The Courage of Children: Boston and Beyond XXX
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Abdullah AL-Saqaf<br />
Manal Abdulkareem, Teacher<br />
Sama Aden, Aen, Yemen<br />
Since my childhood, I have had an overweight condition. I could not run<br />
or play like other children; my classmates used to make fun <strong>of</strong> me. I would<br />
get in fights when they made fun <strong>of</strong> me, <strong>and</strong> then get punished at school.<br />
One day, a bicycle competition was announced at school. I felt I could<br />
participate, even though I had never ridden a bicycle before. When I went<br />
home, I asked my dad to buy me a bicycle, but he tried to convince me<br />
that this kind <strong>of</strong> sport requires certain skills. He finally agreed only after I<br />
insisted. It was late in the night when we found a shop in Sheikh Othman.<br />
I was happy when I returned home with my new bicycle. I had the courage<br />
to prove to myself <strong>and</strong> my friends my ability to participate in the race.<br />
During the race I fell a few times after it started, but I was able to reach<br />
the finish line overcoming my fears <strong>and</strong> hesitation. Although I was ranked<br />
last, I was able to learn to ride the bicycle later, after the race. Now I am<br />
ready to participate in any future race. I first hesitated to write this story,<br />
but then decided to share it with everyone.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Courage</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Children</strong>: <strong>Boston</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Beyond</strong><br />
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