Many children understand the quiet longing of wanting to participate in something just beyond their reach. It isn’t because they lack enthusiasm or ability—it’s often simply because circumstances place certain experiences slightly out of grasp. Whether it’s a toy, a game, or an activity happening only a few steps away, the feeling of being close yet unable to join can shape a child’s world in subtle ways. For one young girl, that feeling centered on something simple yet deeply meaningful: she dreamed of playing basketball. Not for competition or recognition, but for the joy of belonging to a game she admired from afar. Continue reading…
