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Sacrifice is giving up something of value.

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In High School, Brooks Dame had a friend named Jessica who was diagnosed with Lupus. Thanks to generous donors, Jessica's life was spared. That experience really stuck with Brooks. He said, "I had ...

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Heroes

Sacrifice Hero: Doug

My grandpa is my hero. He raised three kids of his own and his three grandkids,who definitely weren't his responsibility. He sacrificed any and everything that he wanted to make sure we were given everything we needed and most of what we wanted. H... Read more

Sacrifice Hero: Stephen

My story is about my only son and my wife. That I think he is the strongest boy. At age 2, I as his father, left for the US Marine Corps as a recruiter in the toughest places to recruit. SO I was never home to assist with the family needs nor was ... Read more

Sacrifice Hero: Charlie

My son is an amazing young man. We brought his paternal grandparents into our home when grandpap was diagnosed with Alzheimers. He and his sisters worked tirelessly to cook and care for the grandparents while I attended school and worked two part ... Read more

Sacrifice Hero: Ajay

Ajay is a legend of all time. He is an eminent social worker, an engineer, painter, singer, elocutionist, administrator, business tycoon, computer professional, write, journalist, actor, sportsman and more. Can you believe it? He has donated his b... Read more

Sacrifice Hero: Don oringa kwizera

Many of us are who we are today because of someone in our lives. My hero is my beloved sister who sacrificed all her earnings to help me. After the death of both my parents, I lost all hope of joining a university to pursue a career. Like many orp... Read more
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Personal Stories

"My Apron Mother Saved A Lot for Me"

As I was going through things to donate to Easter Seals, I found bed sheets that were my mom's. I couldn't believe as I hung them on the line , that every corner was sewn. My "apron" mother took the time to sew , iron and use her things to last. ... Read more

Hard Knock Life

My mother is an inspiration to me because she has been through many complications in her life. Although she has been through hardships she has always over come them to give her children, which includes me the love, support, and strength I need to ... Read more

Kindness in the face of the forgotten

While waiting with my oldest son for a tow truck, we were waiting next to my car. I have bumper sticker that says "I love someone with Autism." While we were waiting, a homeless man approached us. I was a little frighten and my older son stood in ... Read more

Beyond Professional Conduct

I have been in therapy for about six years now. My therapist means so much to me and has helped me move forward from so many family obstacles. We have been talking about some things in therapy that are really hard to talk about. My therapist kno... Read more

Lori

My hero is my mother Lori. She is my hero because in my opinion, she is so strong because she has been through so much during her lifetime between having two teenage daughters and battling breast cancer. Another reason she is my hero is she is ver... Read more
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SACRIFICE

Quotes
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We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.
Joseph Campbell Lecturer, Writer (1904-1987);
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He that embarks on the voyage of life will always wish to advance rather by the impulse of the wind than the strokes of the oar; and many fold in their passage; while they lie waiting for the gale.
Dr. Samuel Johnson Poet, Essayist, Lexicographer (1709-1784);
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Give unto me, made lowly wise, The spirit of self-sacrifice; The confidence of reason give, And in the light of truth thy bondman let me live!
William Wordsworth Poet (1770-1850);
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The soldier, above all other men, is required to perform the highest act of religious teaching — sacrifice.
Douglas MacArthur American General And Field Marshal (1880-1964);
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Ethics is in origin the art of recommending to others the sacrifices required for cooperation with oneself.
Bertrand Russell Philosopher, Mathematician (1872-1970);
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Comments

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Sarah G. 10 months ago from Greenwich, NY
I found my passion for softball last school year and joined the modified softball team at my school. I don't live in town, so my dad had to drive into town to pick me up almost every day. I started crunching numbers, with gas having been so expensive during softball season, and I just realized that my parents spent $197.76 just on gas for me to play softball for three months. Now, that is sacrifice.
Richard C. 10 months ago from Crown Point, IN
The ONLY time one sacrifices must be for a higher value.
Bruce Willingham about 1 year ago from Warner Robins, Ga
Sacrifice is giving up something of value for something of higher value.
Jennifer W. almost 2 years ago from West Palm Beach, FL
Check out September 11 10th year, pay it foward event. It's on Facebook and what you do is do a kind act to three people and ask those people to pass it along, or pay it foward. Love the commercial for this website. That's what brought me here!
Rina G. over 2 years ago from Secunderabad, India
Its beautifully said. If giving up a little can bring a smile on somebody's face, then we should think that our work is done.
Madison C. over 2 years ago from Pennsylvania
People sacrifice their lives everyday for us. Why can't we do the little things to give back?
Angel F. about 3 years ago from Texas
so true!!!