WEEKLY TASKS:
There are three tasks each week:
First, there's a blog entry (about 250 words)which will have you respond to a hopefully thought-provoking question.
Second, there's a reading. There’s no blog entry associated with this. Just read.
Third, there's a written response to the reading. Your reading and writing on the blog must be completed by the Friday (by midnight) of the week in which the reading falls.This entry should be a long paragraph.
The roles of heroes in our world are unrealistic. People choose their heroes to be people that do not exist, like superheroes, or people of fame. They are people who do not have value or respect for themselves or society. For example, you hear people saying their hero are musicians who make a lot of money but have no respect for women. Instead a hero should be people who help save the world and make it a better place to live in. Someone who is unselfish and does not live to only gain for themselves. I am positive that everyone, or almost everyone, has a hero or someone they look up to. Usually a hero is someone we hold high and is someone with power; but for me that is not the case. My hero, is viewed as an ordinary person to everyone. A woman who is simple and kind. This woman puts everyone before herself and lives to serve her family. And she is not only my hero but my rock; she is my mother! She is the woman who gave birth to my siblings and I. She raised us the best way she could. My mother is an amazing person and her strength compares to no other person. Till this day, she will defend her family, especially her grandkids. My mother is truly a person that should be viewed as a hero because she chose to stay at home and raise her children and still helps out raising her grandkids. She could have been selfish and worked but instead she gave up her entire life to become a mother. Now, I am a mother myself and I know that if I am half the mother to my daughter that she was to me then I did a great job.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree! I feel like I'm a good parent, but I'm not sure I can ever hold a candle to the things my Mom has done and been through. Your mom sounds pretty amazing, and it sounds like she deserves your praise. Nice post.
DeleteGreat post Andrea! I think your mother has to be an amazing women because she raised an unique person like you, who really understands motherhood and the sacrifices a mother has to go through to raise children.
DeleteAndrea, I loved your post because my hero is also my mother! I think it is so great that you recognize your mom and now can use what she taught you with your daughter! I am hoping of the same thing when I have children. You sound like you have a wonderful mother and are going to be and are a wonderful mother your self.
DeleteI love that you talk about heros being everyday people to everyone else. I think that everyone has a hero and although that person might not be a hero to anyone else they are a hero to that one person. Good post!
DeleteI really enjoyed reading your post. I consider my mom as my hero too. I am not a mother yet, but I hope to be a great one like mine and yours!
DeleteI would have to say my hero is my Mom because she has been the single most influential person in my life. She has spent the better part of almost 30 years putting my siblings and I before her own needs. I’m the oldest of four kids, and my parents divorced when I was seven. Because I’m the oldest, my Mom has always had very high expectation of me, but she never let that get in the way of her unconditional love and support. My Mom has supported me through everything I’ve ever wanted to do from motorcycle racing to pursuing my dream of being an engineer. My Mom is my hero because she taught me how to succeed even in the face of adversity, and she taught me that, with hard work, anything is possible. When I was 14 years old, I convinced her I wanted an old truck to drive as my first car, so she helped me save my money to buy a ’71 Chevy truck. When we brought the truck home, it was in pretty rough shape. My Mom agreed to match every dollar I saved towards the truck, and, needless to say, we both had plenty of money tied up in that old pickup. My Mom is a doctor, so she has always stressed the importance of education, but if I decided to quit school tomorrow, she would support me. I can only hope to be as instrumental in the development of my son’s life as my Mom has been in mine.
ReplyDeleteBrandon,
DeleteHaving your mother as your hero is amazing because you know after everything you do in life from success to mistakes our mothers will love us unconditionally (speaking from personal experience as well).
Brandon I too chose my mother as my hero and I also choose my father. I couldn't choose between them because like your mother has put you and your siblings ahead of her life both my parents have done that for my sister and I. Reading about how your mother is your hero is very sweet. It really warms my heart and I could also relate to you. I really enjoyed your post!
DeleteIt is nice to have a parent be more than just a parent.
DeleteMom is always a great choice! As they always say.."moms know best!"
DeleteGood post Brandon! Mothers are true heroes. That is awesome that you have such a great relationship with your mom, and she is always supportive of you.
DeleteI personally don’t have a hero. My definition of a hero is a person that one can look up to and inspire to be like. A hero is a person that is someone not of the ordinary, and is inspiring enough to invoke changes in another’s life. I agree that there are many people in society that may fit this mold, but I do not have a person that I aspire to be like. I prefer to define my own success, and create my own path towards what happiness truly can be. I do not want the responsibility and stress that comes with trying to live up to someone else’s lifestyle. In my younger days in school, teachers used to teach us that anyone could be a hero. Teachers opened our mind to believe that heroes were all around us. The examples that were typically given were; parents, teachers, firefighters, policemen and policewomen. Hero’s are amazing at what they do, but their flaws make them regular humans just like the rest of society. Everyone makes mistakes, but as a hero it is important on how to correct those mistakes. The role for heroes in the world is to set a standard of what someone should or shouldn’t be like. In movies and other venues of media the hero is often someone who fits the norms of society in some sort of way. If that norm or way of behavior is broken, the hero is praised for their actions after the event, or punished no matter the actions taken after the event. People are able to learn from heroes actions and better their lives accordingly. In all, heroes are those people who are examples of better characters, actions, and qualities that will drive society to raise their own personal standards. For me in my life, no one realistic person has ever come close to fitting this mold. And like I previously state, I am much more comfortable with mapping my own map of accomplishments. Those accomplishments will be because of my dreams and goals set for me, not because someone else has lived or done it.
