I’m captivated by the Thunderbirds. The rumbling roar over Colorado Springs during football season or on graduation day gets me every time. And I’m not the only one. Cars swerve off the freeway and onto the shoulder, families gather in nearby parking lots, some watch from rooftops–just to look up.
How does this flight crew perform such amazing aerial stunts?
When I watch this air show, I think of words like courage, power, teamwork, training, and freedom. This is our nation, America–and this is our Air Force. These are the heroes of today. I have so much respect for their service to protect our land. (Thank You, servicemen and women.)
So what makes a hero anyway? And what makes a hero of faith?
TO FINISH ARTICLE, I’m over at Laced with Grace today.
(pic taken by me during one of the air shows)
Hi Tiffany,
That quite a question you pose today.
1. So what makes a hero anyway? I believe a hero is someone who sacrifices self on behalf of others; be it an act of bravery or a commitment to enrich the lives of others.
2. What makes a hero of faith? I believe the biblical examples indicate that they are men and women whose faith in God didn't waver; despite what their circumstances revealed.
"And when I am weary from flight, God invites me to rest under His mighty wing." — This really spoke to me! Thanks.
Blessings.
MTJ
Tiffany,
I loved your post today. I think heroes are what people do not necessarily who the person is. Too often when we hold someone up to hero status, they become prideful instead of merely being thankful for the thing they were able to do with God willing.
Love and Hugs ~ Kat