1. Don’t Give Up! All right. But
you’re welcome
to stay and
watch.
I have a
headache. I
don’t think I’ll
be able to play
today.

2. That night.
Uh, I had a I thought you
headache. enjoyed playing
baseball. Is
something the
Coach Bennet Last Thursday matter?
told me you you also missed
didn’t play today. practice. …
I don’t
play well.
Even if I make it
to first base, I never
make it to home
plate before being
tagged out.

3. That’s Jesus, please That is an
And please help
tough. give Dylan the amazing
me to enjoy playing
encouragement even if I don’t make story!
he needs to not it to home plate.
But you won’t
give up.
improve your
game if you give
up now.
Dad, I was just
reminded of the
story we read
about Monty
Stratton.
He didn’t give up,
even when he lost a
leg from an accident. I
shouldn’t give up just
because I get tagged
out!

4. Monty Stratton
played professional
baseball as a pitcher
during the 1930s.
A serious accident
caused him to lose
the use of one of his
legs, which initially
stopped him from
playing professional
baseball. However,
he didn’t give up,
and with his one
wooden leg and one
good leg, Monty
Stratton continued
playing baseball,
and taught others to
play the game, too.

5. The following Thursday.
That’s great!
And I think Jesus How about we
Dad, I had
inspired me with a do some batting
fun at practice
good idea. practice on the
today!
weekends?
I didn’t make it
to home base, but the
coach said I’m doing
well as a
shortstop.
Thanks,
Dad! I’d
like that!
S&S link: Character Building: Personal
Responsibility: Problem Solving-1b
Authored by Christi Lynch. Illustrations by
Didier Martin. Design by Christia Copeland.
Published by My Wonder Studio.
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