ReplyDeleteBritt, it's interesting that, as you say, a hero can have flaws and that those flaws just make the hero more of a real human...good post.
DeleteHey Britt, I understand and agree with what you are saying about having to live up to a certain expectation when having a hero. But as you did mention, a hero can be a regular person in society who repects, loves, and honors, and to me, it would be hard to live up to sometimes but it makes us all better people.
DeleteThanks professor. Andrea, it is definitely hard, and you are right that is the motivation that others may need to do better.
DeleteBritt I really enjoyed reading your post. I, like the professor, think its interesting how you mentioned that heroes have flaws and they make the hero more of a real human. It is true heroes do make mistakes, but it is how they get up which makes them the heroes that they are. Great post!
DeleteThanks Nancy.
DeleteI believe super hero is someone who is able to save, rescue, celebrate, and share my sorrows with me. When I was little and watched the super hero shows such as: batman, superman, and superwomen, I used to think that to be a hero one has to wear some form of costume, but with time I realized that superhero is an ordinary person with an extra ordinary qualities, and I did find that person in my life and that person would have to be my husband. I met my husband 18 years ago and during that time he was a med student and I was a high school dropout, but that didn’t bother him and from the first day he held my hand and never let go of me. Over the years the person that I’ve become and the things that I’ve achieved, it is only for his devotion and contribution, but what makes him a super hero is that he will never take one inch of credit for helping me to rebuild my life. He holds me when I am sad, he celebrates my happiness when I am happy, and he gives only his best to me each and every day. My husband is my true super hero.
ReplyDeleteIt amazing that you were able to find someone in your life like that, love like that can truly be hard to find. I like this post!
DeleteKazi I too, believe that love has a lot to do with why we chose our heroes to be who they are.
DeleteWhat a great post! I love the last part. Especially when you said that he hold you when your sad and celebrates with you when are happy! I can tell you two are still madly in love! Never lose that!
DeleteIt is amazing how the ones we love are in our lives for a particular reason, some of them becoming our heroes.
DeleteAlthough rare I have two heroes in my life. My parents. My mother and father have gave me so much without asking anything of me in return. They have always been there for me. They help me stand when I no longer feel I can. My parents are my heroes because they have done so much for me. They gave me words of wisdom when they knew I was heading for a disaster. They have also worked hard to pay for my education. They worked late hours and did all they could so that I wouldn't have to work while going to school. I am lucky to have the parents that I have. I am also very proud to call them my parents. Without them I wouldn't be the strong, independent girl I am today. A hero to me is a person who saves you from harms way. A person who truly cares and will be there without an excuse. They'll do anything to keep you out of harms way even if it means they get hurt in the process; they are not afraid to give up their life for yours. They are also good role models. A hero gives and doesn't expect anything in return because what they truly care about is you and your safety. Heroes play a big role in our lives because without them we are more likely to fall and stay down then rise up. In life we need people for support because alone getting up from a fall could be very difficult. Heroes are also important because they are the role models we need. There the people who influence you to be the person you are. Heroes aren't just crime fighters in suits there the people you thank God for putting into your life.
ReplyDeleteSo true, our hero's are the people we thank God for. Although we don't pick our family, God has a plan for us and a reason for why he does what he does. You are so blessed to have such a wonderful family and support system.
DeleteThis series of questions is not as simple as it seems. There are multiple types of heroes that exist in the world. This ranges from the brave people who join emergency services or the military in order to save or protect others to the humble friend who inspires you to be greater than your beginnings. These different types of heroes create different reactions from those who view them. To those saved by a member of the emergency or armed services, there is gratitude with a possibility of the rescued wanting to be just like them. This can even evoke similar feelings from people who simply heard about the story without being involved. Conversely, while an inspirational hero may bring their admirer up to their level, an outsider may simply wonder what is so great about this person. Unfortunately, I don’t feel that I look up to any particular individual as a hero. I consider anyone who is in law enforcements, emergency response, or any branch of the armed forces to be a hero, but I cannot think of any specific individual. The role of a hero in society, however, remains the same regardless of what type of hero. A hero’s role is to help others less fortunate than themselves, and to do so according to their own conscience.
