Think About It
Have you ever worked really hard to make or build something only to have someone else tear it down or knock it over? How did it make you feel?
Did you think about the possibility it wouldn’t last while you were working on it? If so, what made you keep working?
Maybe you were making something special for a parent or friend, and you were worried they weren’t going to like it as much as you were expecting them too.
What did you tell yourself so that you would keep creating the gift and not give up?
Standing Strong
When Abraham Lincoln took over being leader of the Union, he had great things in mind for our country. Lincoln wanted all of the states to be united as one nation. He also wanted to permanently end the horrible practice of slavery in every state. Even though those were great things that he was working hard to make happen, there were several people and states who were fighting against him. This did not stop Lincoln from working to achieve his goals. Let’s learn more about the adversity Lincoln faced and what he did to stand strong for what he believed in.
