I absolutely loved the show of support as friends and community gathered around family to be with them at the funeral of six-year-old JACOB HALL. Jacob's family were dressed as super heroes -- though I must say I already view them as super heroes as they plod through these days of raw emotion ... as they do now what has never been asked of them: live out their days without Jacob in their midst.
Not a head was turned, nothing seemed unusual as a super hero nation flew in and surrounded the Hall family. There was nothing unusual if you saw Batman driving down the interstate in his Toyota or Wonder Woman driving not far ahead in her Honda Accord. News coverage from the funeral and pictures in our local Asheville-Citizen Times features lines of people in their super hero attire. Age did not matter. Grown men arrived decked out in complete Super Man costumes, Bat Man costumes and so on and so on and so on -- it was glorious.
In the midst of tragedy, a little boy's love of super heroes united a hurting community in ways we cannot begin to comprehend. And not only that, it offered a nation the opportunity to stop and think.
STOP ... and THINK:
I have to wonder how can I be a super hero to those I encounter?
It isn't about always wearing the costume -- it is about taking on the persona.
Jacob's family has invited me -- whether they know it or not -- to stop and wonder how I can be super hero-like. How can I be ever vigilant and aware of what is going on around me? How can I stay alert and take action when action is required? How can I offer kindness and compassion?
I have to go run an errand this morning.
It's time to head out -- I think I shall wear my cape.
Not a head was turned, nothing seemed unusual as a super hero nation flew in and surrounded the Hall family. There was nothing unusual if you saw Batman driving down the interstate in his Toyota or Wonder Woman driving not far ahead in her Honda Accord. News coverage from the funeral and pictures in our local Asheville-Citizen Times features lines of people in their super hero attire. Age did not matter. Grown men arrived decked out in complete Super Man costumes, Bat Man costumes and so on and so on and so on -- it was glorious.
In the midst of tragedy, a little boy's love of super heroes united a hurting community in ways we cannot begin to comprehend. And not only that, it offered a nation the opportunity to stop and think.
STOP ... and THINK:
I have to wonder how can I be a super hero to those I encounter?
It isn't about always wearing the costume -- it is about taking on the persona.
Jacob's family has invited me -- whether they know it or not -- to stop and wonder how I can be super hero-like. How can I be ever vigilant and aware of what is going on around me? How can I stay alert and take action when action is required? How can I offer kindness and compassion?
I have to go run an errand this morning.
It's time to head out -- I think I shall wear my cape.
Debra
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Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
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