Around two o'clock that afternoon the nurses came in to take Sarah for a walk so Susie could decorate the party.  While she was doing that, Dr. Matthews came by and said, "It looks really good in here.  "Oh, hi Dr. Matthews,"  Susie said.  "Yes, the nurses brought this little round table and chairs for the girls.  It makes it look more like home.  I think she will like that."  Dr. Matthews said, "Well, save a spot for Build A Bear, they will be here."  "How did you manage that?"  Susie exclaimed.  "Lets just say I have connections,"  he said and winked.  Susie said, "Thanks, Dr. Matthews."  Then she gave him a big hug.

Just then Bill walked in and said, "Do I need to be worried here?"  and then he laughed.  Susie laughed and said, "Oh Bill, don't be silly, I was just thanking Dr. Matthews.  He was able to get Build A Bear to come here to the hospital, isn't that wonderful?  Sarah will be so happy, she wanted to go there so badly, now she will be able to do it right here and won't miss out on it.  This is going to be a birthday to remember."  "Indeed it is,"  said Bill.  "And thank you Dr. Matthews, I don't know how you did it, but thank you."  "Well, lets get this party set up,"  said Dr. Matthews, "Sarah will be back soon."

In just a little while the nurses brought Sarah back.  Susie met them in the hallway, Sarah looked so tired that it worried Susie.  She thought to herself, 'Please Lord, let her make it through this day, and let her have fun.'  It wasn't very often anymore that Susie saw Sarah very happy.  She was always so tired and in pain, but Susie put on a brave face and said, "Okay birthday girl, I have a surprise for you."  The girls had arrived and they were all waiting inside for Susie, and so were the people from Build A Bear.  "Are you ready to see your surprise?"  Susie asked.  Sarah's eyes lit up and she smiled that beautiful smile of hers and said,  "Yes I am Mommy, yes I am."  "Good," said Susie, "Now lets get this party started."