Red tape, paperwork, effort, and a tremendous amount of patience successfully meshed a few days ago when we drove our truck down the driveway. Let the journey begin!
How did it feel?
It felt liberating in the sense that we were going to begin earning a living as a family again. Family businesses are at the very top of the list of things that I support, whether it wraps around making soap, building websites, truck driving – whatever the family joins together, builds, and supports.
How else did it feel?
I am new at sitting in the seat of a truck. I felt like I was on an amusement ride. The ride, however, wasn’t manned by a person that would pull a lever and stop the motion in just a few minutes. No, the ride was moving down the road, sitting high above almost every vehicle. I was a tad bit intimidated.
I grew into a respect for the truck that first day, the day we picked up a trailer and headed home.
As we neared home, I noticed an Amish basket stand set up on a corner. The couple was sitting on the bench seat of their covered wagon. The animated conversation between the pair caught my attention. It reflected love, family, and happiness. I smiled at the women as our eyes locked. She said something to her husband as she waved at me. All of us were soon smiling and exchanging waves. What a contrast, obviously, the Amish couple were happily running their family business from their wagon. We were in our semi-truck, also running our family business. God spoke to me at that moment, through them, through happiness, through unsaid words. It was good. I found peace.
How exciting! Like you, I support family business. It’s near and dear to my heart. Whatever the form it comes in, it really does make for good times and adventures with the ones you love most. Enjoy the ride and the journey that truck takes you on!
Ginger, someone once said, life itself is a journey. It truly is. I am glad to be on it, especially when I see it fall into place as a family unit.
I am glad you have found peace with your journey. I know it has been a tough decision. But if God spoke to you, then you are definitely on the right path. God speed!
There have been times, when the red tape held us back – for example, I wondered if I got the message wrong. Seriously! I am at peace and I know I am on the right path. Content – with ideas and plans. :)