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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Feb 25 2010 : 09:59:40 AM
I have not seen him since Feb. 1st. If I had known he would be gone the whole month of February, I would have made him take all his clothes with him. And more food. He's supposed to be home every other weekend. He should have been home 2 weeks ago. But didn't. Then last weekend. But didn't. Now he's headed to Ohio for a Friday delivery. So I guess if he's lucky, he might get home by Sat. He's been in every snowstorm in every state so far. He's had to buy new underdrawers. He's had to get all his meds refilled at walmart. I asked him if his bosses remember he's married. Or if they remember him at all. Is there a phantom dispatcher? Or maybe a new one who doesn't know him?
Hmm...I am beginning to wonder if maybe he has another family out there that's having a needy time right now. Or they may be having grandkids or graduations or something. I don't know. But it does make me wonder.
I sure miss the big guy. I know he's tired and will be in his recliner for days when he ever does get home. He's just about to turn 62 in May and I think they might be trying to get him to retire early. They just run all over him. But he has the patience of Job and just takes all they give him. Which, by the way, is really not much but a hard time. But he's my hubby and has always been this way and they know it. But where are all the single young guys? They should be doing all these long runs.
Anyway, he's up North right now. So if anyone sees a ragged Santa look-a-like driving a big white Heartland Express truck, honk and wave. Tell him his wife says hello and that I miss him. Shoot, if I didn't have pictures, I'd forget what the man looks like.
Lonely in Georgia, Kris
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| maggie14 |
Posted - Mar 08 2010 : 08:52:55 AM
Well deary you have them!! I am sending a long and juicy letter off to you today!!
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Friendship is not something that can be bought, it is earned. |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Mar 08 2010 : 08:50:13 AM
Thank you, Channah. We'll sure need prayers!
Hugs back, Kris
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| maggie14 |
Posted - Mar 08 2010 : 08:16:48 AM
I am so glad you had a wonderful time Kristin!! I will be praying that he gets to come home next week!! I will also be praying for you, your daughter and Jason. I hope everything will work itself out.
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Friendship is not something that can be bought, it is earned. |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Mar 08 2010 : 05:54:44 AM
Thank you Gena and Megan. Yes, he left early this morning with our other daughter who lives next door. She takes Kansas to school then off to work. So that saved me an early trip. Thanks for all your prayers. He really does feel them when he's out there. He's been in a few close calls, too.
Our youngest daughter, Abby, has known Jaosn since she was 17. They have dated off and on all this time. I am reall ynot sure how I feel about it because of all the history here. And most of it not good. So I am really not excited about it. But what can I do? Of course everyone thinks Jason is great.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| knittinchick |
Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 5:42:19 PM
Kristin, I hope your hubby gets the chance to come home again next weekend. If he doesn't, I pray that the Lord keeps him safe. I'm glad that you enjoyed your weekend, and congratulations on your daughter becoming engaged!
God's Blessings,
Megan
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal. |
| southerncrossgirl |
Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 5:34:44 PM
Oh that sounds lovely Kris. I sure hope he gets to come back this coming weekend. I know you need him around more, and a family cookout is always fun.
Hugs, Gena
"A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes"==Cinderella |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 4:54:52 PM
We have had a nice weekend. Thank you all. It was a beautiful day yesterday so he went on a motorcycle ride. We spent the day together today. He has to leave early in the morning again. I told him this time to take all his clothes with him just in case this happens again. We can't afford for him to buy new clothes every few weeks. I hope he makes it back home this next weekend. My parents are coming up and our daughter Abby just got engaged. So they want to have a family cookout. Maybe they'll let him come home.
Thanks for all the good thoughts, ya'll.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| vintagediva1 |
Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 06:47:11 AM
I am so happy that he is home safe and sound.
Enjoy your time together.
When I was gowing up, the family next door had a truck driving dad. We would always know when he was back from a long haul cuz he would pull in the driveway and shout "Daddy's Home!!!!"
always made me chuckle
Michele
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| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Mar 05 2010 : 8:04:54 PM
Yay Kristin - I hope you have the longest weekend ever!!
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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| maggie14 |
Posted - Mar 05 2010 : 4:36:17 PM
That is wonderful Kristin!! I am so happy for you both!! I hope you have a wonderful time!!
