.........high..........

Standing for what you believe in regardless of the odds against you, 
and the pressure that tears at your resistance 
...is Courage. 

Keeping a smile on your face when inside you feel like dying, 
for the sake of supporting others 
...is Strength. 

Stopping at nothing and doing what's in your 
heart that you know is right 
...is Determination. 

Doing more than is expected, to make another's life a little more bearable, 
without uttering a single complaint 
...is Compassion. 

Helping a friend in need, no matter the time or effort, 
to the best of your ability 
...is Loyalty. 

Holding your head high 
And being the best you know you can be when life 
seems to fall apart at your feet, 
Facing each difficulty with the confidence that 
time will bring you better tomorrows, 
And never giving up... 
...is Confidence. 

Hold your head high 
and make your life better every day! 
-oct 2002