Defining Hero

The dictionary defines the word hero like this: a person of distinguished courage or ability, admired for their brave deeds and noble qualities.

I define hero like this: Abbie Barbour.  At age 13, my niece Abbie, was diagnosed with a brain tumor.  She lost her hair.  She lost her ability to play sports.  She lost every bit of normalcy she had.  But one thing she didn't lose was her heart.  She fought back.  She never gave up.  She looked her diagnosis square in the eyes and declared, "I will not be beaten!"  Look at her today.  This is Abbie at 16 going to her prom.  In my opinion there is no one I know who has more courage or is braver or who I admire more than Abbie.

Abbie Lou, I hope you know you are my hero!  You epitomize everything I would like to be.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Uncle Blake

Comments

[angie]

Yes, indeed. Abbie is one of my heroes, too. But, heroism is also defined by someone who remains true, humble, steadfast - dodging the arrows, focusing on the goal. That hero in my life is you, Michael Blakely Bouldin. Press on....