Day 29 - the story.

[Sarah]

Once upon a time there was a woman who was very proud of being big and strong. Every morning she would look in the mirror and think "Look how big and strong I am. I'm the biggest, strongest woman in this town. Maybe I'm the biggest strongest woman in the whole world."

The Big Strong Woman loved to help people. She would help them carry the heaviest loads and reach up to the highest places for them. Every night she lay in bed and thought about how many people she had helped that day and how much they must love her.

Then one day a wicked fairy came along. I don't know what the Big Strong Woman said or did, but she managed to offend the wicked fairy. That's not a surprise - wicked fairies are notoriously easy to offend. The wicked fairy waved her wand and cast a spell - and the Big Strong Woman shrank and shrank and got weaker and weaker until she was as small and weak as a kitten.

For days she did nothing but sit in her house. She didn't know what to do. If she couldn't carry the heaviest loads and reach up to the highest places, nobody would love her any more.

One evening another fairy appeared. This fairy shimmered and sparkled and offered to help.

"Can you make me big and strong again?" the Woman asked, feeling hopeful for the first time in days.

"No, I can't do that", the fairy replied "But I think I can make you happier". And she pulled out a small bag. "This bag is full of fairy dust", she told the Woman. "Every day for the next 29 days, take out some fairy dust and give it to someone else who needs it."

So that's what the Woman did. Every day she opened the bag, and there was some fairy dust. Some days she gave it to people she loved, some days to strangers, some days she blew it far away on the wind to people she hadn't even met. And even if she emptied the bag one day, when she looked the next day, there was more dust.

At the end of the 29 days, the fairy reappeared. "Well?" she asked.

"Well", said the Woman. "I'm still as small and weak as a kitten, but I have learned that even when you feel small and weak you can still make people happy. Even if you can only give little things, even when you can't carry the heaviest loads and reach the highest places, people will still love you.

So can I have some more fairy dust, please?"

And the fairy smiled. "That's the magic", she said. "You don't need my fairy dust any more. Look in your own pocket, and you will find your own fairy dust".

And that's exactly what happened.

Thank you, Cami. This has been a great place to spend time. I have chemo tomorrow (hopefully) and plan to take a break from the computer for a while, but I will be back.

[Sunflower]

I love that story, especially since I'm a lover of fairies, but also because of its beautiful message! I will always remember it! Thank you! :o)

[Barbara Quin]

What an adorable story! Thank you Sarah for sharing your Gift of Fairy Dust! The story is simple, but a beautiful reminder of the Power we hold in our pockets - in our hands - in our thoughts - every day!
Blessings to You!

[Genia Tartaglino]

That story was a gift--thank you for giving that gift today--it can be one of your 29. I wish you fairy dust, good health and blessings!

[Beth]

Sarah, I am new to this site and your story is literally the first posting I have read. I absolutely love how you spread the message! I am a big Disney fan and your writings are inspiring. Best wishes for improved health.

[Lubabat Scotland]

Sarah, this is one of the most moving stories I've read. I just love it. I hopeyou are doing well.

[louise]

that is a beautiful story, thank you for sharing it.

[Lisa Goldner]

I'm wiping away some tears after reading your sweet story. Keep sharing through your writing and others will certainly feel sprinkled with the fairy dust. 0:)

[Stacey S.]

I am in awe of you! this is so very beautiful thanks for sharing!

[Cynthia York]

Your story is beautiful beyond words! Thanks for sharing.

[Cindy]

Sarah - wow. I'm moved beyond words. Thank you.