My 11-year-old is deeply interested in current events and world news.  He is forever quoting me tidbits about such things, and we affectionately call him Cliff Clavin.  If you are about my age, you get this reference to the TV show Cheers.  If not, I've just showed my age.  My husband and I are continually working with our guy on being discerning and careful about what he puts into his mind or allows his eyes to see.  Because, goodness knows, there is so much junk out there.  

So, I find it beyond refreshing that there is a news story circulating now that I hope ALL my children sit and watch.  More than that, I hope they meditate on it, emulate it, think on it, imitate it.   If only the media spent more time on stories like this one--our kids would see what a REAL hero is.  Who else has seen this photo on the internet, news coverage, or on Facebook?

Let me tell you something, I wish this were my child.  I'm not saying I'd trade my kids for her.  I'm just saying I wish my kids would make this kind of decision.  THIS is the kind of person I am hoping to raise.  THIS is the kind of character I want to see in my children.  THIS is a hero of Biblical proportions.  

In case you missed the story, here it is.  This high school long distance runner (on the right) was falling behind in a race when she saw her competitor fall down.  She came up behind her, helped her up, and carried her to the finish line--being careful to keep the competitor in front of her so that the girl finished before her.

What a shining example of who we are to be and how we are to be.