During today's class discussion, Prof. G. gave an example of how some people, faced with various situations in which they are able to help others, rise to the challenge.  But, in their daily lives, these same people aren't necessarily seen as heroes (or, otherwise, outstanding in their abilities, etc.).  I feel that the every day heroes (i.e., responsible people who do what's necessary to get the job done) are the same people who almost turn into super heroes when family members and friends are in crises situations.  Like, there was an example many years ago of a mother (of, ordinary strength, no doubt) who was able to muster up super human strength when her child was pinned under a car.  She lifted the car enough that the child was pulled out of harms way, and into a safe place.

Here are several quotes of the week that I think fit in with this topic; from the orange 2011-2012 Hook'em Handbook (distributed by Texas Student Media/ The Daily Texan):

*  Week of Feb. 6th - "One must know not just how to accept a gift, but with what grace to share it." (Maya Angelou)
*  Week of Feb. 20th -  "A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty."  (Winston Churchill)
*  Week of April 2nd -  "Face your deficiencies and acknowledge them; but do not let them master you. Let them teach you patience, sweetness, insight."  (Helen Keller)
*  Week of April 9th -  "I do not believe one can settle how much we ought to give.  I am afraid the only safe rule is to give more than we can spare."  (C. S. Lewis)
*  Week of May 14th -  "Every great dream begins with a dreamer.  Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world."  (Harriet Tubman)