Day 227: August 29, 2016 Present Day Hero

August 29, 2016
Day 227

Present Day Hero

As I learn to know this woman's endurance, patience, and brutal honesty, my respect soars. She is my hero. She is down to earth, authentic, and hard working. To her, "quit" is not a word. Instead, she races the Ironman everyday, overcoming obstacles while jumping hurdles she never knew existed. She is constantly learning and self reflecting and not content with status quo. Instead she relentlessly pursues more maturity from deep within, even while owning her crap. And for this she suffers.

She stands tall while her heart bends and cries. Her love is strong and loyal and it demands tough. And for this she pains. But she is a survivor and will continue to move one foot in front of the next as she learns more of love. And one day she will reflect and be thankful for desiring maturity and responsibility. She will. And hopefully others will follow suit for this is her heart's desire. For now, she suffers bravely.

May God fulfill your desires, dear brave woman, and pull you graciously into a land of freedom where your heart will soar and stand as tall as your physical stature. May it be so.

She is my hero.