What it tells us is that any large or impossible endeavor may seem daunting, but we can tackle it bit by bit. Break it down into smaller pieces to work on daily, and by doing so, we gain momentum to keep going until all the objectives are met.
Even when all we could be thankful for is the air we breathe, waking up to another day healthy and sound, having food on our table, and being in the safety of our homes, that is already a lot.
They are all heroes in my eyes, having exemplified what it means to make sacrifices or be of service to others in different ways. In doing so, they made a profound impact not only in my life but also in the lives of countless others they’ve touched
What today looks like is up to us. Some days are simply harder to endure, while on others, we breathe more easily. This is the blessing of every moment in each day.
It gave me hope that even if I’m still figuring out who I’m supposed to become, and where this immigrant path is leading me, none of this time spent is wasted. I’m where I’m supposed to be.