I called 911 this morning..

on my way to work.. almost here.. was on West Central Parkway of Downtown Cincinnati.. I was at a red light.. noticed a little further down the road a man.. standing there.. in the middle of my path.. just standing there facing oncoming traffic.. perfectly still.. My first thought was **** Then I remembered months ago coming down the same road and a car almost stopped when a man was infront of it.. the man leaped himself onto the hood and fell to the ground.. as if the car hit him.. he got up.. and did it again.. I was skeered this man would do the same thing.. or he was actually on a suicide mission and would throw himself in front of my vehicle and I WOULD run over him So I creeped up to him.. passed around him in the left lane.. he didn't move a bit.. like a statue.. So.. I called 911.. and said I just wanted to report a man standing in the middle of West Central Parkway.. the questions began did you notice the crossroad.. .. no.. but not far from AAA right by the new parking garage they just built not long ago.. was he white, black, hispanic.. . he was a dirty white.. I think.. what was he wearing.. .. I think dirty white pants.. and I think maybe a blue shirt.. I don't know.. I just drove past him.. about how old was he.. .. I don't know.. I just drove past him maybe in his late 40's.. he was dirty.. probably just a homeless disillusioned man.. I know mame.. we'll send someone over there..you be careful today and have a good day I wonder if they found him.. there are many homeless that live in the area in a park that is close by.. it's kinda sad to drive in that area and see them all sleeping on the ground.. benches.. doorways.

Poor guy. Makes you wonder if he was doing it because he was trying to hurt himself or because he really didn't know what he was doing. Either way....you be safe when you drive down there....and if you find my guy from Maifest with the black overalls....give him my phone number!!

I'll walk over towards the park at lunch.. if I can't find him.. I'm sure I can find a subsititute.. I printed off the pic of you and yer new do will add your number and just post it to a tree

Good for you for calling. I am sure many people saw him and no one called!!

I was wondering that too.. before I called.. I thought surely someone has called.. but I did anyways.. I hope more did call, they may of had better directions and description of the man.

Ya know what makes ya think about those guys is how many are there becasue of life just getting out of hand for them? How many could have made it if they'd of had a good woman in their corner? Sometimes I look a those guys and think only by the grace of god, there go I. Sometimes the strength of the love of someone else is what keeps us hangin on. Sometimes you look into there eyes and ya just see the pain and confusion. You know they sure didn't expect life to turn out this way. I think of the loved ones in my life and am thankfull every single day. Wow what got me started? MORNIN RHONDA DARLIN!!!

that goes for women too Sparkie.. I heard a young little lady give a lead last nite.. she had the love of a man.. but she loved her booze and drugs more.. and eventually she lost the man and her kids. She's on the path of recovery to get her kids back now or at least to be a part of their lives again. Sometimes life just deals you a hand.. but there is a solution "only by the grace of god, there go I." I was gonna say that.. but didn't wanna get TOO preachy, so didn't but it's the truth. I'm sure working at the VA you see many of those eyes.. and as I passed this man I think I saw into his also.. he was just lost. I actually keep thinking I wanted to stop and take him home with me.. a man said in AA once.. he loves getting close to the dirtiest smelliest person that comes in off the street.. cuz it enforces in him GOD's miracle when within a few months they start cleaning up.. love ya Sparkie have a good day.. and tell Debby I love her too

"cuz it enforces in him GOD's miracle when within a few months they start cleaning up.." Yep that is so true. It is easy to become jaded and hard hearted. Who knows what brought them to the point they are at? I can tell you every time I think I could never wind up like that the Lord puts me right there and I "understand". My life has been nothing but lessons learned. My first thought/judgement as a young man was how could anyone get so fat? We all know where that went! As far as seeing that look at the VA. I have seen it in NA also if ya know what I mean? Life is fradgile and we all can be where we never thought we'd be in a heartbeat. That is why I am careful not to judge cause God has a way of teaching me things the hard way. Love ya Rhonda baby! You are a true angel, Sparky

How sad..... I have never understood how these people become homeless. I have been a single parent of 5 children for many, many years, and although I have been through rough times, I have always kept on moving along.....There are always shelters to go to, assistance to be recieved, and jobs to be worked. I just don't get it. There was one time I driving....and I got off the freeway and got to the light and there was a homeless guy standing there holding a sign. I ignored him, but he came up to my window and knocked. I tried to still ignore him, but he knocked harder, so I cracked the window and said "Yes?" He said, "You got some money?" I said "No, I am sorry." Then, out of nowhere, he started talking **** to me saying...."I hope you go home and enjoy your nice HOT dinner and a nice HOT shower, and sleep well in your WARM bed....while I am out here hungry in the cold" So, I sat there for a minute.....and got mad....cause here I was a single mom, on my way home from my job, that I went to everyday..... and I said "Ya know....I WILL enjoy my dinner, and my shower, and my bed, in my warm house, THAT I PAY FOR.....EVEN THOUGH, I am a mother to 5 children, I go to work everyday and work hard, so that I can have those things for me and my kids. I don't sit my ass on the side of a freeway asking for hand-outs, I take control of my life and MAKE sure I have the things I need for me and my kids...... NOW BACK THE HELL UP AWAY FROM MY CAR and get a frekkin job!" Although, I had always been the person that would give $5.00 or a burger or diapers to a homeless person, after that, I stopped. Anywho.... Good morning, Rhonda And Kevin says "Hi" and he misses you.... Hugs, Jen

REALLY Kevin misses me love ya Reboog