You Did It Scared, Shepherd

Dear Shepherd,

I want to tell you a story, your story, and I want you to remember it for the rest of your life.

There was a day when you saw the ramp and said, “I want to ride down it!” 
You were excited. Confident. Ready.

You pedaled up to the top, looked over the edge… and everything changed.
 Suddenly, it felt too steep. Too high. Too scary. You froze.
 Your excitement turned into tears. And that’s okay — fear has a way of doing that.

I saw it all happen. I stood beside you, looked you in the eyes, and said, “Let’s take some deep breaths together.” 
So we did. In and out. Slowly. Calmly. And I could see it — your heart rate slowing, your hands relaxing, your mind getting clear.

Then I told you, “I’ll run down the ramp with you. I’ll be right beside you." 
You didn’t know this, but I couldn’t guarantee I'd catch you if you fell. In fact, trying to hold you might have made it worse. But I wanted you to feel what I already knew: you weren’t alone.

And then the most incredible thing happened —
You decided to go!

You took a deep breath, held onto your handlebars, and let your wheels roll. 
No one holding you. No one pushing.
 Just you… doing the hard thing.

And when you reached the bottom, the look on your face said everything.
 You did it! You conquered your fear. 
And that smile? That was the joy of courage.

Shepherd, that day wasn’t just about a bike or a ramp. 
It was about learning that fear doesn’t have to win. 
It was about learning that you’re braver than you think.
 And it was about knowing that sometimes, you have to do the hard thing scared, and do it anyway.

There will be more ramps in your life. Some will be even steeper. But now you know:


"I can do hard things."

And I’ll always be there, cheering you on.

Love you,

Dad

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