ReplyDeleteThere are many different types of heroes! I wrote about cartoon super heroes I used to watch on TV. However, I also can't seem to think of an individual who I know personally and regard as a hero. There are people in my life who are very important to me, but none that are cartoon hero status. Thanks for your insights.
DeleteI agree with you! There are many different types of heroes and they all serve the same purpose. I also like how you said they help others based in their own conscience. Heroes do not help others for their benefit, they do it for others.
DeleteI consider myself to be very lucky to have a hero in my life. I use to think of my grandfather as just a father figure. Then I realized he was much more than that to me, he was my hero. My father passed away when I was just three years old, leaving my mother to raise me on her own. My grandfather seen how my mother was struggling as a single parent, and offered to help her with what ever it was she needed when it came to me. Money was never a problem growing up thanks to my grandfather. My mother and I always had food on the table, and a roof over our heads. My mother spent most of her time working because she had to. She felt bad that my grandpa was doing so much for us and felt that she also had to provide for us. So I spent most of my time with my grandparents. My grandpa would take me to school and pick me up. My grandpa did everything a parent would do to take care of his/her child. He would discipline me when I was doing something wrong. He taught me right from wrong. He taught me morals and values. He also, like any father figure would tell his daughter, told me to stay away from boys. But most importantly, he never let me give up. He taught me never to say I CAN’T. Because of him I have accomplished what I have accomplished today. My grandfather never gave up on me and has supported me since I was a little girl to be someone in life. My grandfather is more than a father figure, he is my hero.
ReplyDeleteVanessa, your post is great. Your grandpa and your mom sound like wonderful, hardworking people!
DeleteHeroes have varying roles in our world. Some heroes give us hope or are people we strive to be like. I feel that more often than not, our heroes change over time. Our heroes as children may be Captain America, but then as we grow up, we move to more realistic people such as our parents, military members, policemen, firefighters, etc. I feel that our heroes are people that help us get through hard times, even if they only help indirectly.
ReplyDeleteMy hero went through a lot with me as I grew up. My hero stood up for my siblings and I as we were growing up and dealt with a difficult childhood, and often times was my only friend (as my family moved a lot). My hero made me strive to be as great of a person as I felt she thought I was. My hero isn't a person, she is my dog. Kelszie was a miniature long haired dachshund (weenie dog), and of anyone in my life, I will always say she is my hero. As a child, she was my baby doll; I dressed her up and put her in high chairs and strollers. I shoved pacifiers in her mouth and shared my crib with her as a baby. She always loved me and always protected me from everything (my siblings, strangers, and sometimes my parents).
As we grew up, she was always my best friend. If I was having a bad day, she'd always make it better just by giving me a kiss and cuddling up to me. She always made me want to be a great person because I didn't want her to think I wasn't.
She is my hero because I always felt that she was supportive, and as odd as that sounds, sometimes I felt that she was the only one that cared about me. I went through some really tough times, and I remember crying on the floor wanting to die, and no matter what anyone said, it was Kelszie who would come over and lick my face and lay down with me. I called her my "life support" because I swear she was the only thing that kept me alive sometimes. I truly think that she saved my life time and time again. Still to this day, although she has passed away, she is my hero because she got me through the toughest times in my life. She was my best friend and always dependable.
Just like a lot of people have amazing parents that they can always rely on and talk to, that's what Kelszie was to me. I don't think I'd be here today if it weren't for her, and that makes her my hero.
Brandi just love love and love your post! Never thought that a dog can change someone's life in such a big way. I am so sorry that you had a tough childhood, and I can understand what you must have gone through. I also didn't have a pleasant childhood, but I am so happy that you are able to let go of your past and moving forward. Bravo to you and special thanks to Kelszie who kept a little girl alive. Great post!
DeleteThe saying a dog is a mans best friend isn't in vain, and you dog is a clear example of this. Our pets know when we are having a bad day and feel sad when we are this way. My dogs cuddle next to me when they see me cry and lay there until they see me at ease. I loved your post!!!!
DeleteI love your post, Brandi. Sometimes pets are a bigger comfort than people. When my dogs hear me cry they come running into the room and snuggle up next to me.
DeleteI understand how you feel about your dog. Last year when I was going through a very difficult experience for me, I got my puppy Cookie. She helped me out a lot and made me feel a lot better. Dogs love their owners and will always do everything to make people happy.
DeleteWhen first reading this week’s question, I found it really interesting. My first thought was that I wanted to pick someone like Ironman or Superman, but quickly realized that while they are my favorite heroes,, they were not necessarily a real hero. In this case, I believe that for us to have a hero, it would have to be a real life person that we look up to and that gives us hope or reason for doing the things that we choose to do in our life. Everyone has a different opinion and definition to what or who is a hero. For me, a lot of my heroes were athletes like Jerry Rice, Dirk Nowitzki, and Kobe Bryant. A number of them really pushed me and inspired me to be just as good as they were in their respective sports. This, in return, kept me in great shape all the time and it also helped me acquire a certain way of thinking that some people don’t get. It taught me the aspects of teamwork and discipline and a whole list of other things. So, not only did these heroes keep me active and engaged all the time but they also indirectly helped me develop myself as a person. That is why I believe they can be considered a hero to me.
