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Jack's Courage

A group of youngsters plays baseball in the sunny field, while a lonely kid watches the game and he would love to join them, but he can't run: his feet are crippled and screaming from the wheelchair, he breaks the dinginess of the air; he clamors for them and feels proud of his buddies fighting for their team, which won them many trophies! Does God see his misery? He surely does and looks after him more than anyone who loves him; Jack, would love to stand up and play! Five years have been long to bear, walking on crutches and being afraid to fall; if he made a mishap, he could easily break a hip! Jack fell down the stairs and damaged his kneecaps, he was lucky enough not to break his spine; physically is handicapped, but mentally he's fine, unfortunately, he's no way near a cure the doctor said yesterday, " You must wear knee braces and try not to trip on anything and fall, it'll make your condition much worse; some boys have never walked again. " Jack gives him a dubious look and courageously says, " I must believe, I can walk again and play baseball with my classmates and make them win!"

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 5/1/2018 11:01:00 AM
A lovely story, Andrew. Most endearing.
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