Friday, September 28, 2007

Heros................

they come in all shapes and sizes............




they come in different forms...........




they have different jobs.........different personalities........




different mannerisms.............








some are bold...............




some are quiet ~ and only a very few get to know about their deeds.........




some become famous, and their glorious story is spread throughout the world..............








but, they all have some things in common...........




they do what they do because it is in them...........




and they do it because well, they just do.............




they don't come into this world thinking,


"I am going to be a hero"..............




and there are probably days when they would just as soon turn it all over to someone else..........




they would rather be on the sidelines cheering someone else on.........




but,




stepping back,




moving over,




turning around......




it just isn't in them..........








And, it is my belief that each and every one of us


has had,




now has,




or will have,




a HERO in our life...........








Me?


I have been quite lucky,




and quite BLESSED




to have known heroes in my life......




people who have come in quietly and left


an impact on my life,




and an imprint in my heart..........








They are the ones who will pick you up when you fall, and say


"here, lean on me awhile"............




They are the ones who will hold you tightly


as you softly cry for them,


and remind you that it really will be all right........




They are the ones who will promise to never leave,


not really,


they'll always be there in your heart with you........




And, they are the ones


who will,




after putting up with just so much,




stand up straight,




look a horrible, dreadful disease right in the eye,




and say




"BRING IT ON"..............




And, I say to you, that if you have such a HERO in your life..........




please don't waste one more minute......




please take the chance to tell them how wonderful they are...........



And with that being said........... I need to say:

AMY........ YOU ARE A HERO..............


AND, I LOVE YOU.











11 comments:

a Bohemian Market said...

Hi Joyce:
You certainly have a way with words. I want to copy your words and save them. Absolutely beautiful!!! I have to say Valley ladies are my favorite as I use to live in Fowler, Betty lives in Clovis and now I found you
: ) Glad to meet you
Cheers
carole

a Pocket Angel said...

Joyce, Thanks so very much for your very beautiful post..
We do have many heros in our lives like your precious husband Stephan and our friend Amy.
Bless you! ~Mary~ :-}

Anonymous said...

how beautifully said. I so agree....

~Becca~Bluebird Rose said...

Amy is indeed a hero!
Beautiful post!
:)

Sweet Cottage Dreams said...

Lovely post for Amy! xo, Becky

Betty said...

Beautiful, beautiful post, Joyce! Amy has some awesome friends!

Steph said...

I love the new header for your blog! And I have been enjoying my stationery! Thank you so much!

FourSistersInACottage said...

BE STILL MY BEATING HEART.....
Joyce,
WHAT A GORGEOUS tribute to me....I am humbled and crying....I honestly had no idea so many cared.
I am forever grateful my friend and I am HONORED to call you my friend. I LOVE YOU GIRLFRIEND!!!
Love, Amy (Mom to the Four Sisters and Bonus Mom to Nick and Alex)
PS...I sit here with tears streaming down my face....I am at a loss for words....THE WORLD IS A BETTER PLACE BECAUSE YOU ARE HERE IN IT WITH ALL OF US!!! GOD LOVE YOU!!!

Pearl Maple said...

Joyce,
You have created a blog full of beautiful spirit, thank you for sharing your wonderful creativity.

Anonymous said...

You are an inspiration Joyce. You have a wonderful way of writing, that gets straight to the point. This is a wonderful post and one that I will remember.

Cherry xx

Sharon said...

We have so many people to look up to and Amy is one of them. Love your writing and what a up lifting post my friend.

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Hello there! I'd like to introduce myself..... My name is Joyce and I live in northern California, in the beautiful San Joaquin Valley. In 1975, I was blessed by God with a wonderful man named Stephen. Whether or not you believe in such a thing, ours truly was "love at first sight". We were married one year later. In time, we were further blessed with 5 beautiful children, four boys and one girl. Steve was my rock, my protector, my soul mate, and my best friend. We spent 30 precious years on this earth together, and for this I give thanks each and every day of my life. Sadly, my dear Steve passed away in December of 2005. He was such a strong spirit and loving soul that I know he is still here, loving and watching over us.

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1. Thou shalt be happy

2. Thou shalt use thy talents to make others glad.

3. Thou shalt rise above defeat and trouble.

4. Thou shalt look upon each day as a new day.

5. Thou shalt always do thy best and leave the rest to God.

6. Thou shalt not waste thy time and energy in useless worry.

7. Thou shalt look only on the bright side of life.

8. Thou shalt not be afraid of tomorrow.

9. Thou shalt have a kind word and a kind deed for everyone.

10. Thou shalt say each morning -- I am a child of God and nothing can hurt me.



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