ReplyDeleteGrant,
DeleteNice post. I can completely relate with what you're saying. When I was taking sports seriously, I always found the drive to dig deeper and push harder from the respected athletes in the sport. You make some good points.
The definition of a hero is a person that one looks up to and or admires. Although, I admire some people, I choose not to have a hero. I aspire to be the best person I can be for myself. People in society choose hero's such as famous people, or movie characters, or loved ones. I do believe that a hero is a person who is selfless, one who is driven to make positive changes in this world for others. There are many people that work towards these things but I would not consider them my hero. I choose to peruse my own destiny and happiness. I would just want to be a person that my kids and loved ones can respect and look up to. The challenge of being a respectable person these days can be difficult in itself. All human beings have flaws and imperfections therefore their undesirable features makes them the same as myself. If I just continue to peruse the best possible qualities for myself, I can become my own hero. The many people in our world that would fit the description of a hero is bought to us as young kids. While growing up, many people tell us to look up to our teachers, big brothers or sisters, our parents or those of authority, but as we grow older and wiser we realize that those people are just like us. Instead of disappointing myself, I looked up to certain personal characteristics of people. I believe that ones character is a strong force one can invest in themselves. As a famous writer named Walt Whitman once put it, "Character and personal force are the only investments that are worth anything." One can strive to be their own hero as I feel I will try and do.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting post! You do make a good point about not having a particular hero, but possess characteristics of people. I think that is something we all do as we get older we strive to have characteristics of people that might have impacted our life in one way or another.
DeleteMy hero would have to be my best friend. My best friend is my hero because I would be completely lost without him. I feel that we all have different definitions of a hero or who a hero can be. I believe a hero is someone you look up to, someone who inspires you, and someone who is there for you. My best friend has all of those traits in my eyes. We have been friends since freshman year of high school so about 8 years now. He is someone who inspires me in the choices that I make in my life, and is someone who's advice I always take into consideration. He is someone who brings out the qualities in me that I don't normally show on my own, such as being spontaneous, or adventurous. Most of all he is the one person I can always count on to be there for me, no matter the situation big or small. That is truly a characteristic of a hero, someone who is there for you and never lets you down. I am lucky to have a hero in my life who happens to be my best friend.
ReplyDeleteGreat post Celina! I really like the idea as well that someones qualities as a person can be defined as heroic.
DeleteNice post Celina. I also thought of my best friend when I read the question.
DeleteA hero is a person or figure we look up t for inspiration and who helps us become motivated to reach our goals. We choose our heroes based on the experiences and obstacles they have been able to surpass along their journey to reaching their dreams. At times, heroes have provided us with comfort, security, and have pushed us in direction of success. Based on these roles a hero can play, I have chosen my father as a hero for the majority of my life. My father grew up extremely poor causing him to make his own shoes out of any scraps he found along with wearing patched clothes. However, despite being poor he knew he could become something better if he did well in school. After graduating elementary school, my father earned a full ride scholarship to a very prestigious middle/high school. However, since he was poor he could not attend the ceremony that was required in order to obtain that scholarship. This cause my dad to begin working to support his family at the age of 13 years old in arduous field and construction labor in the city of Mexico. Every time my father wants to motivate me to continue with school he narrates this story with tears in his eyes making my heart quiver and break for him. Now, I see my father and I become determined to go to school to accomplish his dream. My father is my hero as he has shown me that I can accomplish my dreams, as he will always be there to support me and lift me up when I am down. I love my father and he will always be my one and only hero.
ReplyDeleteTHIS POST IS FROM TAREN:
ReplyDeleteWhen I first read this post it took me by surprise. Hero? I have never thought about who is a hero in my eyes. Then I thought about what I should expect of a hero. Ok, strong, compassionate, selfless, powerful? Who have I looked up to? Who do I want to be like when I grow up? What traits does someone carry that I don’t? When I asked myself these questions only one person popped into my head, my daughter. Surprisingly, I do think she fits that role. She makes mistakes, doesn’t always listen the first time, and eats too much candy but she possesses qualities that I wish I had. She gives everyone a fair chance and doesn’t hold grudges. She doesn’t discriminate or stereotype. She reminds me that neither should I. She treats people for how they make her feel not what they look like. Her dreams are a big as she can imagine. She makes me feel that I too can dream big. She doesn’t care about how dirty the house is or what bills are due. She just wants to spend quality time with her friends and family. And isn’t that what life is about; cherishing the moments with the people that matter in our lives. She has also inspired me to be the best I can be. She came into my life right when I needed her. I make choices in life to set a good example for her. I went back to school to show her that nothing is impossible and that you when you set goals you should finish them.
