My Daughter’s Friends Brought Prom to Her Hospital Room—Then Her Best Friend Handed Me an Envelope and Said, “This Is the Real Reason We’re Here”

prom!”

Then I stood and extended my hand.

“Carol, will you dance with your mother?”

Laughing through her tears, she took it.

Together, we swayed in the middle of that little hospital room while her friends clapped softly and Daryl wiped away tears.

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Four weeks later, Dr. Patel sat down with us and shared unexpected news.

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