Held Together

Once, there lived a family of much sorrow. They had held so much in life dear to heart, yet an emptiness seemed to exist in their hearts. The mother, Marcy, and father, Giles, decided to speak of this emptiness to Freyda of Flowers and Irving of Intelligence. By the wise Freyda and Irving, a single flowerpot was given to the parents. The flowerpot was bearing a musty soil, but that was not all. A seedling lay atop the mound of soil. It was said that this seedling would bloom into a beautiful flower, one day.1

The mother and father were unsure of the compatibility of the soil with the seed, so they mixed the previous soil with Miracle-Gro. The mixture of soils sat in the flowerpot and the seedling sat on top of the soils for nine months. On July 18, 1990, it was decided that the seed should be planted, and it was good.2

Upon waking up the next day, mother Marcy found growth from the soil. Though she possessed no green thumbs, instinct told her to feed milk to the soil instead of water.3

Mother Marcy and father Giles were taking turns to raise the plant, which filled the emptiness of their hearts, as it grew.4

As in many stories, it was found that, indeed, this plant was extraordinary. Word was out in town, that this flower showed signs of belonging to the animal kingdom. Scientists were called upon to verify the guesses that this plant was, indeed, and animal, and they agreed with all of the talk in town. The scientists came to such a decision after finding the flower to have hair and eyes that were as brown as the soil, a speed of talking as fast as the wind could blow, and no green, unless you consider what was found in her stomach.5

As the plant-animal grew, she gained a sense of independence and talents. The roots in the ground had lifted themselves to become walking legs, eating was done in moderation, and like some children, the plant-animal rejected white milk, for chocolate was the way to go.6

Roots were spreading for the journey of adulthood and this plant had been given no consideration of a name. Suddenly, mother Marcy and father Giles looked upon one of their children for a name. The, now, sister Julie, had given the plant-animal a name. The name is said to be the most beautiful name echoed through the babbling brooks. What name could that be, other than Arielle?7

Arielle, though starting as a seed, is now classified as a true human being, with a few glitches along the way. Though this flower has kept people in wonder of what shall come next, she now holds a sense of gratitude to those who have helped her through life. Freyda of Flowers and Irving of Intelligence and encouraged her to keep on growing and gave her some good times that are unforgettable. For that, she thanks them. Mother Marcy and father Giles nurtured and kept her nourished. They also shared fantastic memories with her. For that, she thanks them. Arielle’s gratitude also extends to family and friends from near and far. She is thankful for those who have been involved in her life, whether it has been in the past, present, or future.8

May that special plant dig its roots into your hearts and fill the empty spots, for every person can find satisfaction in a new found love. Some people just try to find to discover that love. After all, love is an angel sent from God, and the roots that build that angel are gathered in family moments.9