Every day, they roll out of bed and put their pants on and then they quietly go about their business.
They choose to be kind when it would be easier to be cruel.
They choose to be patient when it would be easier to rush.
They choose to speak up when it would easier to stay silent.
They choose to forgive when it would be easier to stay angry.
They fall down and then choose to stand up again.
Superheros!
The single mother who tucks her littles into bed and then does her homework late into the night.
The teacher who leaves her own children to spend all day with 20 others.
The addict who chooses recovery, no matter how hard it gets.
The divorced dad who pays his child support on time every month and shows up to watch a soccer game.
The grandma who cares for her grandchildren, even though she's already raised her own.
The firefighter who stands ready to serve and protect.
The boy that goes to work every day to pay off his student loans, when it would be easier to party.
The parents that teach their children, by words and deeds, to be kind.
The husband who makes tea for his wife without being asked.
The sister that listens uncomplaining to another story.
The friend that drops everything and comes when called.
The child that offers to share with a stranger.
Silent superheroes speak gently.
Silent superheroes walk softly.
Silent superheroes love greatly.
Silent superheroes believe in you, when you don't believe in yourself.
They stand steadfast in the face of fear, remaining undaunted.
Silent superheros choose love, every day, when it would be easier to choose fear.
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