this happened to me at the gym this morning!

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  • kellyallday
    kellyallday Posts: 137 Member
    Beautiful... love this! Thanks so much for sharing.
    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.
  • kkmonroe79
    kkmonroe79 Posts: 71 Member
    Thank you for sharing! I needed to hear this very much today. :heart:
  • MystikPixie
    MystikPixie Posts: 342 Member
    It always amazes me when strangers talk to each other.
  • regina1006
    regina1006 Posts: 21 Member
    This is wonderful. So glad you were able to share the experience with him.
  • blazergrad
    blazergrad Posts: 603 Member
    Wow... just wow. What a blessing indeed and yes, very inspiring! Thanks for sharing!
  • bsix3
    bsix3 Posts: 291
    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.

    God has a way of giving us what we need when we least expect it. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to hear your testimony!!!
  • Erica262
    Erica262 Posts: 226 Member
    I'm so grateful I read this! 767 pounds?!?! Down to 215?!? That is incredible. Thank you so much for sharing!
    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.
  • BamaBreezeNSaltAire
    BamaBreezeNSaltAire Posts: 966 Member
    :heart: Ahhhh a breath of fresh air on the forums. Thank you!!!
  • allisona28
    allisona28 Posts: 186 Member
    Dang it... My eyes are leaking again...

    Thanks for sharing!
    ME TOO!!!! Thanks for sharing!!
  • stephanie40403
    stephanie40403 Posts: 98 Member
    he's a guardian angel, you just received a blessing! I believe it with all my heart and soul.
  • MikkLuhnRozzWhuh
    MikkLuhnRozzWhuh Posts: 240 Member
    Oh my gosh....I'm speechless.
    Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
    EXTREMELY inspiring. Wish I could have been there.
    You were truly blessed by this man...don't ever forget it.
    But yeah, I know you won't and so do you. <3
  • ckbeen
    ckbeen Posts: 5
    Thank you so much for sharing.
  • michelle0989
    michelle0989 Posts: 121 Member
    wow, i am teary eyed. what an incredible experience. thank you for sharing!
  • mdcjmom
    mdcjmom Posts: 597 Member
    Such an amazing story!
  • cindiva65
    cindiva65 Posts: 335 Member
    what a wonderful moment you will probably remember the rest of your life :smile:
  • ANeWcRe8N
    ANeWcRe8N Posts: 1,180 Member
    Touching story.. thanks for sharing!!
  • Pelly57
    Pelly57 Posts: 169 Member
    Brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for sharing this. I will remember him also.
  • blood6338
    blood6338 Posts: 90 Member
    Thanks for sharing this amazing story. God be with you on your journey.
  • kpnive
    kpnive Posts: 64 Member
    wow - thank you for sharing this. tear.
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,032 Member
    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.
    WOW, not much else to say except, WOW, amazing how ppl touch our lives exactly when we need them to!:heart:
  • MariaMariaM
    MariaMariaM Posts: 1,322 Member
    Amazing story. I truly felt tears coming to my eyes as I was reading this.
  • laughingdani
    laughingdani Posts: 2,275 Member
    That's such a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing.
  • jack1925
    jack1925 Posts: 186 Member
    Wow. Very moving and inspiring. Brought tears to my eyes as well. Very uplifting. :heart:
  • rsharper97
    rsharper97 Posts: 242 Member
    That is such an inspiring story! Thank you for sharing.
  • kittpitt
    kittpitt Posts: 35 Member
    Wow that is a wonderful story, I have tears. Good luck in your struggle.
  • SparkleShine
    SparkleShine Posts: 2,001 Member
    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.

    God has a way of giving us what we need when we least expect it. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to hear your testimony!!!

    So true! Thanks for sharing this wonderful story.:heart:
  • JennaL890
    JennaL890 Posts: 39
    Incredible story. Thank you so much for sharing!
  • deltalbarbie
    deltalbarbie Posts: 50
    Had me tearing up. Thanks for sharing. Bump for inspiration when I feel like giving up :-)
  • sullus
    sullus Posts: 2,839 Member
    Nice little piece of glurge. This can help some people.
  • samantha1242
    samantha1242 Posts: 816 Member
    This is beautiful. I want to befriend this old man :) thank you for sharing!

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