If I ask you to describe your hero, what would he look like?
Would he be dressed in tight clothing, wearing a cape, and performing amazing acts of bravery?
Would he be a mild-mannered servant, turned superhero when no one is watching?
Maybe your hero hits a little closer to home? Maybe, just maybe it is your mom, your best friend, your spouse, or your child?
In honor of National Superhero Day, I will share about my heroes.
Yes I have a group of heroes, bonded by blood, mingled with sweat and tears (mine!)
My kids are my superheroes, each for different amazing powers they possess.
Our oldest daughter has always had a fantastic ability to memorize anything set to music. Large portions of musical scores, scripture, even plays all embedded themselves deep in her mind simply by listening to them.
Our oldest son who has an amazing sense of gathering information. He can know things, lots of things, and keep them neatly organized for the day he needs them. He loves researching, learning, and using new skills.
Our middle son has always been drawn to organization and making things just right. A guy of order, he often lined his toys up in long rows with each object in a specific spot. He now uses that skill to make sure his installation jobs are done with equal care and precision.
Our second daughter has long enjoyed being a leader, first of her younger siblings, but also of those around her as she invests time and effort into others. She uses her skillful eye to both create and then capture beautiful things, preserving memories for the future. Her talents have given us beautiful keepsakes that would otherwise be lost in our minds.
Our third born daughter, often on the heels of her older sister has developed her musical talents that stand alone. She can listen to a piece, play it by ear, then often add in all the extras, all the while making her efforts look effortless. Her renditions can bring my heart to worship as she pours her heart and soul into the keyboard.
Our fourth daughter and sixth child, has a heart to encourage others. Her own love language is written words and so she pours that out on those around her. She prayers over needs, then expresses encouragement both in word and song. Her tender heart is her superpower.
Our seventh child, also daughter number five, has an amazing memory to absorb many facts about life. This girl loves to read history, science, fiction, and non-fiction. She absorbs the information she collects and then oozes it out as she properly uses both the words and facts she learns in correct context.
Our third born son, and seventh child is one of strong will. His size is little, but his personality is big. He carries himself ten feet tall and in charge. He rarely meets a challenge he will back down from. He is bold, tenacious, and full steam ahead ready for the day of battle!
Our littlest hero you know well. Our Amelia Joy or Millie as we call her. To watch a small child become a warrior and battle for their very lives is an amazing feat. Millie had more strength and courage than many adults I know. She accepted the hard things that had to come, not without a fight, but with a knowing spirit. She fought so HARD for life. She lived an abundant life anytime she wasn’t chained to a cancer treatment. To see my tiny girl fighting so hard, gave me courage to fight beside her.
My last hero I didn’t birth, however he has stood beside me during every birth. We have cried tears with each other as our kids experienced pain, disappointment, fear, and even death. He has laid down his life for his family, unselfishly serving us even when he was bone weary. Watching him as he walked his baby girl to heaven left me no doubt that he is a hero in everyday clothing.
These 10 people, plus the spouse and grandbabies that are added in make for a beautiful full life. We are not perfect, rather we are imperfectly a team that makes mistakes, lives through bad decisions, poor choices, and hurt feelings, but still comes out on the other side as a FAMILY that loves each other and loves Jesus.
On this National Superhero Day, who would you say your hero is? Drop me a picture of your Superhero and share their superpower below. You can even tag them to let them know how proud of them you are!
~Telling Christ’s story {Because of Millie}
Blessings sweet friends…
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I still believe in Millie’s Miracle
☆｡･:*:･ﾟ Hebrews 11:1 ｡･:*:･ﾟ☆
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