Mf115+Rockwell+Story



My name is Holly Spenser. I'm a dancer at the Music of the Swan in Evrits, Alabama. I live to dance. I just wish my mother and father were here to see me dance. They died when I was little, about a year old I think. Well, at least that's what my aunt said. My mother was the prettiest person I've ever seen. I very much want her here with me as I get older. I wish she could be here to do my hair or maybe even make up during ballet, like all the other girls. I miss her so so much and hope she is okay. My grandmother and aunt take care of me and my brother Alex.

My big recital is coming up and it's even on my birthday this year. I'm so excited. After practicing non-stop for two hours, I finally get the routine down. Then I put on my dress and I'm about to leave when something incredible happens to me that changes my life forever. 

As I walk by my mirror, I see a light shining on it so I go to look at it. To me, the image in the mirror looks like a queen. But when the image speaks and says, "Daughter," I know it is my mother. I almost start to cry I am so happy! She is so happy, as well.

 "How is this all possible?" I ask.

 She says, "It's the magic of your birthday."

But suddenly I hear Aunt Annie call for me to come down and eat. And when I turn back, her image isn't there.

On the way home from the performance, I held flowers in my arms and a smile on my face. I'm so happy but then I remember the mirror and get a little sad. But I feel somewhat cheered up when Aunt Annie tells me that at home is a surprise. When I get home, to my surprise I see a big party for me. All of my friends are there. It is so much fun! I get a new doll and a new dress and a lot more. I am so happy.

After the party, I go upstairs and as I stared in the mirror I see her one more time. She tells me how happy she is for me and that she hopes I had a great birthday and party. After a while, it is time for me to go say a big thanks to all my family. Crying while doing it, I say good by to my Mom and go downstairs happy.

When I come back up to go to bed, I find a present that was wrapped from my mom. It's make up! As I go to bed with a big smile on my face, I say to myself, "I finally have a mother!<range type="comment" id="412942674_3">"</range id="412942674_3">