Two good people listening to their hearts.

Fabulous!

Thanks for posting this inspiring story.

All three of the people in this picture are very inspiring!

That was back in the early 60's.

made it that far.

Extra kudos to Mr. Gregory for being a world class human, who happens to also wear a badge.

amazing!

GO ASIA!!! Very inspiring.

The cop didn't trash anyone this time.

in case you haven't noticed

rather than when it doesn't.

In case that didn't occur to you.

nice.

Claiming there's so much stereotyping going on... in a thread where there is no stereotyping... except YOURS.

Sure honey, whatever you say

and defend a cop.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026416698

but so much more importantly, congratulations to both of them, they're both winners!

stereotyping is wrong, period

discuss this issue and though I don't think this was your intention, it might look to others you were trying to shake up a controversy and derail the topic.

Again: both people are winners.

Got some tears in my eyes!!

Love your picture!

Stories like this make me hopeful.

She's lost 200 lbs. THAT'S AWESOME!!

It is so hard to even move when you are extremely overweight.

I've hit a wall after losing 100 lbs. I still have much more to go, but at least I haven't gained any back.

Kudos Asia. Same to Officer Gregory.

Both an inspiration in different ways.

100lbs is nothing to sneeze at and no surprise there's a wall there! keep it up... there's loads of folks right there with ya!

sP

All encouragement appreciated.

Being bedridden doesn't help matters any and then some health problems that subsided, reappeared but I think that they may be subsiding again.

The arthritis was the worst. Could barely move arms, hands or legs for over 2 months. just getting to where I can type for more than a few minutes at a time. Afib and asthma kept kicking up too.

Changed and adjusted meds so finally feel like I'm almost human again. Dusting off dumb bells, wrist and ankle weights. Hoping to start trying to stand in 4-6 weeks.

Thanks again.

but just move a little more every day. i have fortunately been ambulatory throughout my weightloss but i certainly need the encouragement from time to time.

glad you got the meds worked out and are getting ready to rock and roll!

have a great day!

sP

you can do this... we're with you... you can make it...

this is what we all need in life. we all have struggles and sometimes, just having someone there to whisper in our ears that we CAN make it and that they're here with us through the struggle is all we need!

good on him for being there... and FANTASTIC for her for sticking it out and making such a radical move toward health!

sP

race means nothing except the color of a persons skin. We're all american, Americans first I might add.

I'm not doctor, but I would think she risks suffering a heart attack even over lesser distances. She's still a little portly, if I may say so without offence.

trained in CPR at her side.

very happy... as a fan of X-Country races (my kids all ran in school)... I remember all the spectators cheering everyone to the end... and especially the last few who we all know have a level of commitment that's commendable

Not much else.

According to one of the commenters at the link, this guy is a great role model coaching peewee football.

But the main story is surely about Asia, who is a wonderful role model for all of us who struggle with weight issues. Definitely makes me reconsider whether or not I should be doing "more" to lose the weight I'm trying to lose.

But good for her! And good for the cop who didn't kill her for being black.

of the original post.

And I love that cop, too. Seems like this one is one who understands the concept of "to protect and serve".

The way it should be. The way it's SUPPOSED to be.

Awesome story!

Sadly, I see at least one poster who tried to crap on the thread.

We need more good threads like this one!

Recced.

It's like every profession, there are good people and bad people in the bunch.

Kudos to Lt. Gregory for helping this woman and kudos to Ms. Ford for completing the race.

like this one than there are like the one in Ferguson.

I'm not a big fan of cops in general, but like in any group of people, some are good and some are not. This officer was kind and compassionate to Ms. Ford. I read on another site a commenter mention that he also coaches kids (I don't recall in which sport). That he had coached this person's son and that he was very popular with the kids. He appears to be a good person.

so sick of the non-stop stereotyping of cops

and good for Lt. Gregory. Thanks for posting.

an extremely sweet lady, she broke down a little during the interview.

She worked hard, committed to getting into better shape, set a goal and with just a little extra support from her son and the officer she made it. It was a great interview.