Every Monday morning is show-and-tell time in Mr. Francesco's class.
Each week, five students bring something to class.
They show and tell their classmates all about it.
Brandy's turn was next week.
She was very worried because she didn't know what to show.
Brandy didn't have any pets.
She didn't have any hobbies.
Brandy thought and thought.
What could she bring for show-and-tell?
Last week, Kara brought her pet iguana.
The week before, Miyuki performed a magic trick.
It was already Friday afternoon.
Brandy still didn't know what she was going to do for show-and-tell.
"Is something wrong, Brandy?" asked her mother.
"Mom, what should I do for show-and-tell on Monday?" asked Brandy.
"There are many things you are good at."
"Like what?" asked Brandy.
"Well, you're good at math, and . . . " her mother paused.
"Oh, honey, can you get that jar for me?"
Brandy was always ready to help her mother.
Three years ago, Brandy's mother was in a terrible car accident.
She could no longer use her legs.
The weekend passed and soon it was Monday morning.
It was time for show-and-tell.
"Okay, now it's Brandy's turn.
What are you going to share with us?" asked the teacher.
"I . . . I'm sorry, Mr. Francesco," Brandy said quietly.
"Sorry I'm late!" Just then, Brandy's mother arrived.
"Hello, everyone!" she said to the class.
"I'm Brandy's mother.
I know it's Brandy's turn for show-and-tell, but I wanted to show and tell you something about my daughter.
Brandy is very important to me.
Without her, I could not get my work done as quickly.
Since my accident, sometimes Brandy has to be my arms.
Sometimes Brandy has to be my legs.
It's not easy being in a wheelchair, but my life is much easier because I have my daughter to help me."
"That was one of the best show-and-tell times we have ever had!
Thank you, Mrs. Lewis.
Thank you, Brandy," said Mr. Francesco.
Brandy does not mind being her mother's arms and legs.
Her mother is a very important person in her life, and Brandy loves her.