An extremely kind and giving woman, she invited me in without hesitation, gave me a bed for the night, and made sure my belly was full of homecooked food, both during my stay and well into the future.
Day 89
Debra
June 23rd, 2010
I'm walking across America.
That's the idea, at least. I'm walking westward from New York City for nine months or so. If everything goes according to plan, I'll be in Oregon when the clock runs out. If nothing goes according to plan, maybe I'll end up in Peru or Mongolia or Pennsylvania. You can read all about the details of my trip if you're so inclined.
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Updates like these, of those who helped you along your way, are always my favorite!
I agree. It is so refreshing to see the kindness of people!
These updates are my favorite, too! I enjoy reading about acts of kindness.
Me too!
Just warms my heart to see these wonderful people helping him out, too. We are not shown these acts of kindness on the ‘news’ or media. Hang in there. Keep those updates coming. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. -A Fan In Missouri
How sweet. But the sign says John and Sophia (I think). Curious…
I am going to get a smarty pants – ectomy tonight. If I don’t I will get kicked off the hobo site.
Nice of her… but she seems to have a chip on her shoulder ;)
She’s got a ‘warm fuzzy’ on her shoulder. ;-)
a warm fuzzy is just a tater chip that’s been laying around for a couple of days. same thing.
;-)
Hay chippie – your next
Thank you, Debra!
Moo moo, Moo!
Translation: Awesome lady, Debra!
Matt not only has following you been way better than t.v., it has restored my faith in humanity. There really are kind generous people out there. Makes up for all the “nut cases” in the world.
Isn’t it amazing that kindness comes in so many different ways!!
Glad to see things are still going ok for you. :)
Looks like she has a bright idea, too!
Thanks Debra for giving Matt shelter…. you warmed all our hearts by doing so!
Way to go Debra!!!!
I’ve been following this blog for about a month now. It makes me happy to see that great and caring people like Debra or any of the other families you have stayed with are out there and are willing to help you out. Keep on trucking! Thanks for the great pics and letting us know that there are still friendly people around.
Amen to kind people…bless their warm hearts…
Ha! Reminds me of a bumper sticker I love. “Mean People Suck.”
Way to go Debra. Thanks for taking care of Matt!
Debra is beautiful. <3
what a nice lady! she looks like someone I know!
People like Debra restore my faith in humanity. I appreciate her kindness towards the wandering soul and I have a feeling that she is that generous towards all people! I’m glad that Matt has guardian angels with him on this trek!
There are some real nice people in the world! Thanks for the updates & love to hear the stories of your trek and the people you meet.
she had one heck of an idea!