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Rising Above is to overcome difficult situations, to weather the storms of life.

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Me, adding modifications to a water tower. I was not comfortable and not enjoying myself, but, it was the job I was handed.

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I am assisting a friend with a brain injury, out of his wheel chair and into the ocean.

Vigil

This is a painting I did last year which I call "Vigil." It was inspired by the many times young people gathered to comfort each other and remember a lost one.

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My daughter, her husband and newborn baby. My daughter, Jessica, was determined to have her baby before her husband, Matt, would ship out on the cruiser Ronald Reagan. She made it! January 1, 2005 Georgia Porter was born! Her husband, Matt shipped out the next day to the Gulf. It was wonderful and very sad at the same time.

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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!

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Bethany Hamilton began surfing as a child and at age 11 participated in her first competition. Her plans of becoming a pro surfer were seemingly ended at age 13 when she was attacked by a 14-foot t...

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Heroes

Rising Above Hero: Karyl

My hero, Karyl, is someone I've met in person only once. In August 7, 1996 her only daughter, Arlyn, died by suicide. She was 18 years old. Rather than become bitter and stay withdrawn, fearful, and angry, Karyl became a warrior. In the year... Read more

Rising Above Hero: Marcus

Marcus has demonstrated extreme determination to overcome injuries that left him quadriplegic. He has learned to paint beautiful pictures by holding the paintbrush in his mouth. The incredible thing about this is that he did not know he could pa... Read more

Rising Above Hero: Tyra

In 2006, after about 3 years of taking care of my son Chance as a single mother, his father finally stepped back into his life. At first it was very difficult to let go and trust that he would be a steady presence in my son's life. Since our separ... Read more

Rising Above Hero: Alyssa

Alyssa was 12 years old when she found out that she had a brain tumor. Her family and friends were devastated. However Alyssa had a great attitude and was convinced that God had a purpose for her and this trial would only make her stronger. She... Read more

Rising Above Hero: Victoria

My hero is my twin sister who is currently fighting her for her life against breast cancer. Mind you this is her third battle with cancer. Her first battle occurred at the age of 15 when she was diagnosed with cancer (Hodgkins Disease). She en... Read more
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Personal Stories

Reach Out and Rise Above

I've been fighting depression for a few years now, but on my first 'decline', I clung to writing songs. This is the second time that I've found myself back at group therapy, but I've found ways to not only help mysel... Read more

Hope Trumps Harm

Believing that life contains more than one's experiences and hanging on to the hope that there is something greater than the harm experienced, I strove to overcome and excel through my circumstances of abuse. Because ... Read more

Bouncing Back

Two years ago, everything came to a stop for me. I failed my first year of college, my grandmother was killed, some of my most invaluable possessions stolen by my best friends, and I was not on any medication for my b... Read more

An Actors life for me.

All my life I wanted to be an actress. When I got married I ended up in a not so healthy situation... it took me 13 years to realize that I was important. My dreams and who I was mattered and no one can take that away... Read more

Stand-Up Guy

The past two years of John T.'s life may have been, arguably, his best. Two years ago he was voted Teacher of the Year in his elementary building where he teaches math and science to 5th grade students. This past ye... Read more
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RISING ABOVE

Quotes
To be tested is good. The challenged life may be the best therapist.
Gail Sheehy Author  -
Success is not just the crowning moment, the spiking of the ball in the end zone or the raising of the flag on the summit. It is the whole process of reaching for a goal and, sometimes, it begins with failure.
Erik Weihenmayer Blind Climber, Motivational Speaker, Author  (born 1968);
If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.
Alexander Hamilton First Us Secretary Of The Treasury  (1757-1804);
People can do whatever they want if they just set their heart to it, and just never give up, and just go out there and do it.
Bethany Hamilton Surfer  (born 1990);
When it rains, most birds head for shelter; the Eagle is the only bird that, in order to avoid the rain, starts flying above the cloud.
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Bethany Hamilton - Courage

Only months after losing her arm to a shark while surfing, the courageous Bethany Hamilton was back on her board performing better than ever.

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M J about 1 year ago from Pa
Regarding comment:Reach out beyond the storm and you will always feel the warmth of the sun
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Crystal Bleu about 1 year ago from Pennsylvania
Reach out beyond the storm and you will always feel the warmth of the sun; help others experience a better life helps us respect our blessings. Stay humble.
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Steven B. over 2 years ago from San Francisco, California
Helping to rid homelessness and crime in neighborhoods across the country.

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