Who is Your Hero?

[Kenna]

My oldest son's paternal grandparents...
for many reasons near and dear to my heart.
I would have NEVER got this far without them....I would have never known what it was like to be LOVED, RESPECTED AND HONORED by two of THE MOST AMAZING People ever, next to my Great Gramma.


Without them, I wouldn't have gained confidence or my fierce independence; my education; known what it was like to hear laughter in a family home; would have never known what it was like to have a REAL dad; learned assertiveness and self-worth from the woman who became my "other Momma"; early on - often times I wouldn't have had the money for food on the table or necessary health care for my son; I would never have been able to "climb REALLY HIGH on that corporate ladder" without their support; wouldn't have overcome some very serious barriers in my life without their understanding and guidance; would NEVER have survived an extremely abusive relationship, brutal rapes, many long hospital stays or the loss of my youngest son; I would never have learned to fight for what is right in my life; to break a cycle of dependency and co-dependency; NEVER known that I was "good enough to be loved" and smart enough to be educated; and never known what a Loving, real home felt like..... (I could go on all night)

Many times in the early years, "Dad" would even come to my work to get my old car, leave his fancy car for me to drive home and take mine to the shop... refusing for me to pay anything. He paid a couple thousand dollars to keep my old beast running. I could ALWAYS count on him to help me trouble shoot things and teach me how to do stuff that I would normally need to call a repair shop for.

I owe my life to Momma.... she was there every step, no matter how bad things got or what kind of crisis. She held me, cried with me and grieved with me - and probably more than I did- when my youngest son, who was no relation to her, passed away. She showed me that life didn't end that day....that she would stand by my side while I learned to and wanted to live again.

There are many times in my younger years that they literally saved me. The most amazing feeling to me is knowing the feeling of unconditional love they have for me and I for them, the bond we have and the REAL FAMILY we have become. I would have never known what Hope was. They are my Angels, my Heroes, my Teachers, my Guides and my Soul Parents.

I love them with all my heart....


Another Hero is Helen Keller.... for many personal reasons, for strength of overcoming tremendous barriers and her thirst for education and literacy.

[suebee]

I have a very good friend, she's probably in her eighties by now (but a lady never tells ). She's a good Catholic, does volunteer work, recycles, always wears a skirt and makeup when she goes out. But that's just what people see. This woman has never refused another in need. I don't know how many times she has taken in seniors when they are no longer able to stay in their own home, and let them stay - without asking ANYTHING from them, until they were able to go back home, or had another place to go. We don't talk often. We now live hundreds of miles away. But she is still my favorite person in the world. And yes, this unassuming woman is my personal hero. I love you Gertie. You're good people!

[Glenn]

GODDESS/GOD; With Whom nothing is impossible!

[asphaltcowboi]

my older sister is my hero! she took on the job of raising all 6 of us when mom and dad both had to work long hours. now that mom and dad are gone she still holds this family together plus her own family while working long hours herself. she is always available to talk to when ever anyone needs a ear or a sounding board. she is always there should any of us get ourself in a tuff situation or end up sick in the hospital. i just dont know how she does it. i can only hope i am half the person she is!

[katsarecool]

Betty Friedan, Gloria Steinam, Virgina Woolf, Colleen McCullough, Barbara Shaw (my mother) and all the other brave women who were on the front lines for women's rights. I can never thank you enough for all your sacrifices and your bravery!

[suebee]

Originally Posted by suebee

I have a very good friend, she's probably in her eighties by now (but a lady never tells ). She's a good Catholic, does volunteer work, recycles, always wears a skirt and makeup when she goes out. But that's just what people see. This woman has never refused another in need. I don't know how many times she has taken in seniors when they are no longer able to stay in their own home, and let them stay - without asking ANYTHING from them, until they were able to go back home, or had another place to go. We don't talk often. We now live hundreds of miles away. But she is still my favorite person in the world. And yes, this unassuming woman is my personal hero. I love you Gertie. You're good people!

Thought about what I'd written, so I called Gertie how I felt. Why should we just tell strangers who are heros are?

[citybutch]

My wife

And I will be back for more... but that is all I can state at this very moment...

[Kelt]

Buckminster "Bucky" Fuller

A free and original thinker if there ever was one.

[Strappie]

I can't say I've ever had any hero's growing up, at least not the typical hero's like famous people. Mine have always been the ones that I can touch, talk to and sit and listen to.

My Mom because she has always been the back bone of my family. She has taught me so many valuable things in life. She hasn't ever been the one to sit me down and tell me this is how it is. I just followed her and listened when she spoke and watched how she interacted with others. One of the things she has taught me is the value of friendships and how important they are in ones life. By Choosing the right people to be surrounded by we too came become part of them. If you are surrounded by good and healthy people it rubs off.

So My hero is My Mom... I love her dearly!!

Thank you Mom for showing me that life does matter and that our actions really have an effect on our lives.

[citybutch]

My Mom! Chiming in with others who have posted this as well...

The scary thing is... the older I get the more I can see her in me... What's THAT mean?

My mother is a rock, an inspiration, a guide, and a true example of a woman with dignity, spiritual maturity, and integrity. She is someone whom I hope to continue to emulate as long as I live...