Little Selena kept walking and walking, her tiny feet moving with determination far bigger than her body. She didn’t know where Mom had gone—she only knew she had to find her. Every step was fueled by longing. The ground felt unfamiliar, but Selena didn’t stop. She called softly, then louder, hoping her mother would hear.
Her small body grew tired, yet her heart pushed her forward. She passed dry soil and leaves, never noticing the danger ahead. All Selena could think about was Mom’s voice, Mom’s arms, Mom’s warmth. Separation made the world feel empty and frightening, but she believed walking would bring her closer.
Suddenly, the ground changed. Her feet slipped into cold water. Selena froze in shock. She tried to step back, but the mud pulled at her legs. Panic rushed in instantly. She struggled, splashing weakly, her balance gone. The water wasn’t deep, but to someone so small, it felt like a trap.
Selena cried out loudly now, fear replacing determination. Her body shook as she tried to climb out, but her strength was fading. The search for Mom had turned into danger. Each movement made the water ripple around her, soaking her fur and chilling her tiny body.
Her cries finally caught attention. Gentle hands rushed in, lifting Selena carefully from the water. She screamed at first, startled, then suddenly went quiet as she felt warmth and safety again. Her body pressed tightly against the rescuer, trembling but alive.
Wrapped in cloth, Selena continued to whimper, still looking around, still searching. Even after being saved, her eyes scanned every direction, hoping to see Mom appear. The instinct to find her mother never left her heart.
This moment showed how powerful love can be—even in a tiny body. Selena didn’t walk out of curiosity. She walked out of need. Her journey ended in danger, but it also ended in rescue.
Held safely at last, Selena rested, exhausted from fear and effort. Her search reminded everyone that for a baby, love is direction—and a mother is everything.
