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Teryn loved helping her big sister, Callie, organize her closet. Callie had so many beautiful clothes. Most of the time there was something in the closet that could fit Teryn, too, and she loved grabbing an armful of colorful T-shirts and jeans.
“Well, Teryn,” Callie sighed. “I think that does it for now. We can fold all of these clothes and take them to the homeless shelter. There are lots of kids there who would really appreciate getting them.”
“The shelter?” Teryn gasped. “Are you kidding? You’re going to give away all of these cool clothes?”
Callie was a bit surprised at Teryn’s response.
“Of course I am! Why keep them piled up when someone else could use them? Remember when Mom talked to us about how important it is to help others? There are lots of people, right here in our community, who need our help. I want to give them something they can feel good about. Nice clothes always make me feel better.”
Teryn was glad she had grabbed some of the clothes. She thought, Why would anyone give away this good stuff? The sisters neatly folded the pretty blouses, T-shirts and shorts. Then, they placed them in a blue and white container.
“I think Dad is going to help me take them over to the shelter,” Callie said. “Wanna come?”
Teryn just shook her head and slipped into her bright orange and green gymnastics outfit. She had to get to gymnastics class and didn’t want to be late. Teryn loved practicing the difficult arch positions and twists. She had been a gymnast since she was 3, and she loved it. Seven years of practice had paid off. She even wanted to own a studio one day.
But first, she had to make it to the Olympics, which would be the biggest event in her life.
“Thanks for the offer,” Teryn said. “But I’ve got to go practice. We have an event next Saturday, and I want to be ready.” The girls hugged each other and went their separate ways.
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