The teacher gave her fifth grade class an assignment: Get their parents to tell them a story with a moral at the end of it. The next day the kids came back and one by one began to tell their stories. Kathy

“Oliver chuckled softly and said, ‘Timmy, the sky is where you belong. You’re a bird, after all! You have strong wings and a brave heart. You just need to trust yourself and take the leap.’ But Timmy shook his head, too scared to even try.”

“As the weeks passed, Timmy continued to explore the forest floor, watching other birds soar above him. He felt a little sad, wishing he could join them. One sunny morning, while Timmy was sitting under a tree, a strong wind began to blow. Suddenly, he found himself lifted off the ground, higher and higher into the sky. His heart raced, but he remembered Oliver’s words.”

“Kathy paused for a moment, glancing at her classmates, who were listening intently. Then she continued, ‘Timmy took a deep breath and spread his wings wide. Instead of panicking, he decided to enjoy the ride. To his surprise, he found flying was not scary at all; it was exhilarating! He soared through the sky, feeling free and alive like never before.'”