Even though my daughter is only 5 years old, she is the most important and influential person in my life. She has molded me into the women I am today. I hope one day I can see my daughter become successful and a mother with children of her own to inspire her.
This was a great post! I don't think many people think of it this way. I think a lot of other people view the other way around. Well put.
DeleteHello Taren, I can relate to your post in many ways. My son is almost 5, and I think of him as my hero as well. Us as parents have this unconditional love for our children, and we see how innocent and precious they truly are. I felt as if my son has taught me just as much as I taught him.
DeleteMy hero is my Grandpa. He is the most amazing man that I know and he has the kindest heart of anyone that i know. My grandpa is my hero because he has taught me how to be the man that i am today. Without my grandpa showing me the way in life i would have been a little lost and would not have know exactly who i was. He struggled to teach my dad and me how to get our act together when we were both young. y dad then taught me the same things my grandpa taught him. This allowed me to grow up with the teachings and lifestyle ways of my grandpa. His philosophy is to not be a pansy, and to get over whatever is wrong with you and get on with life. He's the strongest 85 year old that i know of. He goes to work everyday and works his butt off.He is my idol and he is a perfect example of how i want to be when i am his age. Heroes in our world are meant to be role models. Without heroes kids and young adults would not have an ideal to live up to or a person they want to be like. These heroes have a major responsibility to act the way they want others to act. by doing this our children will grow up with good ideals in life and have a better understanding of how life should be lived.
ReplyDeleteA hero doesn’t have to be someone the superhuman abilities. It can be any ordinary human willing to sacrifice himself for another human being. I find my dad to be one of my heroes because he has worked so hard to get our family where we are. Every time I touch his hands they are so rough and hard because of the labor he has done most of his life. He has sacrificed most of his life working for us, and that’s how I find he is a hero. I also find heroes to be people that do so many philanthropic things for human kind. It doesn’t have to be something big, but it can be as small as buying a homeless person lunch. I even find teachers to be heroes because they are training the future leaders of this country. Teachers are underpaid and overworked and deserve to be called heroes. Sometimes teachers inspire kids more than their parents do. The roles of heroes in the world are to do good to others without asking for anything in return. They’re there to help others without having to be asked.
ReplyDeleteI thought the way you described your father was very touching. It is such a blessing to have great family.
DeleteI do not have one specific hero; however, I do admire certain qualities in others that I find heroic. The people that I find to hold these heroic qualities are my Mother, Boyfriend, Brothers, and fitness model Jamie Eason. The heroic quality that my Mother posses is her determination. My Mother has been through many highs and lows throughout her life, and I truly admire her determination to continue to seek higher ground and hold a smile while doing so. My Boyfriend is also someone who carries heroic qualities. His work ethic and self-disciplined are an inspiration. He motivates me to progress and stay focused on what is important. Three other people who I consider a hero are my older brothers. All of their individual creativity constantly inspires me to improve in my paintings and drawings. Fitness model Jamie Eason, is someone that I find tough and health robust. Her dedication to fitness inspires me to exercise and live a healthy life. Together all of these qualities I find heroic, and inspire me to progress.
ReplyDeleteI like how you find something heroic in more than one person. There are qualities I find heroic in more than one person as well. Great post!
DeleteWhen I was young, before kindergarten, I had two favorite superheroes. I remember having obsessions with Superman and Popeye the Sailor Man. I loved Superman because of all his super powers. His ability to fly was the most impressionable super power. It was because I thought his cape gave him the ability to fly. I used to run around the house with a bath towel tied around my neck hoping I would go “up, up and away!” I even remember jumping off the couch to get the extra wind under my cape for lift off, but no such luck. I just wasn’t meant to leave the ground higher than a jump. I think about the time I realized I wasn’t going to fly was when I started trying my luck with imitating Popeye. If you are a native Bakersfield resident of more than thirty years then you might remember a grocery store by the name of Gemco. I remember going with my mom shopping to Gemco and one time I picked out some spinach. My mom said “you’re not going to like it.” I didn’t care. If Popeye ate spinach and instantly became strong then spinach is what I needed. My mom was right, canned spinach was terrible! I think the hero’s role in the world is to protect all that is good by defeating evil. The super heroes I loved to watch gave me the fantasy that the impossible was possible if I just put on my cape or ate some spinach. Although I never took flight or gained unimaginable strength I still enjoyed imaging for the moment that these powers were possible if I just popped a can of spinach or put on my cape.
ReplyDeleteI love Popeye! Those were such great cartoons to watch! I loved reading your post, because I remember my dad telling me to eat my spinach so I could be like Popeye. I used to hate it. I would always say "but dad I'm a girl!" I secretly loved Popeye though! Popeye would get so fed up of the "bad" characters, and just beat them up. haha
DeleteHello Joesph, I thought your post was interesting because I tell my son the same thing about eating his veggies cause power rangers do. When my son eats his veggies he thinks he is actually getting stronger by the second. He says, "mom I can feel my muscles growing."
