Henrys Miracle

Danger Bill, warrior of the woodland, struggling against extreme odds, traveling dangerous trails, fighting the many enemies of nature. This is the job of the Guardian of the Forest, Ranger Bill, pouring rain, freezing cold, blistering heat, snow, floods, bears, rattlesnakes, mountain lions.

Yes, all this in exchange for the satisfaction and pride of a job well done. Hello boys and girls. Have you ever wondered how we came to know our good friend Henry, and how he came to live with us and work with us?

I'll bet you have. Well, today we're going to take you back a few years and tell you all about Henry. It's a story you won't easily forget. Let's call it Henry's miracle. So you're Clyde Bevans, huh?

Yes, Mr. Jefferson. I'm a reporter from the Tri-City Globe Gazette. Hear my credentials. The main purpose of my coming is to do a story on your young friend here, Henry Scott. Me? A story on me?

Why? Well, it's rather simple, Henry. You've been named by the Globe Gazette as the outstanding high school senior in the state. Hey, congratulations, pal. I didn't know anything about this. But I'll tell you, Clyde, they couldn't have made a better choice.

I'm sure you're right, Bill. You don't mind if I call you Bill? Oh, not at all. that's my name. But why me, Mr. Bevins? Well, because of your outstanding record in sports, leadership, scholarship, and religious activities. Well, I don't know what to say, really. I don't think I deserve such a high honor. I'm just an ordinary fellow. Now, that isn't what I

hear, Henry. I understand you had a very unusual beginning in life with some very tough problems to overcome. Well, for instance, the time the doctor said you'd never walk until you were thirty or thirty five years old? Oh, that. I guess Bill can tell you more about that than I can. No, okay. What do you say, Bill? Can you supply me with some of these details?