I recently posed the question above on social media. For TGIF fun and to promote engagement among my plentiful group of friends. Because, as you may know, writing is a solitary, often lonely occupation, and I am undeniably outgoing—a solid extrovert.
Further, the protracted and monstrous case of Samantha Guthrie’s mother being abducted from her home has weighed on my heart, along with the numerous calamities occurring in the world. I wanted to lighten my burden, not even equating the two events until now, as I write. This happens often, I find. Writing helps me process my feelings and make things right in my heart and mind.
My friends’ various responses were instructive and enlightening, often revealing the era in which they’d been born. Among my writer friends, the genre each favored was revealed:
- Superman
- Gandolf
- Reacher
- Hubbell Gardener
- Jamie from Outlander
- Jesus Christ
- Spark
The last response came immediately from my husband’s mouth, showing his awareness the fierce loyalty that’s alive in our dog’s heart. Of course! Spark, when given the scent, would lickety-split to hidey house to which my husband had been absconded. Perhaps waiting for police backup. Perhaps not. Process complete within hours.
Here are my guys, safe and sound, in our family room, sharing their just desserts. They are my heroes. Though my jocular reply was Hubbell Gardner, this duo would rescue me, no holds barred, without expectation of reward except for my safe return. Thus, my heart is filled with peace, joy, and love.
Who would search for you, no matter what, to the ends of the earth? Who’s your hero?
P.S. to the person (who shall remain unnamed) who either neglected to read the prompt closely or is not a believer. Jesus Christ is not a fictional character. Though He lived several thousand years ago, He remains prominent now, as then. He’s the best Savior.
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