DeleteMany times when people think of the word “hero” the image of batman or superman quickly come to mind. This type of hero has super powers and unbelievable strength that only comes to life in movies and novels. Numerous amounts of people may be fooled into thinking a hero needs to have unrealistic characteristics such as superpowers; however, a hero should be someone that people look up to and strive to be. There is no way that people can attempt to mirror batman’s kind acts reason being he is just a fiction character. At the age of 17, I found my real hero who happens to be my son. I can honestly say that my son is my hero because he makes me want to be a better person. In everything that he does he always seems to have a good attitude; I admire so many things about my son. For example, a couple weeks ago we were at Wal Mart and a little girl fell and my son went over and helped her up. Then he turned to me and suggested that we buy her a chocolate. Even though Andrew is just a couple months from being five, he is so compassionate and caring. He is the only person who can put the biggest smile on my face after a hard day’s work. When I feel that certain things in my life are not working out, I always think about what would be the best for my son as the end result. Thinking of such a question is working for me reason being I never act selfishly due to the fact that what I do good or bad will eventually affect my son.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to know that your son is on his way to grow up a very good man. Not a lot of kids like to help people anymore. Keep up raising him the way you are and I know he will grow up to be an excellent person.
DeleteI also think that a hero should be someone that people look up to. A real hero helps make you into a better person, just like your son.
DeleteWhen I read this question there was automatically one person that came to my mind, my mother. She is such a strong woman and has been through out my whole life. My father has obsessive compulsive personality disorder and is a alcoholic, so although he was there for almost my whole life she was always the one to make sure everything was okay for us. I have many vivid memories of my dad ruining a holiday, birthday, vacation or just a normal day, but my mom was always there to make sure me and my brothers were okay. She was always there to do damage control and to this day that has made a complete difference in my life. She has shown me as I got older how strong of a woman she is; through the battles with my father, raising us, working and doing all of her other daily duties. She has always been there to support me no matter what I wanted to do and would always make sure to tell me how proud she was (and is) of me. Through my whole life she made sure to make me and my brothers her priority, and that is why she is a hero too me. She never missed a basketball game, award ceremony, graduation, school event and any thing else we were participating in. As I have grown up to become a young adult with different issues that come up in my life, she always makes sure to let me know I can talk to her about anything with no judgement. Now her and my father are finally going through the process of divorce, I still she the strength she has with my younger brother (who is 14) and for herself. I can see she feels alone and hurt, because she now no longer has the life she thought she was going too but she always keeps her faith. She has shown me how to also keep my faith and be a woman of God, to know he always will take care of us. I could go on and on about why my mother is a hero but I think this can sum it up. I have also been blessed with a wonderful future mother-in-law and I am sure she will play that hero roll for me as well.
ReplyDeleteAs for what is the role of hero's today, I think like a lot of my classmates have already stated, we see hero's as celebrities or super hero's. For some people that is all they have to look up too and call a hero. To me that is sad, and I hope that can change for the future generations. I feel like people can choose a hero to be someone they never met, like a celebrity or a fictional character; when they have people that have done so much for them and they are not even considered. Those people to me are real hero's that support you everyday, not to say we shouldn't look to our idols as well but know where it should start from.
My hero is someone who I am very close to. She changed my diapers, kissed my craped knees and let me eat cookie dough when I was little. My grandmother has achieved so many things in her life and has never given up on anything she set her mind to. She is my hero because I admire all the hard work and dedication she has put into every aspect of her life. When she turned eighteen, she left the quite little town of Chimayo, New Mexico to become an airline stewardess for Pan American Airlines. She traveled the world and always has a new story to tell when someone asks her about it. A couple years later, she returned to New Mexico and decided she wanted to go into the convent to become a nun. She was almost done with her schooling and she got sick, was sent her home to get better and she never returned. She always told me that she was called but not chosen. She returned to the airlines and met my grandfather in Hawaii. He was in the air force stationed there and she was working at the time they met. My grandparents married and moved back to Chimayo, New Mexico. They opened a restaurant and both worked very hard to maintain the restaurant. They made had to make many sacrifices to keep it successful. All of my cousins and I grew up in that restaurant and that became my first job. I have seen firsthand how much time and dedication it takes to run a restaurant. I admire my grandmother for that, she would make up at 4 a.m. to make fresh tortillas and roast chile for the day. As she has gotten older, her body is starting to pay for all the early morning and long nights. She was forced to turn the restaurant into a gift shop, for health reasons. She is the person that taught me it is o.k. to leave your comfort zone because it helps you grow as a person. She is the only reason I was able to leave my comfort zone and move to California. I admire everything she has done with her life and hope that one day I can be as knowledgeable as her.
