Yesterday, we spent the day at Kenworth, partially in the truck and then in their drivers' lounge. We met a couple of other drivers and one from PA who said he won't take his truck anywhere else and he really was appreciative of the work that they do and as he said, they always have parts, very rarely do you have to wait for parts to come in. He also shared with us his opinions about the automatic vs. standard transmission trucks. We also talked to him about inclines and mountains and he shared his experience in the mountains. We also spoke briefly to another man that was having his truck worked on and then he was off to take a phone call from his family. Other than that, we sat in the lounge, charging our electronics and of course I was able to post.
One of the things I knew that I would like about this job is noticing differences in others and the gifts that God has given them. Yesterday and today I noticed that mechanics work extremely hard, even if it means giving up their own time to be able to help someone out. Let me tell you, truck drivers who need work done on their trucks do not want to hear a mechanic say, "Sorry, we don't have a part, you'll have to wait a day or two or by the way it will take a couple days for repairs." Truck drivers time is money and when they have to sit, they lose loads. I really have compassion for the mechanics who have to break the news to drivers about their trucks.
After we had our truck fixed at Kenworth we had to wait to have the reefer repairs done because they closed at 5:00. So, next morning, we went as soon as they opened. It was a wonderfully interesting morning. Another team was having their reefer worked on and they were from FedEx Custom Critical and they were the first team we met that was from Ohio but actually more eastern Ohio. The funny thing is when I told them that we were from Northwest Ohio around Findlay, their comment was, "Wow, you're not too far from us."...funny how in truck driver terms 150 or so miles is close. It was wonderful being able to talk to them for a couple of hours while our trucks were worked on. We pulled up our lawn chairs and started talking about driving, our families at home and just a little bit of everything.
I have said that we want to be able to spread the Good News while we are out here and we are still finding our way. God gives us ways and opportunities but I am finding that we miss so many of those opportunities. During the time that we talked to the couple, I probably know more about their family and how they came into the business just as much as some of their friends. Amazing in a couple of hours I found out that they now own 2 trucks and are training their son and a friend of his to be custom critical team drivers. This is the son who was taking care of their house while they were gone and now would be out on the road just like them. One of their sons other friends needed a place to stay and has been staying with them for a while, so he is going to take care of it for them. Their daughter is moving home from Michigan, she lived there for 2 years and is going to have a baby in about 6 months or so and the father is not in the picture. So she is coming back to live in Ohio. The couple both had kids from previous marriages but her husband is not talking to his children, which they said is a long story. They both seemed happy doing what they are doing, they've been working for FedEx since 2007. The wife shared that she and her husband get along really well in the truck but when they get home it is a little more difficult. She shared that he likes to drink when they get home so they argue more. She has tried to get him to stop but he likes his beer.
Once I met this couple, I decided that until I take opportunities to share God with others that when I miss an opportunity I will pray for that person. Some I will know their names and others I won't. I'm also praying that God gives me the words to share Him with others. I am finding that once I do talk to others I bring my church family into the conversation and I share that I will pray for them. As God gives me the words, I will share those stories, but for right now, I am going to share the people we meet along the way and those caught opportunities and those missed opportunities.
A few more missed opportunities were a couple of homeless in a couple of different truck stops. Also people who work in the truck stops, they really like to talk and help and at times I've been too tired to talk. They all have been so helpful and really cater to the needs of the travelers.
More stories to come later. At this time we do not have power in the truck to charge the laptop, so the only time I will be able to post is when we take some time off.
Once we get in a little more of a routine, I will post more routinely:)
Love, peace, hope and joy,
Judy
After we had our truck fixed at Kenworth we had to wait to have the reefer repairs done because they closed at 5:00. So, next morning, we went as soon as they opened. It was a wonderfully interesting morning. Another team was having their reefer worked on and they were from FedEx Custom Critical and they were the first team we met that was from Ohio but actually more eastern Ohio. The funny thing is when I told them that we were from Northwest Ohio around Findlay, their comment was, "Wow, you're not too far from us."...funny how in truck driver terms 150 or so miles is close. It was wonderful being able to talk to them for a couple of hours while our trucks were worked on. We pulled up our lawn chairs and started talking about driving, our families at home and just a little bit of everything.
I have said that we want to be able to spread the Good News while we are out here and we are still finding our way. God gives us ways and opportunities but I am finding that we miss so many of those opportunities. During the time that we talked to the couple, I probably know more about their family and how they came into the business just as much as some of their friends. Amazing in a couple of hours I found out that they now own 2 trucks and are training their son and a friend of his to be custom critical team drivers. This is the son who was taking care of their house while they were gone and now would be out on the road just like them. One of their sons other friends needed a place to stay and has been staying with them for a while, so he is going to take care of it for them. Their daughter is moving home from Michigan, she lived there for 2 years and is going to have a baby in about 6 months or so and the father is not in the picture. So she is coming back to live in Ohio. The couple both had kids from previous marriages but her husband is not talking to his children, which they said is a long story. They both seemed happy doing what they are doing, they've been working for FedEx since 2007. The wife shared that she and her husband get along really well in the truck but when they get home it is a little more difficult. She shared that he likes to drink when they get home so they argue more. She has tried to get him to stop but he likes his beer.
Once I met this couple, I decided that until I take opportunities to share God with others that when I miss an opportunity I will pray for that person. Some I will know their names and others I won't. I'm also praying that God gives me the words to share Him with others. I am finding that once I do talk to others I bring my church family into the conversation and I share that I will pray for them. As God gives me the words, I will share those stories, but for right now, I am going to share the people we meet along the way and those caught opportunities and those missed opportunities.
A few more missed opportunities were a couple of homeless in a couple of different truck stops. Also people who work in the truck stops, they really like to talk and help and at times I've been too tired to talk. They all have been so helpful and really cater to the needs of the travelers.
More stories to come later. At this time we do not have power in the truck to charge the laptop, so the only time I will be able to post is when we take some time off.
Once we get in a little more of a routine, I will post more routinely:)
Love, peace, hope and joy,
Judy
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