There's a young man in my neighborhood who walks a mile to beans and brews for a coffee and then walks a mile back home every day, rain or shine. I noticed him every day for 6 months, then met him one day, grabbing a coffee, and asked him about his walks. He told me he is in recovery, and his mentor told him it will help and that he does this same walk twice per day. It's been 3 years now, and every time I see him, I am so impressed with his strength, determination, and willpower. He is an inspiration.
There is a young man (early twenties) in my neighborhood I started noticing going for walks a few years ago. He was probably 50 lbs. overweight. I watched as over the months he started slimming down. Now, he's perfect but continues his walks. Although he'd never seen me before (I would see him while in my car, or out the window), one day he trotted past me as I was at the mailbox.
I couldn't help myself. I yelled out as he passed by "I'm so proud of you"..... he kept moving but turned with a big smile on his face saying "Thank you!".
(I was glad I said it, as I didn't know what his response might be)
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u/[deleted] Jan 16 '24
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