Don't worry Rey!

Motorca Paul, Motorca Cami

Summary

"Don't worry, Rey!" Once upon a time, there were three friends named Rey, Ryo, and Shiba. They were all very happy and loved playing together. But one day, they heard some sad news. Their dear friend Ki'ah was not feeling well. Oh no! Rey, Ryo, and Shiba became very worried about Ki'ah. They wanted to make sure she was okay and feeling better soon. They cared about her a lot, you see. They knew they had to do something to help their friend. So, they gathered together and made a plan. They decided to visit Ki'ah and bring her some nice things to make her feel better. They wanted to bring her smiles and laughter, just like the good old days. With their hearts full of love and concern, Rey, Ryo, and Shiba set off on their journey to see Ki'ah. They walked through the beautiful meadows and crossed the sparkling river. They were determined to bring Ki'ah is like, super duper old and really, really special to them. Anxiety is a big, big worry that's filling up everyone's minds, but Rey is feeling it even more than others. Did you know there are these special stones called "worry stones"? They're really smooth and you can hold them in your hand and rub them. When you do that, it can make you feel really calm and peaceful. These pretty stones were found in the woods and collected over a long, long time! Ryo and Shiba want to show Rey some special stones to help him feel better when he's feeling stressed. Once upon a time, Rey found a special stone that made him think of his friend Kiah. Kiah wasn't feeling well, and Rey wanted to send her a message of hope. So, he decided to paint a bright and happy sun on the stone. Rey hoped that this would make Kiah feel better and help her get well soon. The sun is like a special sign that shows Rey believes Kiah will get better soon. Rey had lots of friends and helpers who helped him learn how to handle his stress. They even gave him a special worry stone to make him feel better. Now Rey knows how to take control of his stress and make it easier to handle. Because of this, he can only focus on helping Kiah. Once everyone agreed that Kiah will get better soon, they all talked about how important it is for each of them to take care of themselves and manage stress every day. This conversation happens after we found out that Kiah will get all better soon!

Available since: 10/21/2023.

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