It's time for another A to Z Challenge! This year, I want to tell you about a story that is currently a WIP (work in progress). It's the story I'm writing in honor of my baby lovebird, Robert. It's a fantasy story, but it's really a story about emotional healing. So let's examine it by going through the alphabet!
G is for Gumption.
Just like in real life, in the story, Robert has a lot of gumption. He is brave and tenacious, determined and strong-willed.
Despite his brain damage, the real Robert fought valiantly to learn to climb and develop normally like his siblings. He was delayed, but he pushed himself, and never gave up.
I have taken that trait and carried it into the story. I think his gumption is notable and noble; it is a vital piece to this particular story. If he wasn't a brave character in the book, the emotional healing would never happen. Instead, he faces a fear that no one else does, and he's not a victor as much as he is a helper, and makes everyone the winner.
I think tenacity is a very admirable trait. I loved that about the real Robert, and I would not be doing him justice if I made the fictitious Robert any less determined.
It's amazing how much gumption one little bird had.
I look forward to seeing you tomorrow when we explore the letter h!
2 comments:
Lovely post! Your story sounds very interesting!
Hello neighbor! I live in Delaware County. The word gumption is going to be stuck in my head for days. I love it!
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