WHO'S YOUR HERO?
But who are our real heroes? I was given a little quiz recently.
See how well you do:
Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
Name five Olympic gold medalists.
Name the last five winners of your national beauty contest.
Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor andactress.
Name the last decade's national or world champions in yourfavorite sport.
These people, of course, are the best in their fields. But fame
is fleeting and outstanding performance is too soon forgotten.
Now try another quiz:
List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated andspecial.
Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
Name half a dozen heroes whose stories have inspired you.
If you found the second quiz easier, it may be because those
people who make a difference in our lives are not the ones with
the best degrees or pedigrees, nor are they the most honored or
honorable. The people who make a difference are those who care.
They may never have seen a battle; never scored a winning goal;
never been featured in a magazine. But they have been busy
helping you to be the best you can be.
Let's remember and thank our real heroes. And don't be surprised
if someone thanks you.
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