Another Hero Gone

Well a hero to book lovers, at least.

Tonight I read that Madeleine L’Engle has passed away.  I am sad the world lost two bright stars in as many days…

Here is the yahoo article on her tonight: Obituary for Madeleine L’Engle

I just had our elder child read A Wrinkle in Time as an alternative to the book assigned for a high school English assignment.  The book deals with what makes a hero, and what is really important in life.

A hero:

• someone who does the important things….  not the glamorous things;
• a person who keeps trying…  even if not always successful;
• a person who cares…  even when it hurts;
• a person who dreams…  even when reality bites;
• a person who gives…  without expecting in return;
• a person who knows, down deep inside, that everyone is important…  including themselves.

I wish I were more articulate.  This has been a busy week for me.  I would like to think that I have been living out my life in a way Ms. L’Engle would approve — helping, in small ways, to make life better for as many people as I can.