Courage

We read about heroes on a regular basis. The soldier that saves his squad from a terrible fate, or the baby sitter that pulls the children from a burning home. These acts amaze us. No perhaps we are awed by the miraculous effort of one person in the face of unimaginable odds. We wonder where do you find people of this caliber, this strength. I believe the answer is a simple one. These people can be found many places including next door. What sets these people apart is their commitment to a task that simply has to be done. Look at the workers in homes for the elderly. Look at the single parents raising children alone with reduced resources and no peer support. Look at the people assisting in drug rehabilitation programs and hospices. These people too are the heroes, the people with untiring courage. They make situations work that would otherwise crumble. In many cases these are our friends and peers. They deserve our admiration and support as much as the publicized heroes. Applaud these unsung heroes and become one whenever possible.