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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: Write something suitable for CHILDREN (05/31/07)
“Come on, do it just like Daddy does it”. All day long, David heard those words as he and his dad trekked through the thick forest beyond their campsite. David had been waiting all year to go on his first camping trip, and now they were finally on their first hike together. “Watch out for that branch”, John warned his son. “Keep your eyes on me and we’ll be at the waterfall in no time!” David couldn’t wait to go rock hopping up the river to the falls, and drink the cool water from his hand, just like his dad taught him how. “There it is, Buddy! We made it!” John swept up his 6 year old and dashed over to the river. After so many hours of walking, David’s little feet couldn’t wait to take off his shoes and socks. Away he went, knee deep into the slow moving stream. “Wait!” called his dad from not far behind. But it was too late. David was already on his bottom, soaking wet in the water. “I needed you to wait for me so I could tell you about the slippery rocks. Soon, the tears were gone and the two were making their way up the river, hand in hand, hopping on every rock David could get his feet to. “Watch my feet, Buddy. See how Daddy does it?” David tried with all his might to keep his shoes on the rocks but he was just too wobbly without his father holding him up. The waterfall was soon within view and the little boy let go of his father’s hand too soon. Down went David, this time into a deep part in the river that he had not seen. Luckily, John had seen ahead and caught him by the shirt before he went totally under water. “Daddy, how did you know I would fall?” David cried in frustration. “I have been to the waterfall before, David. Remember? Just stay with me and I will get you there, I promise.” The day passed with so much splishing and splashing and laughing in the falls, and the roasted marshmallows back at the campsite that night seemed so much more delicious than usual. Right as John was falling asleep; a soft little voice came from the sleeping bag beside him. “Daddy, when will I be like you, knowing how to do so much like we did today?” “Just copy what I do, David. Copy what I do…”
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Donna Powers
06/10/07
A sweet story. This trip between father and son is something that any child would treasure.
Jacquelyn Horne
06/12/07
Little boys learn from their fathers. What a good article on following in father's footsteps. We could all learn to follow in God's footsteps.
Dee Yoder
06/12/07
A good story about a father and his son. I think children would enjoy reading this!
Alfreda Byars
06/13/07
Good story, children often look up to their parents and want to be just like them.
Rachel Burkum
06/13/07
I pictured the father and son the whole way. :)

Keep in mind that double-spacing between paragraphs makes things a lot easier to read on challenge articles. ;)

Great job!
Renee McKee
07/14/07
I really enjoyed this article. How the dad lead his son the whole way to the water fall. Even when the son fell his dad was there to pick him up. I really liked the article. As I was ready this I also thought how God picks up when we fall. Keep up the good work.