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The Sacrifice of Three Sons

Once upon a time, there was a brave and confident woman who had three sons.

A A proud and confident woman with a loving heart stands proudly with her three Courageous and selfless young men with a sense of duty

The sons decided to go and fight in a war to protect their country.

Three Courageous and selfless young men with a sense of duty with determination as they march off to war

Tragically, one day news arrived that the first son had been killed.

Woman smiles with pride at the sacrifice of her first son

The woman smiled and said, 'He was fortunate to have been martyred for the country.'

Woman's face lit up as she speaks proudly

A few days later, the second son also lost his life in the war.

Woman's pride grows as she hears of her second son's sacrifice

Yet again, the woman said with pride, 'I am proud to be the mother of another martyr son.'

Woman's face glows as she speaks confidently

Tragically, the third son also received the ultimate sacrifice.

Woman's face is filled with sadness as she hears of her third son's fate

This time, the woman had tears in her eyes and said, 'I am crying today because I have no more sons to give to the country.'

Woman's face shows sadness and regret

Reflection Questions

  • Why do you think the woman was proud of her sons?
  • How do you think the third son's sacrifice affected the woman?
  • Why do you think confidence is important in this story?

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