The Sometimes Very Brave Girl
Debbie Croft
Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you. – Deuteronomy 31:6
She jumped out of the booster seat onto the floor of the minivan, and reached for her mom to help her onto the ground. At four years old the world was such a big place—and so fascinating! Every visit to the park, the library, the store, and the science museum promised new adventures and raised her excitement levels.
“Mama! Horses! I want to ride the horses!” Lucy squealed, pointing toward the coin-operated carousels with colorful fiberglass animals. Lucy skipped beside her mom as they crossed the parking lot, chatting the entire time. “I want to ride the purple horse! And the pink horse and the blue horse! Mama, can I ride all the horses?”