JOSHUA PEBBLE ALARM



By

Khadijat Babansule


  encouraging story for young children:

In the quiet town in Offa, there lived a little boy named Joshua who had a secret he kept hidden under his sheets. Even at the age of 10, Joshua faced the nightly trouble of bedwetting. He felt alone in his struggle, like a ship lost at sea in the dark of night.

One stormy evening, as the rain tapped against his window, Joshua fell into a deep sleep and soon started dreaming. He is found himself standing at the edge of a mysterious lagoon. The water was still and as dark as the night sky, and the moon shone brightly, casting a silver glow over the surface. He became scared.

A gentle voice whispered on the wind, “Joshua, you have the power within you to overcome any challenge.”

Suddenly, the lagoon began to stir, and from its depths rose a majestic creature, the Guardian of the Lagoon. With eyes that glowed like lanterns, it spoke to Joshua, “Brave child, to stop the nightly flood, you must face the Lagoon of Dreams. Only then will you find the strength to stay dry.”

The creature offered Joshua a small, enchanted pebble. “Keep this under your pillow, and let it remind you that you are not alone. Each night, you must believe that you can wake before the tide comes in.” it takes nothing to visit toilet in the midnight and return back to sleep.

Joshua accepted the pebble and woke up with a start. The storm had passed, and for the first time in a long while, his bed was dry, no more bed wetting. Night after night, Joshua remembered the Guardian’s words and the pebble’s gentle reminder. Slowly, the fear that once held him captive began to fade away. He can then visit toilet in the midnight,ease himself and returns back to sleep without fear

As the days turned into weeks, Joshua’s confidence grew. He no longer feared the night, for he knew he had the strength to control the tides within his dreams. And so, the little boy who once felt lost at sea became the captain of his own ship, sailing into a future of dry nights and pleasant dreams.

This tale can be shared with children to inspire courage and hope in their journey to overcome bedwetting. Remember, every child’s story is unique, and patience and support are key. 🌜✨

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