Who is your hero...and why?

[Kathy]

I have a number of heros in my life. Folks still living and some that have gone on ahead.

Jim Elliot (and his wife Elizabeth) is one of my heros. If you aren't familiar with him, he is one of the missionaries in the movie: End of the Spear. His famous quote is my favorite:

"He is no fool who would give up what he can not keep, to gain what he can not lose."

This is a profound life motto...and I hope to live up to it!

What about you? Do you have a hero?

[Carmen]

The late senator, Paul Wellstone, from my home state of Minnesota, will always be one of my heroes, because of his true devotion to the betterment of our nation. He gave a voice to the those who tried to speak for themselves but whose words seemed to fall on deaf ears. The US Senate and the world at large truly lost a precious man when he, his wife, daughter and staff members were killed in a plane crash in the autumn of 2002. :( I do feel blessed, however, to have had him as a part of my life for the years he was among us.

[DayDreamer]

I have a number of heros in my life as well. My favorite hero is my wonderful husband who for 21 years served our country with pride and courage. In his 21 years, he served in 3 wars. As much as he hated to leave our daughter and me, he saw each war as a challenge and adventure. I admire his strength and courage. I am very proud of him!

[wingriderprincess]

My aunt Bev who died of cancer last year took on the task of raising my uncles children and became their mom. My young friend, Shanna, who turned out to be a wonderful wife and mother despite the odds. Last, but not least is my dh who gets up every morning and puts on a uniform and a badge. He makes our community a better place to live in and knows what work stories I can handle and which ones I can't. He makes me proud and he is my :superman:

[Canadian Girl]

I have lots of heroes: people I look up to, who inspire me or in whom I have pride.

My mom is my biggest hero: she raised her family on a very small budget, had lots of hardships but still managed to be so full of life. Even today, she first took in the oldest of my brothers after he ended a nasty relationship. She then just took in my younger brother, after the break-up of a ill-fated marriage. This latest development meant taking in, part-time, two very young little boys. Not exactly how she pictured her life at 74. But she still does it, with all the love she can have.

Then there's Marc Garneau, who was the first canadian in space. I think he's an amazing man. He actually spoke at an award ceremony for my former employer, and I was entranced by the faith this man showed in the value of what he was doing. Which includes showing other canadians that, literally, the sky's the limit.

[Bobbysredhead]

My hero is my mother, also. At the tender young age of 36, my father was murdered. My mother was left with my brother and myself. Aged 7 and 9 respectively. We had only lived in our house for 3 years and she was left with a 25 year mortgage, no job, no life insurance policy, and couldn't drive. In the face of this adversity, she got 2 jobs, raised 2 kids, and paid off the mortgage. She also made sure we went to ball games, amusement parks, etc. She never dated or went out. She always said there was just 1 man for her and that was my father. She is now 76 years old and is still working at the same job for 39 years. We were never on welfare, nor did she ever ask for a handout. SHE'S MY HERO!!!!!!!!!!

[countrygirl]

My hero is my mom! She raised us two girls on her own. She waited till we were grown then went to college and got her BSN and is working in the hospital and is a clinical nursing instructor.

Mrs. Kathy, my husband and I were stationed in Germany in the late 90's, I went with the women of our church to spend a week with Elizabeth Elliot in the alps. She is a wonderful person!

[RitaJo]

Right now, I would say Kathy, from here and Hyster-sisters.
Because so many of us are scared to tears to have a hyster and some have lots of complications after ward. Kathy started that site, and lots of us came there with our problems,etc or just to read.I know that site was a life saver for me.
Girls Get Going, is awesome. It gives us a place to come, chat, achive goals, meet friends.I think Kathy has a big heart to start these sites to help us with.Also, she helped me to get on here and post, right away, not like some ,days later.
No, I'm not looking for brownie points, there is nobody I've met or read about in the paper who I would concider a hero.
I just give Kathy a lot of credit for doing this for all of us!!!

[homeschooling_momma]

I too have many heros........my latest would have to be my Mother, Sara, who died from ALS (Lou Gehrigs Disease) last October.....My hubby is also my hero, because he works, and I stay home and he takes care of my children from a previous marriage......he likes my being here......

Jesus is my HERO. How I love Him so!

so many!

[Dlw0420]

I have a number of heros also, but I think my top choice would have to be a woman who I go to church with.

When my DH and I started going to church 6 yrs ago, she was going through Chemo, and had no hair. She had a really rough time of the whole thing, and came too close to death. She kept a positive attitude throughout the whole thing, and has become a strong voice for breast cancer prevention. She has helped my family in so many ways I cannot list them all. she is just such a strong woman, and keeps her chin up no matter what the situation. I think if more people were like her, the world would be so much more pleasant for our children to grow up in.

I would have to say my DH is my other hero, although I rarely tell him that. He works 2 jobs, so that I can stay home and tend to the homefront, and the children. If I wanted to work, he would be ok with it, but he wants me to have the option, and not feel like it is a pressure on me. I know that it doesn't sound like such a big thing, but for me it is. I believe that it is best for my children if I am available whenever they need me to be, and to be wherever they need me, no matter what that entails. They are my main priority and my DH understands this, and is so supportive about it, not just financially, but also emotionally. And when he knows I need a break, he is right there to take the reigns and let me take a nap or just to get away for a little bit. I love him for being all that he is, and for all that he does for me. He is such a wonderful support, and I admire his strong sense of love he has for us, and all that he does for us.

[Mykhal Jaems]

I am very fortunate to be able to live with my hero. My hero is my dear sweet husband.

DH is 34 and has lived a life that most won’t live in a lifetime. He lost his childhood when his mother became disabled. DH & his sister were her main caregivers as his father worked full time to provide for the family. His mother died when he was 15. A couple years before her death she had lost a leg and spent most of her time in bed. She suffered from depression and (I believe b/c of her depression) she was very cruel to both DH and my SIL.

After my MIL died, my FIL remarried the next Christmas Eve and left DH & my SIL alone (at ages 15 & 13) their first Christmas w/o their mother. That tells you a lot about the type of person my FIL is.

While DH was still in school he took courses and became a Fire Fighter/Paramedic. He continued being a fire fighter until a fire accident, he fell from the 3rd floor into the basement, breaking both his knees and ankles. After he healed, he continued his paramedic calling until he contracted Lyme disease (from a call to a car accident).

DH is now disabled, with a multitude of health issues. Despite everything he has gone thru and the excruciating pain he deals with everyday, DH has managed to keep a positive attitude of life.

I am happy to be the one to help him with what ever he needs b/c I know that he has given so much of himself to others. He put his life on the line so many times to rescue and save others, that what I do for him seem so very small by comparison.

[Asia]

My mom and dad are my hero's. I grew up in a very loving home. No divorce. I have never wanted for anything. My parents did not have any vices. They made a great home to grow up in.

[sk8ter]

I would have to say that my hero is my father. He always worked hard to provide for mysisters,mom and I. I always think of him in the highest reguards and think of him daily to help get through the tough times that I may go through. My dad and I are very close. Growing up I never heard my parents fight and my father never said a harsh or mean word to my mother and never raised a hand to her.

[LoveRainbows]

I would have to say Hilary Cliton.She is such a strong person.I really admire her for everything that she's been through.I think she's a great leader.My other hero is my grandmother.She also is a very strong person and I also admire her.She's been through so much in her life and just keeps on going.She lets nothing hold her back.Not even when she had breast cancer.