Another Fun Monday Post
This week is hosted by the ultra lovely Kitten (she home schools ya know....) Our challenge this week is:
Tell me about the Super Hero in your life. Not from TV, but
anyone that has been or is in your life that you have really looked up
to or has made a impact on your life. It can one or many. You can share
pictures if you like. Just have fun with it.
I was all set to write mushy things about my mom and then I went to church yesterday (and NO, the building did NOT burn down.) There I realized just how much respect I had for one man. A man I really don't know personally. We will call my hero T. He's in his late 30's - early 40's. He is kind, giving and blind. He is also the most amazing piano player and singer I have ever heard. When he plays, I can't help but tear up. He has more soul and faith in his pinky finger than I do in my whole body. His gifts amaze me. He leads a simple life, can not see and is grateful for who he is and all the gifts he has. Me? I have more than I will ever need. I can be selfish and greedy. I am nowhere near thankful for all this gifts I have. Nor do I have his faith. I doubt I will ever has his faith. Hearing T play yesterday and listening to him sing made me realize that for all that I have, T can see much more than I. Maybe it's time I stopped taking things for granted. Maybe it's time for me to open my eyes and really see all around me. To be thankful for my children's laughter. To be thankful for food and shelter. To be thankful for warm sunny days and spring flowers. To be thankful to wake up each morning and get to do it all over again.
Make sure you check out everyone else's heroes.
Beautiful! That is truly amazing!
Posted by: kitten (Katie) | May 05, 2008 at 09:07 AM
Oh, what an amazing post Nikki!! Such a lovely message.
Posted by: kaytabug | May 05, 2008 at 09:30 AM
T is truly heroic! He made you think, reflect, and possibly change your outlook. People who can accomplish changes in others are definitely heros.
Cool Post!
jen
Posted by: jennifer | May 05, 2008 at 10:01 AM
that is beautiful! absolutely beautiful.
Posted by: the planet of janet | May 05, 2008 at 10:21 AM
Beautifully said Nikki. I think we could all take a leaf out T's book he sounds an amazing person.
Posted by: chrisb | May 05, 2008 at 10:45 AM
It is something how someone who is blind ruly sees more than someone who isn't. Yes iam grateful!! What a lovely post!!
Posted by: jettied | May 05, 2008 at 10:47 AM
You can save the mush for this Mother's day weekend coming up...
T sounds like an amazing person - definitely worthy of a post like this.
Posted by: Sayre | May 05, 2008 at 12:25 PM
I share that thought with you, to be grateful everyday with the little things we have. There are many, each day, and the day after ...
This was a beautiful post, thanks!
Posted by: Jientje | May 05, 2008 at 01:48 PM
isnt it nice to just have JOY for the things you have? i'm not rolling in joy or anything, but the simplest things seem to fill me with happiness. yeah!
Posted by: jill | May 05, 2008 at 02:04 PM
Wow, that's a great post, truly inspirational.
Thanks.
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | May 05, 2008 at 02:33 PM
Wow I loved this post.It's so weird how little things can touch us so deeply. He sounds cool, and definitely a real life hero.
Posted by: Jo Beaufoix | May 05, 2008 at 02:46 PM
This is a great post, Nikkster. I think we all need to wake up and smell the coffee before it is too late.
Posted by: Beckie | May 05, 2008 at 02:54 PM
I just adore your comment about the building not burning down. Wanna know why? Because I'm sure the doors flung open to welcome you! :)
The best lessons are the ones learned with the help of others. "T" truly sounds like a real, authentic hero. And the best part, he probably doesn't see himself as one! That's always the icing on the cake! :)
Posted by: Irish Coffeehouse | May 05, 2008 at 05:07 PM
This is an inspiring post! I pray to God daily for my many blessings. I never thought of thanking him for my sight and for "seeing". To many things I love to do I must see to do.
Thanks for a great post!
Posted by: Debs Buzz | May 05, 2008 at 07:06 PM
It only takes someone's fully living and using his/her talents to make us realize how fortunate we are--and how we could do so much better than we do.
Posted by: Faye | May 05, 2008 at 07:57 PM
great post Nikki...I need to remember this also. thanks for the reminder.
Posted by: Alison | May 05, 2008 at 09:10 PM
What a terrific post, Nikki. Thanks for sharing this.
Posted by: Sandy | May 05, 2008 at 09:32 PM
Lovely Post thanks for sharing and you own insight
Posted by: IamwhoIam | May 05, 2008 at 11:28 PM
Nice!
Posted by: Patience-please | May 06, 2008 at 12:35 AM
I love it when a plan gets circumvented by a revelation!
Posted by: Pamela | May 06, 2008 at 12:53 AM
That is such a sweet post!!!! =)
Posted by: Jeannie | May 07, 2008 at 04:18 PM