Losing Weight: Inspiration comes in all sizes
Every time I think about my friend, Willa I get a lump in my throat because I wish I could have done more to help her.
Willa passed away over a year ago and I still have a hard time gathering my thoughts about a woman whose heart was a big as her smile. Her passing brought me to tears; and even now, as I think about her and how dedicated she became to losing weight and getting healthier, I cry.
Unfortunately, time ran out for her.
Willa worked in the cafeteria in my office during the day and cleaned offices at night. She struggled to get through her days as a woman who weighed 440 pounds. The small task of walking around the eatery took her longer than most but she always did it with a smile on her face and without complaint.
Several years ago, I noticed that her white food service jacket was getting big on her and I asked her if she was losing weight. She came from behind the counter and put her finger on my nose and told me that I had inspired her to lose weight. (I had already lost over 100 pounds at the point.)
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