Nov 10 2007
Heroes
When people think of heroes, they usually think of someone who rushes into a burning building, rescues a kidnapped person, or does something equally courageous. However, these are not the only kinds of heroes. A hero is someone who does something to help others at an expense to himself or herself. To me, my mother is a hero.
My mom was always the one I went to when I needed someone to talk to. I asked her for advice (even though I didn’t always like what she said or did what she advised), and talked to her when I was feeling confused and frustrated with the way things were going. She was the one who took care of us when Daddy was out to sea. She was always strong when it was needed and sympathetic when that was what was needed.
Now, at the age of 76, she has to be her strongest. My younger sister, Peggy, is suffering from breast cancer that continues to spread throughout her body. It is now in her bones, brain, and other organs. She lives with my mom who has become Peg’s primary caregiver. Mom is the one who cooks for her, makes sure that she takes her medicine, gets her to the doctor, and takes care of the many things that need to be done all day. In addition, she takes care of the house and all of those things that keep her (Mom) healthy. Many days she is tired but continues because that is what she feels is her responsibility. All of these things she does out of love for her child. For these reasons, I would have to say that my mom is one of the greatest heroes I know. I only hope that I can live up to the example she has always shown me.
Blog Assignment #4 – Who is your hero? What has he/she done to make him/her a hero? Write at least 5 sentences.