I had to run to Lowes in Siloam Springs (AR) yesterday to get a few parts for a busted waterline. While I was driving down 412 hwy and crossing Flint Creek, I saw a woman walking. We still have 6" or so of snow on the ground and the temps were freezing, so of course I stopped. After we both decided that we weren't going to murder each other, she told me her story. She's a middle aged woman who is down on her luck and living with her parents. She has no vehicle and has to walk everywhere. She does have a job though, but it's in Gentry, Arkansas, and that's the reason for her trek. She has to work Monday morning, so was walking all of the way to Gentry and staying in a motel there until Monday to ensure she can go to work. Gentry is about 8-10 miles north of Siloam, and Siloam is around 12-15 miles from where I picked her up. She had already walked around 3 miles. Her dedication blew me away, and yes I decided to take her all of the way to Gentry rather than my initial destination of Siloam. Anyways, it kinda made my day. I mean, a person who is prepared to walk 25+ miles in the freezing snow just to keep their job restores my faith in humanity. I don't remember her name and she probably doesn't remember mine, but I will never forget her dedication.
