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CHAPTER 1
Everybody knows that Sam likes to smile. He has the best jokes, likes riding his bike, and loves his dog, Copper.
But one day before school, Dad Notices Sam hunched over his Cereal. "How are you feeling, son?"
"I'm fine. I just don't want to go to school," Sam said softly. "I feel flippy in my tummy."
"It sounds like you're feeling afraid," said Dad.
"I don't know what I'm feeling," replied Sam.
"Sam, what you feel matters, but it doesn't have to control you. Giving each feeling a name helps you know what to do with it."
"Time for school, Sam!" Mom called. "It's dress-up day! Come get your costume on. And don't forget, today is your turn for show and tell!"
Sam wasn't so sure about show and tell.
"Remember," his dad said, "a feeling is just a feeling. It's not in charge of you. If you feel afraid, take a deep breath, name your feeling, and ask God to help you with it."
When he walked into Mrs. Stewart's class, Sam felt Flippy in his tummy. He felt stuffy in his head. He didn't Want to talk. His cheeks felt hot and red.
"Hi, Sam!" said his best friend, Hudson.
"Hi, Hudson. I like your costume," Sam said quietly.
"Isn't it awesome? Astronauts are my favorite!"
"I'm so happy today," Hudson said excitedly. Sam noticed that Hudson's feet were almost dancing and his mouth was one big grin.
Sam then saw Alex in the block corner.
"I'm a pirate," Alex bragged, "and I'm building the biggest pirate ship in the world! Ahoy, matey!"
"Opps! Sorry, Alex!" Hudson said quickly as he zoomed off again.
(Continues…)
Excerpted from "What Am I Feeling?"
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