I have never said more than "Good morning" to this elderly woman and I imagine that she would be surprised to learn that she is one of the inspirational people in my life.
My husband has joked about names for her: Moving Snowman (she looks like a snowman in the winter all bundled and barely moving), Spooky Chick,Scary Lady,Car Target, and then, Happy Car Target when I remind him that she is an inspiration to me.
Why does she inspire me? Each and every day, warm or cold, this elderly lady and her walker make a complete (1/2 mile maybe) circle around our neighborhood. On my worst rheumatoid arthritis days, I would look out the window and I just felt motivated and happy seeing her. She moves at a snail's pace, but I love that she gets out and does something every day. This lady motivates me to move, even on my worst days. (Just a happy reminder that I haven't had many bad days in quite some time!!!!)
I bet she would love to have company on that walk. Hint Hint Hint.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it funny how people we don't even know inspire us? She probably would never imagine that she inspires someone by just getting out and doing her daily walk.
ReplyDeleteWe have an elderly man on our street like that too. In his adorable sailor-like accent (that the best I can describe it) he said to me once, "My doc says I gotta walk every day for me health, so I do." Michigan winters can be SO cold and yet there he is with his cane slowly making his way around the block. It puts me to shame when I am in good health and just don't want to bother bundling up.
ReplyDeleteIt is funny how someone can inspire us without even knowing it! I am really glad that you are having lots of good days ;-)
ReplyDeleteShe is adorable...what a great inspiration.
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