Thursday, July 1, 2010

Conversations

On Our little walk for Diabetes Awareness we stop often, of course, for conversation with all kinds of people. The World draws more topics than our chosen theme, "Saving the World, one diabetic at a time." People want to talk of the environment, politics, religion, animal rights, and other topics into the obscure. I give them all to the time they deserve --after all, they have taken the time to pull off the road, leave their work place, or take time from their morning routine to speak with us. Sometimes the things we talk about are so appropriate to the moment I have to thank "my lucky stars" they came to pull me from my mental funk.

I am thankful for the brief meetings with everyone I encounter, although I am sometimes sore, fatigued, and beaten by the wind to distraction at the moment. When it gets quiet and I have time to reflect I appreciate the little things brought up in those conversations.

This morning I was going to post a few more thoughts and examples of people who help their fellow man who suffer from diabetes, like the men and women of the E.M.S. and fire communities who are the first to help. Last night I was having a conversation with the Assistant Chief at Phillipston and they were called to aid a woman in diabetic stress; this was not the first time I have been at a station and a similar call is made to the public servants to come to the aid of a diabetic. Thank you.

My Son Is ready before me!!! I must go.

Thank you all.

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hope the lunch was well at Patriots Roast Beef! Good luck from the C.O. &S Garage Crew!

Anonymous said...

We saw you in Athol today. My children were asking why you were walking. When I got home we saw on facebook more information and found the link to your site. Now we will be watching your journey. Hope it's a pleasant one!

Anonymous said...

HI ERIK I WORK AT A LOCAL BUISNESS IN ORANGE,MA AND WE SAW U STANDING OUTSIDE WITH A POLICE OFFICER THAT LOOKED LIKE HE GAVE U SOMEKIND OF CITATION. DID HE? AND IF SO I AM SO SORRY THAT U ENCOUNTERED THIS ON YOUR WALK. HOPEFULLY THE REST OF UR JOURNEY WILL BE A GOOD ONE AND HOPE U ALL STAY SAFE..

Anonymous said...

I saw you today in Athol, MA Thanks for all you do!

Anonymous said...

Saw you in Athol, MA today. Thanks for all you do for everyone.

Anonymous said...

WOW!! That was a great treat to see you guys today. Just wish I had my kids with me. I was driving through Athol and Orange Ma. saw u near Walmart. Had to come home and look u up in the Athol News. To see what you were all about. You guys are doing a wonderful thing in this crazzy world we all live in. Hope your walk throuh our beautiful states is one to remember. God Bless you both. :) Deborah

Anonymous said...

Good Evening, World Guy! Since meeting you outside our home yesterday we have followed (and caught up with) your crusade online. I appreciate you, your son and Nice taking the time to stop answer my questions about your trip. After reading your most recent post, you thanked "us" for the conversations. It reminds me to thank YOU for inspiring such a strong message to others. Your journey by foot brought my inquisitive 6 year old daughter to ask shortly after you left, "Why doesn't he just drive?" Right then and there, your personal mission opened the door for me to educate my children about working for a cause, and self sacrifice. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to learn more and teach a little about illness, strength and perseverance. I'm normally a little annoyed when my dog barks at every passerby on our busy street - but I am grateful he alerted me to the presence of you, your son, your dog and your cause. Best wishes and happy travels to you and your family!

Anonymous said...

I have been a diabetic for four years. I have just started insulin. My father passed away four years ago from diabetes. Thank you for your diabetes awareness walk for all diabetics. Good luck on your journey. God Bless!