ReplyDeleteWhen I think about the role of heroes in our world the first thing that comes to mind is, there is not only one type of hero. There are different types of heroes that serve different purposes. For example, superheroes like Spiderman and Superman usually appeal to younger children. These heroes, created by media, serve to give kids a role model to look up do and do good deeds just like the superheroes. There are heroes that are everyday people, like firefighters. This type of hero is easier to relate to because they are people just like you and I. They are not a fictional character made to be more than perfect. Although there are different types of heroes, I think they all serve a common purpose. They serve as role models for people and make people strive to be better than they were yesterday. That is what I think a hero does.
Great story! Your Grandparents really seem like a match made in heaven. I agree with you that firefighters along with police men and women, military service men and women all have some very heroic qualities.
DeleteA hero’s role in society is to inspire people to be the best person they can be. To me, hero should be someone who makes you want to work hard, achieve more than you ever thought possible, all while never compromising who you are. I also think a hero should be compassionate, courageous, and intelligent. It is hard for me to pick just one person to be my hero because there are multiple people in my life that exude these qualities. My first hero would have to be my mom; I know I am not the only one to look up to their mom. She has taught me so much. When I was little my mom not only made sure I got to school on time, made me food, helped with home work, and tucked me in at night but she also worked part time; she worked while I was in school all day and then came to pick me up. My dad is also a very hard worker; he has worked full time as long as I can remember. My parents have shown me that hard work is the way to success. Another hero of mine is my best friend. She has gone through a lot of tough times and has only made her stronger. My parents and my best friend have made me want to be a better person who works hard and to use hard times as learning tools. And that is the effect a hero should have on your life.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that heroes inspire people to be better. I loved your post! Your family sounds great!
DeleteI do not have a hero. I tried thinking and thinking of someone, but no one came to mind that fit a hero description. I have people in my life who have been a great support to me, but I personally do not have a hero. A hero to me is someone that reaches far beyond what life gives them and turns it for the good. I think a hero is someone who sticks up for people, and who aspires to bring equality. It takes great courage to stick up for the poor, and those who are down and out. It is a selfless act to be a hero. I do not think even hero’s want to be recognized as heroes. I am reminded of the super hero characters that wear masks. They do not even want people to know their true identity. Then I think of people like Mother Teresa and Gandhi, who gave of themselves so freely. They too, did not want recognition or medals; they just wanted peace and equality. In our world today, we need more heroes like that, who share and love. On the contrary, we have so many people today who are out for themselves, and worry only to reach the top, even if they have to climb over someone else to get there. I wish we all could take on a heroic mind set. What a difference we could make.
ReplyDeleteI love your idea of a hero. Someone that does not need or even want the recognition but helps another selflessly. It reminds me of one of my hero's that possesses the qualities of sharing and loving (like you mention above). This was a stranger that saw I needed help and gave me her extra train ticket when she saw I was about to be asked to leave the train at the next station. She wanted nothing in return she just wanted to help me on my journey.
DeleteLike most people in their blogs have mentioned so far, I also agree that most people nowadays think of heroes as the ones from comic books. They think that only heroes can have super powers and wear a costume. It is good for a person to know that a hero can come in many different shapes and sizes. I see firefighters and police officers as everyday heroes of society. But the number one hero on my list would have to be my cousin Christina. Christina passed away in April from Cervical cancer. The reason I chose her is because I have never met anyone as strong as her. I know there are other people who are battling cancer in the world, but since she’s the only one I know, she is my hero. I was with her almost every day until she passed away. She always tried to make herself seem as if she was fine and she would do things just to please us and make us happy. The reality was that she was always in pain and was miserable. That is why I admire her so much because even though she was miserable, she had the strength and courage to try to make her family happy. I guess in her eyes, she did not want us to suffer because she was suffering. Before she was diagnosed with cancer, she was a well-rounded woman. She helped troubled kids get off the streets and she was never mean to anyone. She was always quick to show that she cared about people and wanted to help. I wish that I can be like her some day.
ReplyDeleteMost of the time we think of heroes having super human strength, but in reality it is people like your cousin who have the super strength. Being able to put her misery aside in order for her family not to suffer is something that takes super human strength that most of us don't have.
DeleteNatalie, I am sorry to hear about your cousin. She sounds like she was a great person to be around. At times it seems as if the good die young. I admire her being strong for your family because I have heard that cancer is very painfully. It seems that it would be draining physically and emotionally; however, she probably wanted you guys to remember her how she was before she became ill.
DeleteTo me the roll of a hero is being someone that others look up to. A hero in my eyes is not someone that has super pours, but someone that takes advantage of what life has to offer and follows their dreams. A hero is not what you see in movies and shows, a hero is someone who influences someone to be the best that they can be. A hero can be anyone from a two year old to a 92 year old. A two year old can be a hero by showing us that life can be so simple and enjoyable. A 92 year old can be a hero by going back to school and showing us that it is never to late to follow your dreams. The person that I look up to is my barber. It might sound strange, but it is true. The reason I look up to him is because despite the numerous obstacles that have been put in front of him he strives to be his best at all cost. I look up to him because after all three of his older brothers were incarcerated he is going against all the odds and is about to receive his masters. He has shown me that not only do you create your own path, but also that if you are willing to put in the time and effort you can do anything regardless of how many obstacles are placed in front of you. To me someone that has that type of mental strength to be able to say I will not be another statistic, and I will not fall into my brother’s footsteps is someone that undeniable has super hero strength.
