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Life Lessons of a Truck Driver's Family By Lori Bryant When the family breadwinner is on the road for as many as 20 days at a stretch, those at home need to keep a positive outlook. A wife of a truck driver shares spiritual insights of their life's journey.
eing a truck driver's family has not been an easy road to take at times, but then again. God never promised an easy road. However, He did say in Romans 8:28, that all things work for good for those who love God and are called according to His purpose. I have learned there is much to be positive about, even though my husband and my children's daddy must be away so much. The benefits of growing in a deeper love and appreciation for each other -- working as team players, where everyone has to pitch in and sacrifice for the family -- have been worth this journey of spiritual and emotional growth. Following are some things I have learned. An attitude of gratitude I have learned to focus on what we have rather than what we don't have. When my husband is out driving truck, I am home with two beautiful, vibrant children whom I home school. I also run my own herbal business from home. We are healthy. And God has blessed us with the "good things" -- each other and a precious church family and friends.
I have a new appreciation for the single parent. When I get frustrated, I think about the countless others who don't have a husband or wife to call during the day. They don't have the security of knowing a loving husband and father is coming home. He might not get home today or tomorrow, but the pledge of love and commitment is there. Positive communication I talk with the children about how much their daddy loves them; that this is only temporary, and he will be home soon. I tell them he is out driving so that we have food, shelter, clothing and sometimes those special little goodies they want that cost money. We talk about what we are going to do when Daddy gets home. Their eyes twinkle with happiness. Sometimes, I hear the children talk about how much they miss their daddy. We pray together for his safety and that God will bring him home soon. We talk about how so many don't have fathers at all, but that we will always have our Heavenly Father. I am reminded of the scriptures in Matthew 6:25-27 in which we are encouraged not to worry about our life. Our Father takes care of the birds and tells us that He loves us so much more. "Welcome home!"
We are also on a journey with our Father and elder Brother Jesus Christ. I look forward to completing this training ground called life. I yearn to hear the words from our faithful Father, "Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your Master's happiness!" (Matthew 25:21, New International Version). In other words, "Welcome home!" Copyright 2004 by United Church of God, an International Association All rights reserved. |
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