One night, my 4-year-old\u2019s scream\u2014\u201cMOMMY! I NEED YOU!\u201d\u2014sent me racing, heart pounding. Nightmare? Pain?<\/p>\n
In his dim room, wide-eyed, he clutched his beloved stuffed dragon, one wing dangling by a thread. \u201cMom, I\u2026\u201d he whispered, voice urgent with worry, not fear.<\/p>\n
I sat, took the toy. Night-light glowed. \u201cHe got hurt flying too fast in my dream,\u201d he explained, imagination soaring.<\/p>\n
I smiled: \u201cEven brave dragons need mending.\u201d He leaned close as I stitched slowly, asking how real things fix. \u201cCare for what you love,\u201d I said.<\/p>\n
Final knot tied\u2014he beamed, hugged dragon tight. Tucked in, he yawned: \u201cThanks, Mom, for helping.\u201d<\/p>\n
Door closed, gratitude swelled. Love in quiet stitches, midnight care\u2014small acts weaving lifelong bonds.<\/p>\n
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