tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post4371648668971738962..comments2023-10-24T05:53:13.006-05:00Comments on Something She Wrote: Random Question #5Janna Leadbetterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-53075561619764325692010-05-07T02:05:56.695-05:002010-05-07T02:05:56.695-05:00We're all heroes in our own way. I agree with ...We're all heroes in our own way. I agree with Robin - let's not idolize anyone - could get dangerous! <br /><br />I even read somewhere that even Mother Theresa had begun to have doubts about the existence of God during the last decade of her life but her own legend was just too big that she couldn't stop.<br /><br />So NO HEROES...<br /><br />Let's idolize bees! (responsible for Purple Cowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016727639028322093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-53150535108223061352010-05-06T23:51:31.841-05:002010-05-06T23:51:31.841-05:00Hmmm. Good question. Dang. This really should be e...Hmmm. Good question. Dang. This really should be easy.... *thinks* I guess it would be anyone who is following their dream. That sounds lame doesn't it? LOL<br /><br />How about my godmother - she's fighting cancer - if anyone is a hero it's a cancer survivor.<br /><br />*waves* Some great answers here!erica m. chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14773306703153110737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-78068986481648109012010-05-06T19:57:28.367-05:002010-05-06T19:57:28.367-05:00My mum. She raised kids in a country where she cou...My mum. She raised kids in a country where she couldn't speak the language, had no family or friends. Great but tough question!Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-75532957365737376662010-05-06T09:44:42.965-05:002010-05-06T09:44:42.965-05:00My husband. He is my protector, provider and part...My husband. He is my protector, provider and partner.The Hat Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698171137809654840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-76337416769700726182010-05-06T07:01:11.926-05:002010-05-06T07:01:11.926-05:00Eeek! I promise I didn't copy your post. LOL
...Eeek! I promise I didn't copy your post. LOL<br /><br />I don't know, I think people can be heroes in different ways. My mom, for raising us and working SO much in order to do it. For taking us on adventures with a limited budget.<br />My dad, because he's had so many tragedies and sorrows in his life but he's still an easygoing, kind person. <br /><br />And lots of other people. Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-20078254396649886032010-05-06T05:39:50.559-05:002010-05-06T05:39:50.559-05:00Our daughter, Abby. Not many people have had to de...Our daughter, Abby. Not many people have had to deal with the heartache and disappointment of a life changing spinal cord injury at the tender age of 6. <br /><br />Now, at 21, she is still dealing with the fallout of her injury. From health challenges to the even harder to grasp and accept, prejudices from our shallow, image obsessed, perfection seeking, society.<br /><br />She wants to have a Capri K @ No Whining Allowedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11766473608842771588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-69569029417755232622010-05-05T21:27:40.223-05:002010-05-05T21:27:40.223-05:00My mom, who has dealt with much adversity with gra...My mom, who has dealt with much adversity with grace and love and generosity with God at the center of her life.<br /><br />Thank you, Janna, for making me remember...pattihttp://www.pattilacy.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-89530176337938011732010-05-05T21:02:50.632-05:002010-05-05T21:02:50.632-05:00Hands down...my husband Jeff.
Thanks for making ...Hands down...my husband Jeff. <br /><br />Thanks for making me think about this.<br /><br />Love,<br /><br />Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green IslandSharon Lovejoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321160956925191137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-9550814303236665832010-05-05T19:43:03.506-05:002010-05-05T19:43:03.506-05:00Joanne, thanks. I meant to add my thoughts to the ...Joanne, thanks. I meant to add my thoughts to the pile, and you've reminded me I never did. :)<br /><br />Right now I'll say my dad is my hero. He's been through -- and is going through -- so much, but he's weathered it with good humor and love.Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-61168991546203405492010-05-05T18:59:47.785-05:002010-05-05T18:59:47.785-05:00I don't really have any heroes.
