Who is Your Hero?

suebee · 01-03-2011, 10:19 PM

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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 · 01-03-2011, 10:29 PM

My wife

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

Kelt · 01-03-2011, 11:03 PM

Buckminster "Bucky" Fuller

A free and original thinker if there ever was one.

Strappie · 01-03-2011, 11:03 PM

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 · 01-04-2011, 01:07 PM

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...

01-03-2011, 10:29 PM	#2
citybutch Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: I answer to "hey you" (either works for me!) Relationship Status: 19 years together- Very Married for 10 years Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 557 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 835 Thanked 1,194 Times in 355 Posts Rep Power: 6434867	My wife And I will be back for more... but that is all I can state at this very moment... __________________ Take care of your body, take care of your health... You never know when the walls cave in and it all changes for good.

01-04-2011, 01:07 PM	#5
citybutch Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: I answer to "hey you" (either works for me!) Relationship Status: 19 years together- Very Married for 10 years Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 557 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 835 Thanked 1,194 Times in 355 Posts Rep Power: 6434867	Another Hero for me is... 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... __________________ Take care of your body, take care of your health... You never know when the walls cave in and it all changes for good.

01-03-2011, 11:03 PM	#3
Kelt Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Beach Butch Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,751 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 19,765 Thanked 15,274 Times in 2,538 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Buckminster "Bucky" Fuller A free and original thinker if there ever was one.

01-03-2011, 11:03 PM	#4
Strappie Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: I know who I am... Doesn't matter Relationship Status: It's a new day.... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 3,283 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,813 Thanked 4,945 Times in 1,350 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	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.