Bunny

Last night Abby threw up in her bed, and all over her "bunny."  Bunny is well-loved and Abby sleeps with her every night.  She got her from my sister for Christmas when she was just 7 months old.  Bunny has gone everywhere with us.  On every visit to Grandma's, every vacation, every night-time ride in the car.
Abby had to sleep the rest of the night without the comfort of her dear Bunny.  She didn't make a big deal out of it.  She just snuggled up with another stuffed animal.
In the morning, Abby was feeling much better and while getting dressed she started to tell her sisters;
"Last night was the first night I slept without Bunny."  Her voice was choked and then she looked at me with tears in her eyes.  She was on the very verge of breaking down into sobs, but she held it together.
I gave her a hug and she was happy to know that Bunny was already washed and ready to snuggle again.  I hadn't realized how big and brave she was being when she settled down to sleep with another stuffed animal.  Sweet girl.