When the word courage is heard throughout the bulk of society, extreme examples come to mind. One is soldiers defending their lives and country battling in war. The President of the United States makes decisions for the entire country daily. Fire Fighters plunge into flames risking their lives to save the lives of others. I could go on all day about the obvious but intense forms of courgae. I have found that some of the not so obvious examples of courage are also worth a great deal of recognition. Mentally and Physically handicapped individuals are a primary canidate for the previous statement. Everyday each person with a disability wakes up the same as everyone else. The only difference is that they have to overcome their obstacles whether they are physical or mental. This makes everyday tasks much more difficult than it is for the average person. It takes a lot of courage for them to keep trying in the face of adversity and the ignorance of other people. When observing the difficulty of a simple task like walking for some individuals with physical disabilities, it makes me thankful for the many gifts I have been given by God that I take for granted everyday. If I ever feel down about something I have not achieved, all I have to do is to think about the courage it must take for the disabled.