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Patience is to wait calmly for someone or something even if they are really really late.
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Submitted by Annie Bloom
I am assisting a friend with a brain injury, out of his wheel chair and into the ocean.
Submitted by Ginger West
My 3 year old daughter with down syndrome Jacqui West cheering for her achievement of walking down to get her certificate at her Early Head Start Graduation. Jacqui didnt walk until 33 months and we are all so proud of her ambition to be like the other kids in her playgroup.Mommy filled with love and tears. One of my best days ever!
Submitted by Johanna Alvarez
This is a photo of my little girl, Ella as she goes through the motions of learning how to ride a bike . Faced with her fears, she rests in the thought that Dad is there to help her. And with that thought she gets her strength and her confidence. Here's to her dad and all the dads who take the time to be one!
Submitted by Holly Davis
Little ones waiting patiently for their beauty to be captured.:)
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Patience Hero: DeAnn
Submitted by It is with great honor to nominate Dr. DeAnn K., a Professor of Sociology at The University of Louisiana at Lafayette as an outstanding person. Dr. K. believes in the success of students especially those with disabilities. Her belief is that she w... Read morePatience Hero: Calvin
Submitted by Calvin is one of my co-workers and he has arthritis. What impresses me most, however, is that Calvin does not let his arthritis prevent him from doing what he loves. He's always playing with his kids or supporting them in their endeavors. Althoug... Read morePatience Hero: Hannah
Submitted by Maya Hannah is a young girl. Hannah is an amazing singer, and a great soccer player. Hannah is my best friend. Here is why she is a hero. She is in the hospital fighting Steven Johnson Syndrome. Hannah is staying strong through the chain of events that... Read morePatience Hero: Nicholas
Submitted by Stojan T. My beautiful boy Nicholas was born at 32 weeks. A normal pregnancy is 40. Even though he was not that early he only weighed 2 pounds 4 ounces. Other than being little he was perfect. Then 10 days later tragedy hit. He had Necrotizing Enteroco... Read morePatience Hero: Marcus
Submitted by Marcus was a co-worker of mine for many years and I've never seen anyone so devoted to their job. I've often caught myself just watching him interact with customers. He's never met a stranger, and is an overall genuine and good person. He taught m... Read more
Personal Stories
A Little at a Time
Submitted by Anon My father shot himself in the head when I was 28. Although I was an adult and out of the house, the effect was devastating. Many wonderful people in my life gave me tidbits, little puzzle pieces, that together made ... Read morePatience
Submitted by Anonymous Patience Over the last six years I have learned what patience is. Growing up I did not have this value and it is a very important value to have. I always wanted what I wanted when I wanted it. Now I can see that if... Read moreCharacter Trait ---PATIENCE
Submitted by Edwin Torres My name is Edwin Torres--- For me patience is a very important character trait, inside of myself, because I’ve grown to realize that things come to existence if you put forth some effort. Sooner or later, you’ll achi... Read moreLots of Patience
Submitted by Noelle I am currently on a ski trip and I came to improve my skills. Unfortunately, there is a kid in my group with bad manners. I made the mistake of letting him get to me and forgot to focus on my skills as did the other k... Read moreGirls!
Submitted by Tory There is this girl that was my best friend for almost ten years. When I got to high school she started completely ignoring me and being mean. I told her how I felt and she didn’t care. She had her new friends and didn... Read more
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QuotesTime always seems long to the child who is waiting - for Christmas, for next summer, for becoming a grownup: long also when he surrenders his whole soul to each moment of a happy day.
Dag Hammarskjold Swedish Political Leader, Secretary General Of The United Nations (1905-1961);
Dag Hammarskjold Swedish Political Leader, Secretary General Of The United Nations (1905-1961);
Patience is a remedy for every sorrow.
Publius Syrus Latin Moralist -
Publius Syrus Latin Moralist -
How poor are they that have not patience!
What wound did ever heal but by degrees?
William Shakespeare Dramatist, Poet (1564-1616);
William Shakespeare Dramatist, Poet (1564-1616);
The practice of patience toward one another, the overlooking of one another's defects, and the bearing of one another's burdens is the most elementary condition of all human and social activity in the family, in the professions, and in society.
Lawrence G. Lovasik Catholic Priest, Author (1913-1986);
Lawrence G. Lovasik Catholic Priest, Author (1913-1986);
Don't worry about losing. If it is right, it happens - The main thing is not to hurry. Nothing good gets away.
John Steinbeck American Writer (1902-1968);
John Steinbeck American Writer (1902-1968);
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Wet Cement
Patience is hardest to find when you need it the most! In this charming moment where a young boy innocently sloshes through wet cement we find ourselves asking the question, “What would I do?” just... Read More
Patience is hardest to find when you need it the most! In this charming moment where a young boy innocently sloshes through wet cement we find ourselves asking the question, “What would I do?” just... Read More
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