It’s a beautiful thing to see a young boy in his natural habitat.

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To see him work— as an intent as any grown man— towards a purpose he has designed himself.

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To watch him set out on the grand adventure he has conceived from the seeds of something that has fueled his imagination.

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To know that he has battled his enemy, summoning every ounce of courage his brave little heart holds.

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To see his satisfaction at having kept the whole of his world safe for one more sunny, free afternoon.

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It’s a beautiful thing to have a little boy in your life.

 

This particular adventure brought to you in part by Yankee Thunder: The Life of Davy Crockett, written by Irwin Shapiro and illustrated by my particular favorite, James Daugherty (affiliate link).