Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Uphill and against the wind.

Sometimes when dealing with family members who are stubborn it may feel that the way is steep and turbulent. As I was rolling against a stiff wind on an uphill incline heading to Hooper two men in a work truck stopped and after talking for a few minutes one told me of his father who ate poorly, continued to gain weight, lied to his family about staying active to control his diabetes. The young man was frustrated, said he and other family members talked to him constantly to encourage him to take it seriously to no avail. I said to him that sometimes a person can hear something a thousand different ways until one gets through, to keep trying.
I continued up the hill as the wind blew...

6 comments:

gdh27 said...

Saw you walking up hill outside hopper and was told about your travels so I looked you up online.. keep on keeping on :D

Leann said...

I saw you today too on my way home from Fremont! I saw a friend commented on FB that they stopped, gave you a burger & got their picture taken with you! I must watch the news more often!! Great work! Keep walking!!!

Anonymous said...

I have just seen you and your dog. Walking in the globe. I had no idea on what you were doing walking a dog and a huge globe. That is until now. I came home to search on the internet and found this website. I think it is a wonderful thing you are doing and will share this with the Facebook world. God Bless in your travels and thank you for your will to raise awareness.

Anonymous said...

saw u sunday in scribner then again on tuesday in fremont in front of time warner cable you were taking to a man when we drove back by was going to talk to you and let you no your journey is impressive, also my son saw you on friday along hiway when he was headed back to wayne state college

Jessica said...

It was wonderful coming across u yesterday on our way to west point...hope u enjoyed your whopper that we gave you and hope that donation helps out...its a great cause as my grandma has diabetes....hope you are stayin warm with this nasty weather we are getting

Heather said...

I saw a picture of you in Hooper yesterday on f/b a friend posted...then later that night...I was at Wal-Mart and saw you with the giant globe...wish I would have said something to you, but I am sort of a shy person. I think it is Awsome what you are doing! I lost my grandmother to the disease and I have a great chance of getting it someday I know. Good luck and take care!!