Did Marlee Find The Check?

Grandma B had looked out the window and yelled at Marlee to get back in the house before she got all wet. As she turned to shut the door she saw a piece of paper that looked surprisingly like a check. "Surely that can't be Grandma Lu's stimulus check. The lady in Oklahoma said that she had it and was mailing it back to her. I guess I'm going to get wet." But instead of going outside she said in a loud voice, "Marlee, look underneath that big sunflower. I think Grandma Lu's check is there. It's getting all wet. Quick grab it and get it in the house."

So quick like a fox Marlee did just that. She took it in the house and asked Grandma B to see if that was Grandma Lu's missing check. It was!  Oh she was so happy. She wanted to go back to Marleewood so she could give it to Grandma Lu, but her grandma said, "No, it's raining. I will call her and tell her the good news. You did good, Marlee. I'm so proud of you."

Grandma B got distracted by watching Zeke. He had decided to cuddle Whitlee Jo and Marlee while they were on the couch so she didn't get the call made to Grandma Lu right away.

While they were playing with Zeke Marlee called Charlie. Marlee invited her friend to Marleewood. Charlie said she would come as soon as she could find a ride. She told Marlee all about visiting her Nanny at the lake. She had fun water toys to play with. She was having so much fun. Charlie said that she had been making new friends too. She told Marlee that her new friend's name was Mylee. They had so much fun together at the lake. She asked Marlee if Grandma Lu was still telling stories. She was happy to hear Marlee say that she thought Grandma Lu was going to start telling stories again. She promised to visit as soon as she could. Marlee told Charlie to bring Mylee with her if her mama said it was okay. She would have lots of fun and snacks too.

When Grandma Lu got home she heard her phone ringing which reminded her to call the lady in Oklahoma. She sat down in her easy chair along with a cup of coffee and a cookie. When she picked up the phone she saw that it was her friend, Grandma B. She couldn't believe her ears. Grandma B had her stimulus check? Well, what did the lady in Oklahoma want? She said, "B, I have to go that lady is calling me from Oklahoma."

Soon you could hear her chuckling and said, "Now you just don't worry about a thing, Yvette. Mother Nature just sent that check right back to me. Marlee found it in the sunflower patch that she planted. It's a little soggy from the rain, but as soon as it dries I'm going to take it to the bank. Thank you so much. Keep in touch. You know Marleewood is open again. I will be telling stories to the children very soon I would think. I have a fun new story I just happened to think of. You are welcome to come too. I know it's a long trip, but we would love to have you. Bye for now."