Last week the world lost two amazing heroes in their battles with the bosses of disease. One was a someone who was a personal friend of mine. I haven't adventured with him in a few years now, however he was one of the first people who actually took the time to adventure with me from the time I was 2 on. For years he had been dealing with a huge boss, battling Muscular Dystrophy. It had taken many large attacks but he was still strong and kept moving forward attempting to defeat his big road block. He was an amazing person and by far one of the biggest inspirations, strongest people from my childhood. Over the years our path's have separated a bit, however we still managed to keep track of one another, one way or another. He was truly an inspiration to anyone who met him and he will be missed greatly. The one thing that I have had to remember as I mourn the loss of my friend has been the fact he no longer is suffering. I keep smiling at the image that he and his animal companion Flirt are up there somewhere running and playing. Happy, whole and safe.
The second is a hero who indeed did live long and prosper. Leonard Nemoy, was an inspiration to many people. He was a great man and did many good things for women's rights as well as for the sci-fi / geek community. He was also a big part of my childhood, as if it were not for my parents love for Star Trek, I may never have become the absolute geek lady I am today. I am sad I never got the chance to meet him as he was one of my personal heroes growing up. He has also lost a battle to a boss of disease, just a little while ago he was diagnosed with a pulmonary disease due to years of smoking and has been doing his best to fight this boss for that time. Scotty finally beamed him up for the last time on Friday. His passing too will leave a large hole in the sci-fi world.
Both of these people played a huge part in my childhood and while they were different in their influence on my life. One showed me that you can be strong and keep going no matter what and the other helped to open my eyes to the world that I am now completely part of. They will be missed and all I can do in this time is be strong and attempt to move forward through it. Remembering that sometimes the Warrior is a child.
"Lately I've been winning battles left and right
But even winners can get wounded in the fight
People say that I'm amazing
I'm strong beyond my years
But they don't see inside of me
I'm hiding all these tears
Chorus:
They don't know that I come running home when I fall down
They don't know who picks me up when no one is around
I drop my sword and cry for just a while
(Look up for a smile)
'Coz deep inside this armor
The warrior is a child
(Aahhh)
Unafraid because His armor is the best
But even soldiers need a quiet place to rest
People say that I'm amazing
I never face retreat
But they don't see the enemies
That lay me at His feet
Chorus:
They don't know that I come running home when I fall down
They don't know who picks me up when no one is around
I drop my sword and cry for just a while
(cry for just a while)
'Coz deep inside this armor
(deep inside this armor)
The warrior is a child
.....
They don't know that I come running home when I fall down
They don't know who picks me up when no one is around
I drop my sword and look up for a smile
'Coz deep inside this armor
(deep inside)
Deep inside this armor (deep inside this armor) 2x
The warrior is a child."
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