Ellie Rae's Big Day

Ellie Rae woke up on a bright morning feeling excited for her big day. She had been dreaming of wearing shiny pink earrings just like her mom. Her tiny teddy bear, given to her by Nurse Cassandra, sat by her side to help her feel brave. Ellie Rae smiled as she got ready for her special adventure.

Nurse Cassandra arrived with a warm smile to meet Ellie Rae and her family. She talked gently about the ear piercing and explained each step in a friendly way. She promised to help Ellie Rae feel safe and comfortable during the whole process. Ellie Rae listened carefully and felt even more excited.

Nurse Cassandra showed Ellie Rae a special breathing exercise to keep her calm. She said it was okay to feel nervous because her body belongs to her. Ellie Rae practiced taking deep breaths while thinking of fun and happy moments. Her tiny teddy bear reminded her to be brave every step of the way.

Nurse Cassandra carefully cleaned Ellie Rae’s earlobes and marked the spots with a special purple marker. With one more brave breath, the ear piercing was done. When Ellie Rae looked in the mirror, her new pink daisy earrings sparkled beautifully. She beamed with pride and felt very glad for her big day.