Today's Prompt is RADIATE
Definition
of RADIATE: emit (energy, especially light or heat) in the form of rays or
waves. "the hot stars radiate
energy" synonyms: emit, give off, give out, discharge, diffuse.
My husband has taken to watching a show about superheroes
lately (based on comic book characters from his childhood) and I’ve gotten
drawn into the plot. I don’t think anyone can help but fantasize about how we
would use these extraordinary superpowers if we had the chance.
Where would I direct my rays? Who would be served if I could channel
waves of energy?
As a wife and mom I would have to say I would certainly
radiate everything good I could muster towards my husband and children. Perhaps
I could take a superhero name like “The Good Vibes Gal” and cloak my loved ones
in layers of protection, happiness and of course my love. There would never be
illness, danger, negative attitudes, or heartbreak.
I realize though that I already belong to a family of
superheroes with years of volunteer and paid first response, educators in life
saving skills, selfless attention towards helping those in need, and spreading
caring to all they come in contact with.
My husband, among his many skills, has been a CPR Instructor
for years. He once said to me that with every student he teaches his “fingers
reach out”; indeed there was an ambulance call shortly after one of his classes
where I encountered a recent student (I volunteered with my local ambulance as
an EMT) — this student had just successfully revived a young patient whose
heart had stopped, she admitted to me how she had “heard” my husband’s voice
coaching her as she administered CPR. He definitely radiated his talents!
My husband and our offspring (separately) instructed other
health providers and first responders and each student they trained and put out
on the street saved many lives radiating each of their efforts and knowledge.
Our children (from birth and marriage) have saved lives, put out fires
(literally), delivered babies, soothed tears, and so much more. They’ve
impacted so many other lives in ways that affect whole families and communities.
Once again the touch radiates.
Is it any wonder that I feel I live in a family of
superheroes? But I still yearn to be able to have my own power specifically to
protect these wonderful people I love so much. I want to send out a wave of
protective cloaks and hugs. I want this superpower to radiate energy and
good vibes.
