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People and Attributes Admired
are champions of causes: David, son of Jesse, in the
valley of Elah, Horatius at the bridge, Joshua Lawrence
Chamberlain at Gettysburg, and Jesus the Christ for 33
years on the earth.
--
Eric Hedden, Brunswick, Tennessee
I admire my spouse, who is unable to preach a
sermon, yet will assist in giving hope to anyone who
has given up and has been given up on by society, will
give a helping hand without judgement, and takes the
million little things that drop into his hands, and makes
small opportunities out of each day, yet goes quietly
about his life without expecting any recognition, always
giving credit to God.
--
Gloria Evins, Bartlett, Tennessee
I admire honesty, perseverance, usefulness, and
self-control. I hate selfishness and ingratitude.
(A
man
is characterized by his dislikes as much as his likes).
The people I respect the most are those that have the
ability to grow and change. To grow and to change
takes a self reckoning of utmost honesty and a
tremendous strength of character. What is really neat
about this is that the one with the most "flaws" has the
most opportunity for gain.
--
Susan French, Sarasota, Florida
I admire Margaret Thatcher, because of her courage
and expertise in leading her country and accepting
defeat when it came, Thomas Jefferson for doggedly
pursuing liberty for America, and Ronald Reagan for
approaching tough problems with humor and
toughness, and leading a country torn by recession and
self doubt to prosperity and patriotism again.
--
Kim Swiecicki, Portland, Maine
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