Heroes

When something is brought to our attention, we tend to notice it more often. And this week, for me, it was the word "hero" . It started when the new season of the NBC show "Heroes" came on television. I happened to mention that I'd never watched the show, and a friend said it was a great show, I should watch it. (Thanks Chris!!!) But that season three wouldn't make sense until I watched one and two. So, me being me, I logged in to my local library and reserved it. It was available, so I picked it up and started watching it last weekend. And boy, did I !! -- got sucked in, and sort of addicted; interesting story lines, reality woven with fantasy, making things entirely believable. Ok. Maybe not entirely. But .. the possibilities!!

But... that wasn't the point of this! (boy, am I easily distractable or what!?) The point is that when something is brought to mind, we notice it more. There are many songs about heroes (my current fav is "Here's to the Heroes, by Ten Tenors), persons who do heroic things. Google puts it this way:

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
champion: someone who fights for a cause
a being of great strength and courage celebrated for bold exploits;
often the offspring of a mortal and a god

In truth, not many of us come across these exceptional types on a daily basis. Or do we? There are an amazing number of "unsung heroes" who cross our paths every day:

those who tend to the little things;
those who come to our "rescue" when something goes wrong;
the ones who are there for us when we need a shoulder to cry on,
the ones who are strong when we need someone to lean on';
and the ones who love us just as we are, faults and all.

To all of my heroes: Em, Tammy, Cathy (my "sisters" !!!), Pammie,,, Prof,,, John,,, Chris,,, D. (yeah, You!),,, my online chat buddies,,, and my family .... Thank You! for being a hero to me!! I love you all.

So the next time the word "hero" pops into your reality ... take a moment and think about, and maybe even thank!, each one of your own heroes! I just did. :)

HUGS to everyone!!!

PS: As you know, kids think they know it all and scoff at parents who do silly things like get addicted to a TV Series.... but I'm going on record here: I convinced my son he should watch Heroes as well, so he gave it a try. And became addicted, just as I did. I know this, because as I was leaving for work at 5am the other morning, I could hear him watching it!! (hehehehehhee)