I believe in ...I don't really have any heroes.<br /><br />I believe in the idea of being my own hero. I certainly "save" my kids and family on a regular basis. (small stuff, that is)Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04505675063769786300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-57237142682259021782010-05-05T18:05:32.643-05:002010-05-05T18:05:32.643-05:00My hero is my best friend and lover. He is also a...My hero is my best friend and lover. He is also a hero to our kids.JLChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05405559509794744714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-849418208865459622010-05-05T17:41:47.761-05:002010-05-05T17:41:47.761-05:00My son. He is empathetic and selfless. He asks q...My son. He is empathetic and selfless. He asks questions quietly but his mind is hungry. He is only eight but he teaches me to be a better person by example. What the hey is that? I am lucky to know him.<br /><br />xo<br />erinWoman in a Windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14747858840088922077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-46637195000955890002010-05-05T17:33:28.772-05:002010-05-05T17:33:28.772-05:00I'm going to side with Melanie. It does depen...I'm going to side with Melanie. It does depend on the day, and what I might need. Today, my hero would be my daughter, who just last week finished up her education with her Master's Degree after getting through a one-year accelerated program that kept her extremely busy.<br /><br />Now Janna? We'd like to know your hero, too ...Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-48673629608388382392010-05-05T16:06:26.302-05:002010-05-05T16:06:26.302-05:00That has to be my hubby. He's my rock and know...That has to be my hubby. He's my rock and knows me like no other. He also makes me laugh and life would be so boring without laughter!Clementinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745982305618408952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-34644833315029168602010-05-05T15:01:38.766-05:002010-05-05T15:01:38.766-05:00I wish I could think of one right now - seems a sh...I wish I could think of one right now - seems a shame I can't!<br /><br />Hmm.... okay, I am going to say my mother who adopted me - despite all the problems and all the mistakes and all the Stuff of it all, she took in three kids who were not her own, newly married, and she worked at a job outside the home, and she had two of her own kids - five kids, working mom - <br />Yeah, I think that&#Kathryn Magendiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863595228298349863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-91409630834321153432010-05-05T14:46:18.465-05:002010-05-05T14:46:18.465-05:00My grandparents...They are something special!
I b...My grandparents...They are something special!<br /><br />I became one of your followers today. You have a lovely posts. :)Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-6351172127660152802010-05-05T14:23:05.570-05:002010-05-05T14:23:05.570-05:00My cousin Sal, who tries every day to live life to...My cousin Sal, who tries every day to live life to the fullest even though she struggles with a long list of mental and physical challenges, any one of which would have most of us curled up on the floor.Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-64031520043450274862010-05-05T13:56:12.172-05:002010-05-05T13:56:12.172-05:00I have decided it's dangerous to have heroes t...I have decided it's dangerous to have heroes that are real people. They will let you down. Better to stick with fictional heroes. A friend told me that if I really needed to have a hero, I should idolize bees. That's probably good advice.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-62272222731747251402010-05-05T12:52:51.265-05:002010-05-05T12:52:51.265-05:00My living hero is my husband.My living hero is my husband.Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-80488452797584811592010-05-05T12:44:27.202-05:002010-05-05T12:44:27.202-05:00Just discovered your blog and I am enjoying it ver...Just discovered your blog and I am enjoying it very much. <br /><br />This is a tough question for my first comment here! <br /><br />My hero right now is my Dad- he's always supportive and always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needs it.Melissa Sarnohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11215683401795724259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-3844054877231795912010-05-05T12:08:40.576-05:002010-05-05T12:08:40.576-05:00I'm with Melanie. It's different people fo...I'm with Melanie. It's different people for different things. Right now, it is my daughter who has so much courage and determination. She put herself out there and tried out for something she didn't make last year, knowing she could fail and experience the devastation all over again. Thank goodness she made it though!!!! I'm so proud of her for trying!Sherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-64433120690198265772010-05-05T10:39:09.656-05:002010-05-05T10:39:09.656-05:00My mom, for sure. She gives all of herself. She&...My mom, for sure. She gives all of herself. She's amazing.septembermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01570525910483384484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-43546353540221667512010-05-05T10:09:34.181-05:002010-05-05T10:09:34.181-05:00my living hero is my daughter, hailey, who
was bra...my living hero is my daughter, hailey, who<br />was brave enough to leave her high school<br />her senior year to escape some bad<br />influences.<br /><br />she moved to a place where she only knew<br />her sister and brother in law, but now has<br />made some lovely, sweet, wholesome new<br />friends.<br /><br />she never complained, and i miss her terribly.myletterstoemilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17555607498974287844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-20511253784411828052010-05-05T09:44:52.027-05:002010-05-05T09:44:52.027-05:00My Paternal Grandmother has always been my hero. S...My Paternal Grandmother has always been my hero. She is a lot like me: stern, serious...<br />She left high school to marry my grandfather and then seems to have launched herself into a never-ending self-education that spans hand-writing analysis, tai-chi (sp?), religious study, politics, classic literature, herbs/nutrition... She is amazing and as I age and mature, I'm starting to learn thatCamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11781160165639433696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-53346602372824153882010-05-05T09:18:33.453-05:002010-05-05T09:18:33.453-05:00My grandmother. She is the strongest person I know...My grandmother. She is the strongest person I know. After losing her husband more than a year ago, she is still going strong, still living life, and still determined to keep moving. Her attitude is wonderful despite losing the love of her life. She is in her 80s, yet her attitude is still that of a beautiful young woman. And to me, she is beautiful inside and out!Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.com