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The Most Unknown Common Hero
Who does not have a favourite singer, soccer player, a movie star or even a politician that you admire? I guess we just know a tiny part of these people’s live. We really do not know who they really are and nevertheless, we treat them like heroes for the way they sing, act or simply because of their beautiful physical appearance.
And since most of us are commoners, I want to share with you the story of a common hero, because who knows? Maybe you are a hero too!
My hero’s name is Leroy. Leroy is a common man; no cannon guns were fired when he was born and never has led a country, but he has led the most important cell of a community: a family.
If you are one of these people who every day wakes up and goes to work, no excuses, no expecting awards, just doing what you have to do, but with all your love, then you are like Leroy, my hero.
This common man, a common husband, a common father leads his community by the way he lives his life.
Instead of criticizing, Leroy encourages his family and friends. He always has a funny reply that make you laugh. His positive thoughts and his enthusiasm make the lives of all who know him a great friend to be around.
Also, there is always something you can learn from what he says. The first time I met him he asked me if I knew where the airplanes have their gas tank, and if I knew why the sky was blue. I did not know at that time, but now, I know.
I would like to share with people who crossed my life path, a little of the hope that Leroy always shares with us. Leroy says that there are always many things to be thankful for and I try to keep this in mind. Leroy shares with others his joy more than his sorrows, and certainly this is something I have learned form him and try to do it everyday.
Leroy, an ordinary man with a leadership role, more ancient than old times; as common as any human being, irreplaceable as any father should be and an unknown hero in the media, but a rewarded hero in the heart of his family and especially in the heart of his wife, me.
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About the Author
I was born in Mexico City into a Catholic family. It was in my family where I first learned to know and love God. There is no doubt that attending Catholic schools from kindergarten to university helped me grow deeper in my faith and made me able to share with others the love that God has shown me.
In Mexico I practiced law for 14 years. Then my husband and I decided to apply for residency in Canada. In 1999, my family and I moved to Canada. With my two boys in tow, I was once again blessed with the gift of motherhood when my daughter was born in Canada.
Unable to practice law in Canada, I looked for another kind of job. But it wasn’t until I started writing that I found a way to pour my thoughts and struggles as an immigrant and as a parent. Mostly it is a way to express my faith and life from a Catholic point of view.
I joined a writer’s group and took writing courses at the University of Victoria. Since then, I have been determined to take my writing seriously, create something, and be more upfront about it.
Writing is my best companion. It is the best way to express my feelings, beliefs and love. Writing for me is the best way of sharing who I am; passing my learned lessons unto the next generation; and to communicate with the rest of the world.
I have published different articles in local newspapers. I received such great reviews from my family, friends and acquaintances that motivated me to continue my writing.
All my books and poems are printed in English and in Spanish.
My motto is: “Be the Inspiration, Find the Inspiration”.
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