The Worries of Winding Willie
by
Thomas
A story about Anxiety
for your 4th Grader.
Lee was a caring boy who loved baseball more than anything. He lived in a small town, where the baseball field was the heart of the community. Every day after school, he would rush to the field, bat in hand, ready to play.
One day, the coach announced, 'We have a big game coming up next week.' Lee felt a flutter in his stomach. He was excited but also anxious. He had never played in such an important game before.
As the days passed, Lee's anxiety grew. He practiced harder, but the worry didn't go away. 'What if I mess up?' he thought. 'What if we lose because of me?'
One evening, a heavy rainstorm hit the town. The baseball field was flooded. Lee's heart sank. 'What if the game is called off?' he worried.
The next day, Lee went to the field. His coach was there, surveying the damage. 'Don't worry, Lee,' he said. 'We'll get this field ready in time.'
But Lee couldn't help but worry. He felt a knot in his stomach. He shared his fears with his coach. 'I'm scared about the game, and now this... What if we can't play?'
The coach put a hand on Lee's shoulder. 'It's okay to be worried, Lee. It shows you care. But remember, some things are out of our control. All we can do is give our best.'
Lee's teammates joined them. They reassured Lee, 'We're in this together. We'll help get the field ready. And no matter what happens in the game, we'll be there for you.'