Friday, September 2, 2011

Someone Special


       There are many things that could be considered special. But some things I can’t keep forever. But, I will remember them forever. My favorite thing is someone special. Also known as: a hero.
       Everyone has a hero. To me, a hero is someone I can always turn to, no matter what happens: someone so optimally sent to me that they have changed me for good. A hero has good standards and knows their priorities. They understand their potential, and the potential of those around them. There is a hero out there for all of us.
       Some people find heroes in a religious leader, in a family member, or in extraordinary people from the past. Many people have become heroes in my life.  My heroes have wandered into my life when I least expected them, but when most needed them. That’s how a hero works.
       As a part of the human race we each have a responsibility to help each other, to let each other know that we’ll be running the race together. Not to win, but to cross the finish line. To know the satisfaction of winning two races: the one you ran, and the one that you pushed, the one you cheered on.

“People come into our lives for a reason, bringing something we must learn. And we are led to those who help us most to grow if we let them and we help them in return.”
-Wicked
       Someday I want to be a hero. I’ve been influenced by the best. Now, I’ll influence for the better.
           
           

2 comments:

  1. Anna, I absolutely loved this post! Its really what I needed to hear. You are definitely my hero and well just your family all together. I really do cherish the memories I've made with every one of you. Thanks for being my hero Anna :) Hope to see you sometime soon.
    -Al

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  2. Oh! I need your email address actually so I can send you the pictures I took of your family when we went hiking. I guess I could send them to J, but... well just have him give you my email or text me yours or something! Sorry that it has taken so long.
    Love ya!
    Al

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