The Providential Doctor

Valerie, a very loving girl, was always willing to help people. One day she walked down a street on her way back from school and saw a boy sitting on the curb looking very sad.

Unable to pass by someone in need without trying to know what was happening, Valerie stopped, walked back to where the boy was and asked:

- Are you all right? Do you need something? Is there anything I can do to help you? - she asked worriedly.

The boy, who said his name was Robert, hung his head and then, looking at her with some sadness, said:

- My little brother got hurt and I do not know what to do, you see?

He told the girl that his brother had fallen off his bike and injured himself. The little boy had been taken to a hospital, but he still did not know what Charlie's condition was, which made him very sad.

Valerie sat down next to him and reassured him that often these tumbles, although ugly, are not of concern:

- I had a car accident earlier in the year and I was badly hurt, but it was nothing really serious. So be cool, Robert. Everything will go well. Do not worry.

Robert smiled through his tears, and thanked that good girl who had just made him feel better by talking to him.

- What is your name? - he asked, wanting to talk.

- Valerie. I've seen you at school every morning because I'm a student at that school too. How old is your brother?

- He is six years-old! He decided to ride his bike for fun, but as he is still learning, he took an ugly tumble! I hope he recovers soon!

- Have confidence. God, our Father, will not let him be unable to walk. After all, he's just a child!...

- That’s true, Valerie! We have to pray to Jesus so that He can help us and help my little brother not to get hurt too much.

And so they talked for a while. Then Robert’s father came back home to let everyone know what was happening to his youngest son and, worried, he said:

- There is no Orthopaedic doctor working at this hospital! - he said to his son, not sure what to do.

- But that is my father’s area of expertise! - said Valerie, smiling - I'll call him, maybe he's available?

In no time, the girl's father was found and hurriedly went over to see the boy. A few hours later, everything was fine, the boy had woken up and everyone was happy with how fast he had improved, and he was now very hungry!

The boy's father thanked the doctor for the speed with which he had come over and taken care of his son. He also thanked Valerie, who was standing right by Robert, because she had informed him that her father could help them.

A few days later everything was fine. The little boy had left the hospital and gone home. Everyone was happy and grateful to Valerie's father. With infinite joy, they embraced her one by one. And when they got home, they prayed to Jesus in gratitude for the blessings He had bestowed upon them.
 

MEIMEI

(Psychographed by Célia X. de Camargo on October 2nd, 2017.)

Translation:
Johnny Silveira / silveirajohnny@yahoo.com