Ahavah & Mishpacha (Love & Family)

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Sarah quickly flipped through the dictionary trying to figure out what she said. All she understood was bunny. "All I got was bunny. That must be st the orphanage. We'll have to get it tomorrow." She said to Peter. After some looking, she assured Liora that her bunny would be given to her tomorrow before they leave.

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"Can't we just get her another bunny? No, never mind, that's a horrible idea," Peter mused, knowing Addie would never accept a replacement for her beloved plush fox, so how could he expect this little one to? "I guess we better leave even earlier, then."

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"Yeah. The orphanage isn't that far away and I'm sure if we call, we can just stop by grab it and then head to the airport. Hopefully there's no hold up anywhere along the way." Sarah said continuing to rock and comfort Liora. "Shhh it's okay."

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(We still doing this one?)

[justagirl4fun]

(yeah, sorry.)

"Okay. We'll do that," Peter said before getting ready for bed.

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Sarah continued to rock Liora until she finally fell asleep. She was relieved and tucked her into the bed before climbing in herself. "Hon do you want me to make room in this bed or do you want to take the fold out couch?"

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"I'll take the couch, I suppose," Peter said, though he was a little bummed about it after paying for a room with two full size beds. He'd assumed the girls would take one bed and he and Sarah the other, but getting in bed with Ahuva just didn't seem right since she was sleeping and he couldn't ask if she was okay with it.

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Sarah was soon asleep with Liora, since the girl was basically attached at the hip to her.

[justagirl4fun]

It didn't take Liora long to cry herself to sleep and once she did she slept soundly through the night.

[Shy-Diapers]

Ahuva couldn't hear what Peter had said. She sniffled and continued to wipe the tears that wouldn't stop flowing down her face.

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*bump*

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Peter heard Ahuva sniffle and went over to check on her. "Hey, what's wrong?" he asked as he sat in front of her on the bed.

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Ahuva could just barely understand what Peter was saying with her limited

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"Scared of what?" Peter asked gently.

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Ahuva shrugged. She didn't quite know how to explain how she felt in Hebrew, let alone English. She just slowly inched her way over to Peter and leaned into him sniffling. Although she was still wary of him, she was somewhat familiar with him and she needed comfort.

[justagirl4fun]

Peter put an arm around Ahuva and kissed the top of her head. He didn't really know what to say that would make her feel better, or if she'd even understand, but he hoped she knew she could always come to him for protection when she was scared.

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Ahuva sighed and rubbed her eyes. She was starting to feel better now, but was still a little spooked from her nightmare.

[justagirl4fun]

"She said she was scared. Of what, I'm not sure, but she seems better now."

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Sarah nodded and quickly got dressed. She went to the lobby and returned shortly with a cart for the luggage. "Does she want to go in her pajamas or get dressed?" She asked as she got most of the bags on there aside from the one of Ahuva'a, figuring Liora would rather travel in her pajamas.

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"Honey, do you want to get dressed, or wear your pajamas on the plane?" Peter asked.

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"Jamas." Ahuva repeated with a bit of a struggle. She inched her way to the edge of the bed and slowly put her prosthetic legs on before using the bed for support while she got her crutches.

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"Okay. I'll be ready in a minute." Peter hurried to get dressed and brush his teeth, then stuffed his pajamas and toiletries in his carry-on. He hurried downstairs to join his family.

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Sarah had just checked out when Peter came down. "Okay looks like the shuttle is here. Lets put the kids in and then our luggage. We'll head to the orphanage after that." And they did just that. When they got to the orphanage, Sarah ran in and asked for Liora's rabbit and after some poor Hebrew she received it and was back in the shuttle. Afterwards they headed into the airport and soon enough they were settled on the plane, Sarah sitting with Liora and Peter sitting with Ahuva.

[justagirl4fun]

(okay. That would be great)

[Shy-Diapers]

Sarah happily handed over the bunny knowing the girl would be less of a fuss now.