My Hero . . .

Heroes aren’t just for little boys with action figures and capes

They aren’t just for people rescues from rushing water

Or raging flames.

They are for every day people just trying to get by

Living life the best that they can.

I know a lot of people who have done heroic things

But you are my hero.

Not just today or for this reason or that

But because you live life that way.

You are my hero because you have been there for me.

In the darkest moments of my life

Warm hugs, reassurance and lost sleep.

Not even the ugly truth scared you.

You took me in when no one else would.

But it wasn’t just that.

I don’t feel like your project

You call me your friend.

You are my hero not because if things you do

But who you are.

You are real and I need to see that.

When you are hard pressed on every side

The character revealed is one of beauty and strength.

You give of yourself every day

To show others the love of God.

Even when it isn’t the best of days.

You are my hero though because

Even in the midst of discouragement.

You make what seem to be the hard choices to me

To recognize the pain

But still rely on your faith.

You are my hero

And I can only hope to grow into the person

That I see in you!

I Love You FRIEND!