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Despite a story inciting the news lately, about a man who
acted more like a villain than a hero – and has everyone questioning their own
likely behaviour if in his position – I believe true heroes still exist.
acted more like a villain than a hero – and has everyone questioning their own
likely behaviour if in his position – I believe true heroes still exist.
As a romance author who dedicates a good portion of each
book to a woman’s dream man, I don’t have to go back in time to look for the
real thing. I find examples all around me. In husbands and boyfriends who take
loving care of their women (and vice versa) because they want them to be happy.
What about the father who hasn’t had a decent coat for years because he figures
the kids need new clothes more than he does.
I know of a younger man who lives next door to an eighty-seven-year-old
widow and drives her to church most Sundays, to the grocery store every week and
to her doctor’s appointments – no relative, just a good neighbour – in my book
– a hero.
book to a woman’s dream man, I don’t have to go back in time to look for the
real thing. I find examples all around me. In husbands and boyfriends who take
loving care of their women (and vice versa) because they want them to be happy.
What about the father who hasn’t had a decent coat for years because he figures
the kids need new clothes more than he does.
I know of a younger man who lives next door to an eighty-seven-year-old
widow and drives her to church most Sundays, to the grocery store every week and
to her doctor’s appointments – no relative, just a good neighbour – in my book
– a hero.
As often as we see a story that might have us questioning the
kindness or bravery of men and women today, there are as many untold stories
that prove heroism still lives. Because I wanted to confirm this theory, I
glanced through some of the other news items and found a recent story about a
regular working man who risked his life to help a police office trying to
arrest a vicious felon. Another of a homeless man who’d jumped into a freezing
river to rescue a drowning victim. And yet another, of ordinary folks running
into a burning building with the sole intention of helping those still inside.
kindness or bravery of men and women today, there are as many untold stories
that prove heroism still lives. Because I wanted to confirm this theory, I
glanced through some of the other news items and found a recent story about a
regular working man who risked his life to help a police office trying to
arrest a vicious felon. Another of a homeless man who’d jumped into a freezing
river to rescue a drowning victim. And yet another, of ordinary folks running
into a burning building with the sole intention of helping those still inside.
Hero status doesn’t just belong to the male of the species
either. There are some pretty cool females willing to put themselves in danger
to help others.
either. There are some pretty cool females willing to put themselves in danger
to help others.
So, look around you and see if there is someone in your
world who you would consider as a hero. Share your story. It would be uplifting
for all of us to hear them, help rebuild our confidence in our fellow man…ahhh
person.
world who you would consider as a hero. Share your story. It would be uplifting
for all of us to hear them, help rebuild our confidence in our fellow man…ahhh
person.
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Congrats Mimi! You have won the coveted "Versatile Blogger" award. Please accept your award at http://anirishpatel.blogspot.com/2012/01/versatile-blogger-award.html
Mimi, I really admire this article, and you for writing it. Back in the early days of feminism, there was a popular meme: "Women hold up half of Heaven." Many women today seem to have forgotten that men hold up the other half.
Kathleen,
I'm ever so HAPPPPYYY!!!
This is great fun and I will cherish the award forever. At this time, I'd like to thank my parents for putting up with me and my wonderful husba..
Just kidding!
But I really do appreciate this and will happily carry on the torch!
Thank you xo Mimi
Bridget,
I loved your comment!
It's resonated with me all day and I just might have to make reference to it in a future book.
xo Mimi