There are times in my life I can remember, when I was so
discouraged, concerned about what people thought of me, but most of all
embarrassed with my situations and or mental health. The best part of these times and the things that
get me through it is Love. The Love of
my family, friends, doctors, teachers and coworkers has helped me through some
very tough times! For that, I thank all
of you!!!! I hope you know how much you
all have meant to me and the amazing influence you have had in my life.
None of these incredible people let me feel sorry for
myself. They are some of the most positive
people I have ever known. Your
encouragement has given me strength to never give up. I can
be positive because I have the Love of these people and I know the Love of the
Lord. How the Lord is perfect in his Love
for each of us. People need to just be Loved
no matter what. Through a relationship
with Jesus you can be surrounded by his Love. People need someone to believe in
them, when we don’t believe in ourselves.
The Lord doesn’t and will never give up on us, even in our darkest days.
People need someone to say: “Everyone has something they are
going through or dealing with in their own lives.” When we seem excited or
surprised when someone likes us, it brings confidence to say, “What’s not to
like?” something my mom has always said.
People need someone to remind us about our good qualities when we get
hurt emotionally. Sometimes the best
thing we can do is to just hold someone when they are balling their eyes out.
Sometimes we need to hear “take things one day at a time.” Sometimes we need to stop, and be grateful
for our blessings. When we are going through a trail the best thing to do is to
think about how “one day this too shall pass,” something my Aunt says about her
cancer.
Being brave means so many things to me. When I think of the brave people I know, they
don’t give up or stop pursuing their mission.
Bravery doesn’t waiver in its beliefs or goals. Heroes don’t stop or give
up when faced with adversity. They
pursue. They persevere. They only think of succeeding, they are
relentless in doing whatever seemingly impossible task they are undertaking.
A person in armed forces, those who protect, and public
service personnel these are my heroes.
People that have not given up on all possible solutions to live a
healthier life, these are my heroes. For
every man, woman or child that has been abused, or is an addict and works
through the recovery process, these are my heroes. People who forgive someone, even if it is
unhealthy to have them in your life, these are my heroes.
The news and media are filled with terrible things, and
exploiting people’s misfortune. What is
rarely on the news are millions of people all over the world that make it a
place I love to live in every day. A place where there is hope, love, and
grace. The Lord blesses us and those who
work in his name by giving us the ultimate gift… eternal life.
The best part, it doesn’t cost a thing.
