Naomi Poulton

Who is your hero?

Today Kieran was telling me who his hero is, and it got me thinking about who I would pick for my hero. It is actually a really hard to think of someone who I would class as my hero and to think of the reasons why a particular person would be a hero figure to me.

So I have been thinking about who I would choose, and I think I would have to pick two, my mum and dad! They have always been there for me, they have been great role models and they have taught me soo much over my life.

My parents have shown me what it means to have a wonderful happy family. They have lived in a way that shows faith, determination, courage and confidence - often when underneath it life may have been harder or more challenging then they have shown.

They have taught me what perseverance is, and how to enjoy life and what it gives you at that point in time. It is through them I have developed my love of travelling and experiencing new places and my desire to always find out more about the world.

My parents have taught me about not giving up, even when others around you might think you should do that. They have encouraged me to follow what I want, and given me the support and independence to do that! I know that if it wasn’t for the very important decisions my parents made, then I would have a completely different life. I can’t imagine a better life and upbringing then they have given me and that is because of the way they have decided to live their lives, always helping others!

I will be getting married in just under 3 months now, and that will mean starting a new exciting life. I will leave our family home and with that I guess i will leave my parents too! However, I know they will always be there for me, and for the rest of my family. I will take with me all the invaluable lessons my parents have taught me into this new stage of my life. I hope that one day I will be able to be as good a parent and friend as my mum and dad have been to me!

So mum and dad, thanks for all you have done in making me the person I am now!! I could never have done it without your amazing love and dedication and I am sure Miriam, Hannah, Daniel and Joseph would all agree too!