Heroes
02.25.08 (2:03 pm) [edit]
I just spent an hour on the phone with my health insurance provider, straightening out my complex maze of doctor bills. For many years, I've tried to do at least one good deed every day. I recently upped that ante to 3. My second good deed of the day was to be patient and cordial with the insurance guy who helped me get it all cleared up. He was obviously surprised when I thanked him and wished him a good day, even though we came up with another $900 in bills I have to pay. I'm certain he talks with a lot of angry people every day and I hope our conversation makes his day a little better. My previous good deed today was traffic-related. One more to go.I happened to see Elizabeth Edwards on television over the weekend and was once again impressed with her positive energy and commitment to getting on with life, even though she battles Stage 4 breast cancer. "She's my hero," I thought. Lance Armstrong is also my hero. Before I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I had absolutely no heroes. Now I do. I have three.
I discovered that I am my own hero.
posted by: Barnabus1 (reply)
post date: 02.25.08 (2:26 pm)
That sounds like a great idea, trying to do at least 3 good deeds per day!! Guess I'll have to start Today!!!
posted by: mimi (reply)
post date: 02.25.08 (4:37 pm)
you are one of my few hero's! sam is my other! that puts you way up on the ladder of importance : ) xoxo
posted by: FinalyFree (reply)
post date: 02.25.08 (7:27 pm)
You're one of my hero's too :)
posted by: mineral blue (reply)
post date: 02.25.08 (9:38 pm)
Oh, this is wonderful, heartwarming, that you have decided to acknowledge yourself as one of your heroes! What an inspiration you are!! I love you. :-)
posted by: doeeyed (reply)
post date: 02.29.08 (8:19 pm)
And well you should be :)
You're my hero too!
