Hero

Last September was the 10 year anniversary of 9/11.  Shelby and I watched a ton of specials about it.  We watched w/ the kids.  I remember Kelsey was scared and so we talked.  I told her how I felt that while this horrible terrible  thing happened and we needed to remember and memorialize the lives lost that day we also needed to celebrate the normal everyday people that were heroes that day.  I truly believe that battles are won by small people making decisions and choices that change the course of history.  There are many heroes in my life and not one of them is rich or famous  but they are all my heroes ,they are making a difference in my life.

The friends that have done so much when they didn't have to.  Honestly, I was terrified of what it would be like when we returned from our Christmas vacation.  The night of the MNO (moms night out if you aren't up on mommy lingo)I wasn't sure I wanted to go I felt so alone and I wasn't sure I could go and laugh and drink, i just didn't think I had it in me.  Then all of you wrote such sweet things, you had contacted so many businesses, you gave me and my kids presents,you  cried w/ me. You got me a free tequila shot.  I have never felt such a genuine outpouring of love and support and i could never use enough words to explain what it has meant to me. You didn't stop there.

You have gotten me through the last few months.  The messages, cards, texts, gift certificates, they always come when i am at the lowest and they always give me a reason to smile.  Anything I have asked of any of you , you have jumped right in and helped.  the fund raising, the walk, the garage sale, you have renewed my faith in humanity.  Thank you, i  am in awe of your awesomeness.

We are just about 1000.00 over our goal for the MDA  muscle walk.  My friends,family, my parents co-workers, the family and friends of my family and friends, you are my heroes.  You have made a difference in my life and the lives countless other families in my situation. Thank you.

Nicole, the pictures you took of my family, the way you captured robbie's personality, your generosity,  your kindness, you are my hero.  I hope that I can find a way to pass that kindness on to someone else and I will always be so grateful to you.

I hope that if there is anything to take from this post its that we all have the capacity to be someone's hero. That simply saying you are thinking of someone or offering your support is enough.  So many times in my life I have stayed quiet when I should have offered a kind word.  Now I know how very important those words are.  How just little things can pull someone through very difficult  times.