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Does Heaven Have A Phone Number? (Anonymous)

by erin-hankemeier

Mommy went to Heaven, but I need her here today, My tummy hurts and I fell down, I need her right away! Operator, can you tell me how to find her in this book? Is Heaven in the yellow part? I don't know where to look. I think my Daddy needs her too, at night I hear him cry. I hear him call her name sometimes, but I really don't know why. Maybe if I call her she will hurry home to me. Is Heaven very far away? is it across the sea? She's been gone a long, long time, she needs to come home now! I really need to reach her, but I simply don't know how. Help me find the number please is it listed under "Heaven"? I can't read these big big words, I am only seven. I'm sorry operator, , I didn't mean to make you cry, Is your tummy hurting too? or is there something in your eye? If I call my church maybe they will know. Mommy said when we need help that's where we should go. I found the number to my church tacked up on the wall. Thank you operator, I'll give them a call.
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May 7, 2014
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"Does Heaven Have A Phone Number?" (Anonymous) is about a young child whose mother has died. The child needs to reach her, but does not know how. The child calls the operator for help. The child does not know where Heaven is, or why his/her mother is there. The child needs her RIGHT AWAY so he/she decides to call her at Heaven. The child remembers his/her mother telling him/her that if he/she is ever in trouble he/she should call the church for help.

I recited this piece for a speech competition a few years ago. I everybody in the room speechless and in tears. I hope whoever reads this will be as moved as I am!

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