty-one years, Dr. Moore has the skills needed to effectively communicate with children on their level.
Often described as a world traveler, Dr. Moore enjoys helping others around the world. Her medical mission trips have taken her to China, El Salvador, Guyana, Kosovo, Nicaragua, and Kenya. In her travels from the ancient ruins of China to the Maasai villages scattered in remote parts of Kenya, she has met many who had to deal with the loss of loved ones. Her hope is that this book will bring comfort to many around the world.