Greatest of all is when the innocent child matures into a virtuous adult and then, being exposed to the harsh realities of life, they, in faith, apply their virtue and become vessels of love and sacrifice. 

Paul exhorts us to - "receive them in the Lord with all joy, and honor such, for they nearly died for the work of Christ..." 

There are countless unsung heroes we may never know, and there are some we do. 

They forever change us.....