this happened to me at the gym this morning!
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There is nothing more motivating than this: the 75 year old man RUNNING at a 7.5 speed and a 6.0 incline next to me. As we both got off the treadmill at the same time he asked if he could speak with me and pulled out his wallet. We sat down at a table as he showed me a picture of him and his granddaughter 5 years ago, her about my age then, he 767 pounds and her 398. With tears running down his face he showed me another picture of him walking her down the aisle 2 months ago. He is now 215 and she is 150. With more tears he says"I dont even know you but you remind me of my granddaughter, and I couldnt miss walking her down the aisle because I was killing myself slowly and didnt even realize it." I was wearing my cross and fish necklace so he asked if he minded if he prayed woth me. For 10 minutes we sat holding hands in the gym praying for the life I have ahead of me. As we were both wiping tears from our face, he told me to just keep going and when i dont want to, to remember him.This is a man I will NEVER forget.
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There is nothing more motivating than this: the 75 year old man RUNNING at a 7.5 speed and a 6.0 incline next to me. As we both got off the treadmill at the same time he asked if he could speak with me and pulled out his wallet. We sat down at a table as he showed me a picture of him and his granddaughter 5 years ago, her about my age then, he 767 pounds and her 398. With tears running down his face he showed me another picture of him walking her down the aisle 2 months ago. He is now 215 and she is 150. With more tears he says"I dont even know you but you remind me of my granddaughter, and I couldnt miss walking her down the aisle because I was killing myself slowly and didnt even realize it." I was wearing my cross and fish necklace so he asked if he minded if he prayed woth me. For 10 minutes we sat holding hands in the gym praying for the life I have ahead of me. As we were both wiping tears from our face, he told me to just keep going and when i dont want to, to remember him.This is a man I will NEVER forget.0
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What a wonderful, beautiful story. I really needed to read something uplifting today.0
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Great story. Thank you.0
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Dang it... My eyes are leaking again...
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Brought tears to my eyes and gave me chills!! What a wonderful story! He is a true inspiration......we need more people like him in this big ol world! Keep up the good work!0
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BEST. STORY. EVER!!!0
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What an awesome story! If a 75 yr old can do it anyone can, that is amazing!0
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That's incredible! Best of luck to you!0
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Wow that is beautiful! God is good!0
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I have no words. What a very special encounter!0
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Wow-that is awesome and wonderful!!0
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That's amazing! Restores your faith in people just a little, doesn't it? What a lovely story. :flowerforyou:0
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That is incredible.
Such a beautiful moment to cherish for you both.0 -
amazing! God is awesome!0
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I'm so glad you shared such a powerful and personal experience with all of us!0
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Amazing!0
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The memories of the hours you will spend in the gym will quickly fade away, but I venture to say that 10 minutes will stay with you forever. Beautiful!0
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Such a lovely story! Thanks for sharing xx0
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AMAZING GRACE!!
god is everywhere :flowerforyou:0
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