EMMELINE
FIVE~YEARS~LATER...
“Dad, I’m scared,” John said as Amari tried to get him on the hoop for the first time. I stood there, watching my husband kneel in front of him with a reassuring smile.
“It’s normal to be scared. I was scared the first time trying it and I was way older than you.” He mentioned as he looked at me. “But your mom and I will be here to watch you. So, let’s try it.”
John looked up at me. “Do you think I can do it, Mom?” He asked.
“Of course, baby. You can do anything you set your mind to. And like your father said, we’ll be here in case you need us.”
He looked at the hoop, took a deep breath and nodded as he smiled at us.
“Okay, I’m ready!”
Amari lowered the hoop and helped him up, giving him instructions on how to hold on the correct way to avoid any sli