ReplyDeleteFor my entry I am starting with the last question. Only when I looked at the last question first could I figure out if I even had a hero or not. A hero, in the world of movies or comic books, is restore order and defeat some kind of evil that is affecting one person or an entire city, country, etc. A hero, in our world, must live up to the same standards. Obviously, they do not have to leap tall buildings in a single bound or hold any other extraordinary, "super human" qualities. Nor do they have to face super unnatural villains. The villains of our world are everyday feats that are too hard to accomplish on our own and out of no where, when all seems lost, a hero comes to your rescue. A hero can come in any form, human or animal, and help you through your biggest hurdle (at the moment). So, do I have a hero? Yes. I have several. My heros are strangers and people in my everyday life. My hero's are anyone that has helped me in my life. My hero is the stranger on the Metrolink train that gave me her extra ticket so I would't get kicked off at the next stop in the middle of nowhere. My hero's are my parents and family who never judge me and support all my decisions (and sometimes helps me with making them). My hero is my boyfriend for lifting me up when I need it most. My hero is my dog who loves me unconditionally and needs me as much as I need him. A hero, to me, is not one person you put up on a pedestal to be in awe of. A hero is someone that passes through your life (for any duration of time) that helped you when you needed it most.
ReplyDeleteWhen we think of heroes, we might think of Superman, Batman, Captain America, The Avengers, Fantastic Four or other comic book heroes. Standing tall for what is right, defeating the villain and saving the world all come to mind when we think of heroes. When I think of a hero, one person comes to mind. A man who has always believed in me and has always had my back even when I’m in the wrong. A man who has listened to me cry about relationships, put me in check when I become too arrogant, pushed me to always do my best and has always taught me to be kind and respectful to my elders. My hero is my father. My father has gone above and beyond for me. Whenever I need help with homework, finances, or life in general, he is always there to listen. For 24 years, my father, along with my mom, has raised me to the best of their knowledge. My father has a very high expectation of me because I am the oldest child. My father has provided a great support system along with my mom. I look up to my father because I see him as a great, caring man who always has my best interest at hand, even when I don’t see it at the time. My father has done so much for me and I hope that one day, when I’m much older, that I will be a great heroic man that he is. The best words to describe my dad would be role model. One who teaches, loves and cherishes me even when I act like a jerk. I can always count on my dad, and my mom, to be there for me when I need a helping hand.
ReplyDeleteMy hero is definitely my mom. Of course, I don’t want to hurt my dad’s feelings because he is pretty spectacular too. But I think I have more of a bond and know a lot more about my mom because we spend so much time together. We are out numbered by boys in my household, so over the years we’ve learned to stick together and enforce a little “girl power” at home. My mom is such an inspiring woman. She grew up in a family with six kids, she was the second oldest. She also came from a very low income family. It’s crazy now to think that she lived that sort of lifestyle because she is so well-off and successful now. But, it was not easy for her to get to where she is today. One of the main reasons why my mom is so heroic to me is because of how hard she works every single day. She has been teaching elementary school for about 14 years now. Before she became a teacher she was running her own daycare, going to school, and raising her own three children. Not to mention, she was constantly traveling on the weekends for my dad’s football games that he coached. Sometimes I get super stressed out with school and work, and think that I have it rough. Then I remember that my mom went through the same scenario, but with a husband, three babies, and lots of bills to pay! She works so hard and never complains about any of it, and let me tell you, my dad, brothers, and I are not always so easy. I’m just really appreciative of all she has done for me and my family, and for all of the great advice she gives me. I hope that I am at least half the woman that she is! I think that the roles of heroes today should be someone that is a positive, hardworking, inspiring, and is a giver. My mom fits in all of those categories.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting post. It gave deep insight into your life, and was very entertaining!
DeleteI don't necessarily have an heroes. I would identify a "hero" as a very specific type of person. A hero, to me is someone who has made a specific, and very dramatic impact on one's life and/or well-being, where without said impact, the individual's life would likely be significantly more difficult or unenjoyable. I would not apply this title to someone such as a role model, but would apply it to a person who has at some point saved my life, or severely bettered my life. Unfortunately nobody in particular comes to mind in my life. I have had many people in my life that have made an impact, but do not feel that I would have been lost without any of them. Have they made my life better? Yes, but I feel that their impact may not have been so dramatic that they have essentially changed my life for the better. I feel that I could be a little better with expressing in words the way I feel about the topic, but I hope this makes sense to some of you.
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