HEROES

I was unaware that October 8 was National Heroes’ Day. This got me thinking about heroes, and I thought I’d better check on just what constitutes a hero. The dictionary tells me a hero is a person who is admired and acknowledged for their courage, outstanding achievements, and noble qualities, including being stronger, smarter, kinder, and more considerate of other people in desperate situations.
Seems reasonable
            So, do you have any heroes in your life? I do: my two sons, Charlie and my late son Jamie. Some time ago I listed them as heroes of mine because I‘ve always been incredibly proud of their depth and resourcefulness as it pertains to life.
            The internet suggests we have heroes in our homes, such as “a friend who is always there to lend support, a grandmother who always has a kind word to offer, a teacher who is considerate of her student’s needs… we should consider ourselves lucky to be surrounded by people who never hesitate to go above and beyond their call of duty.’
            I think our ability to celebrate heroes should go beyond Oct. 8. You can honour your heroes by…
1.Celebrate all the wonderful qualities of your heroes; thank them for inspiring you and honor them with gifts, cards, and kind words; heroes like to feel loved too
2.Do something nice: offer to volunteer, donate blood, or organize non-profit drives; find ways to contribute in some manner to your community
3.Be someone’s hero: help a person in need, be there for a friend who needs you, or simply be your own good self
 
OK, I’m inspired. And I’m going off to celebrate my heroes. Hope you are too…

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