Jordan- 8
Jordan was in her room at her desk struggling with an essay she had to do for school, Justin was in the kitchen making her a snack while Hank and Erin were at work. Once he was finished he went to the bottom of the steps calling for her.
"Jo time for your snack". Justin called to his sister.
"Coming!" Jordan calls back.
The eight year old dropped her pencil going downstairs to have her snack, the whole time she was thinking about her essay. Justin set some fruit slices out then got some water for the two.
"So Jo how was school today". Justin says, setting the water down.
"It was ok, my teacher is having us write an essay". Jordan replied, taking a strawberry.
"What's it about?"
"A hero, but I don't know what a hero is".
"What a hero is Jo, a hero is a person who is courageous, brave, noble, and strong. People look up to heros all the time because they admire them. They help people, protect people, fight for people".
"You mean like Batman?"
"Yeah like Batman but all heros wear different things. A doctor is a hero and they wear scrubs and a coat. A doctor helps people who are hurt or sick. A firefighter is a hero and they wear protective gear, they risk their lives to help other people all sorts of situations. Police officers are heroes because they go out everyday and bring all the bad guys in off the streets".
"Like daddy and Erin do".
"Exactly. Heroes are everyday people Jo, some are doctors, firefighters, police officers, paramedics, lawyers. Soldiers are heroes too, there are people in another country fighting for us and fighting for our freedom. Those people are protecting us everyday and night they are over there".
"Daddy, Erin, and Uncle Alvin are heroes".
"I would say so because they go out everyday to help get the bad guys off the streets so they don't hurt anyone".
Jordan then ran from the table up to her room to finish her essay with no problem, the eight year old picked up her pencil and began writing. After about 15 minutes she was finished her essay she read it over and headed downstairs the front door was then opened by Hank and Erin followed him.
"Daddy! Erin!" Jordan says excitedly, running to them.
"There's my baby girl, how was school Jo". Hank said.
"It was good".
"Hey Jordy". Erin greets her sister.
"Whatcha holdin kiddo". Hank notices the piece of paper.
"This is my essay for school, Justin helped me with it".
"Can Erin and I read it".
"Yeah".
The two then began to read it as Jordan stood in front of them.
My Hero. By Jordan Voight
A hero is a person who is courageous, brave, noble, strong. A hero is someone who is admired by other people for what they do. They help people, protect people, and fight for people. Heroes come in many different forms such as a doctor, a nurse, a firefighter, police officers, and lawyers.
One of my heroes in my life is my dad, my dad is my hero because he's a police officer. He goes out everyday and helps take the bad guys off the streets. My dad puts his life on the line to help other people. Sometimes when he goes out I get scared he won't come home but I know deep down it's his job to help and protect people. Every morning when I see him put his badge on I know he's going out again to save the city from whatever bad guys that are out there. My dad doesn't wear a costume to show he's a hero, he wears regular clothes. He wears a badge. He knows the risk everyday of going out doing what he does and he'll continue to do it. My dad is a brave, courageous, strong, and admirable, he's one of the many people who goes out to help and protect the people of Chicago. His job never stops because he also protects me, my brother, and my sister. My dad maybe a regular person but some heroes are regular people they just wear different costumes but they all have the same goal; Help people, protect people, and fight for people.
Erin and Hank had tears in their eyes they quickly wiped them then looked down at the eight year old who had an anxious look on her face.
"Did you like it?" Jordan asked.
"Jordy that was one of the best things I've ever read". Erin comments.
"You really think so?"
"I know so".
"What'd you think daddy, did you like it?"
Hank picked his little girl up hugging her then kissing her head. "I loved your essay Jo and I love you so much sweetheart".
"I love you too daddy and you'll forever be my hero".