One of my heroes

I enjoyed spending time with my good friend Julie and her mom, Camille, this past week. I have known her and her family for close to 12 years.

Christopher Reeve once said, "A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles." Julie is one of my heroes ... blindness introduced us to each other. Now, it is only one of our many bonds that we share. I love her sense of humor, incredible optimism, her ability to be so interested in my day and how I am doing. I recall visiting her in the hospital when she was in VERY serious condition a few years ago. I arrived so concerned about her and she began to ask me about how I was doing, how my family was doing - that is Julie. Anytime I am around her she lifts me up inspite of the daily difficult obstacles that she is dealing with. We have so much fun together and I cherish the time we can be together. She has the ability to make me feel so special when I am with her and has helped me to see the ability to 'make lemonade'.