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For my sick little bear. Get well soon!

Once upon a time, in a cozy corner of the forest, there lived a little bear cub named Bella. Bella was full of energy, always tumbling through leaf piles and chasing butterflies under the warm sun. But one chilly morning, Bella woke up feeling different. Her throat was scratchy, her voice was raspy, and she felt too tired to even wiggle her nose.

Mama Bear noticed right away. "Oh, Bella," she said gently, brushing her paw against Bella's forehead. "It looks like you're not feeling well today. Let's keep you snuggled up warm in our bear cave."

Bella felt disappointed. She had planned to climb the tallest tree and see the view from the very top. But instead, she curled up in her favorite fuzzy blanket while Mama Bear made warm honey tea with a dash of soothing herbs.

As Bella sipped her tea, she listened to the soft sounds of the forest outside. Mama Bear read her favorite storybooks, her voice calm and comforting, making Bella feel cozy despite her raspy cough. She even brought Bella pinecones shaped like little hearts and told her tales of the forest from when she was a cub.

Though Bella missed her adventures, she realized that being snuggled up in the bear cave had its own kind of magic. The warmth of her blanket, the sweetness of honey tea, and Mama Bear’s gentle lullabies wrapped around her like a hug.

After a few days of rest, Bella's raspy voice faded, her energy returned, and she felt ready to explore again. But she never forgot how nice it was to slow down, snuggle up, and feel the comfort of home.

And from that day on, even the busiest adventures were followed by cozy moments in the bear cave, with warm tea, soft blankets, and stories told by the fire.