She is called “an inspiration” by many people, almost on a daily basis. On winter days she can be found walking around, in a circle at our local YMCA’s. When the weather is suitable, she can be seen walking around our neighborhood or local trails. She is a little crooked from life’s 76 years and staring down at her walking path prevents much sight seeing.
She walks about 7-8 miles a day, and never misses the daily journey. Her path is now about 22,000 miles of foot travel in the last 11 years. It’s therapy….both mental and physical, she says.
Linda has always been a person that perseveres, never giving up. She has four college degrees, starting her doctorate at the age of 50 and working full time while attending college classes. Linda has been giving herself a daily shot of insulin now for over 57 years as a type 1 diabetic. According to the Eli Lily Corp, she is perhaps the longest user of their insulin in Indiana.
Linda Peterson, my lovely wife.
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