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Friendship is not something that can be bought, it is earned. |
| Annika |
Posted - Mar 05 2010 : 3:26:34 PM
Enjoy your time with your sweetie, I'm glad he's home safe.
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Palouse Prairie Girls Chapter
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Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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| knittinchick |
Posted - Mar 05 2010 : 3:21:06 PM
Kristin, I hope you enjoy your well deserved time with your DH. Keep us posted on how that work goes:)
God's Blessings,
Megan
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal. |
| Lessie Louise |
Posted - Mar 05 2010 : 1:34:28 PM
I'm glad that all is well in your world, Carol
Forget buns of steel, I'd rather have buns of cinnamon!
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| classygram |
Posted - Mar 05 2010 : 1:15:16 PM
Kris, So glad to hear he's home!! Just enjoy you time with him.
Brenda
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony" Mahatma Gandhi |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Mar 05 2010 : 11:30:57 AM
Well, after being on the road since Feb. 1st, he is finally home! Went and picked him up awhile ago. He's in his recliner passed out right now. So cute. He only gets til Monday. But the weather is great here. So maybe he can get in a few motorcycle rides while he's here. And maybe I can get a little work out of him, too.
Thanks for all the prayers, ladies. They reall yhelp him. He thanks ya'll, too.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| maggie14 |
Posted - Mar 01 2010 : 2:46:24 PM
awww, thank you Kristin!! Remember, I'm pulling for you!!
Hugs,
Channah
Friendship is not something that can be bought, it is earned. |
| knittinchick |
Posted - Mar 01 2010 : 2:40:27 PM
Kristin, you are stronger than you know! If you've been with your DH for a while, I'm sure that he loves you and misses you during this time. You two sound like a strong pair of people. Your DH also sounds like a very hard worker, and in time, you will be rewarded for that.
God's Blessings,
Megan
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal. |
| cheneygal |
Posted - Mar 01 2010 : 08:26:28 AM
Kristin, wasn't looking for sympathy there. While Pete was on the road I worked full time and took care of things at home as you do, it does get to be a little overwhelming for sure, but as I'm reflecting back over the last 26 years, I realize I was being prepared to carry on with things by myself. At times I resented Pete being gone so long, but always maintained all things possible would be done by the time he got home, so we could spend whatever time he had off, doing just what he wanted. I had to laugh at something you posted quite some time ago on another thread, about cleaning when he left, and cleaning right before he came home, which is exactly what I did!! Glad he's on dry and dusty roads, tell him to keep the shiny side up!!! Take good care of you my friend.
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| CountryBorn |
Posted - Mar 01 2010 : 06:10:56 AM
My niece is married to a trucker. It is the same with her. They have 4 kids and she works too. It is all on her most of the time. She is very understanding most of the time. She knows it is money. But, she has told me that it really gets tough sometimes. Luckily her son is 18 so he helps quite a bit. But, the others are pretty little. She gets so used to him being gone that I think it's hard to adjust when he is home. My husband always worked 3 to 11 shift, and to be honest, I had one heck of a time adjusting when he retired. I was so used to being by myself and doing my own things that it was hard at frist. But, now I really like it. Took some time though LOL!!
MJ
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Mar 01 2010 : 05:45:30 AM
Oh Suzie, I am so sorry. I know you miss him terribly. We've been married 31 years now and half of that he's been driving. It does get in their blood for sure. He says that. Something about being still for too long makes them antsy and ready to roll. My hubby had diabetes (just pills) and high blood pressure (more pills). But he does pretty good out there.
Channah, yes, you will make some very lucky young man a wonderful wife in the future. There is someone just for you. And you are so sweet with your words of encouragement. Thanks.
Hubby called yesterday. He was in Virginia on dry ground for the first time in several weeks. And it was warm, too. So he was happy. ANs a little closer to home. I hope he won't have to go back up North til spring.
Thanks ya'll, for all your prayers and encouraging words and thoughts. It means alot to us. And to me to know he is being prayed for out there on the road. He is a very safe driver. Always gets his safety bonus every year. He had one little wreck but it wasn't his fault. Stupid girl in a little car going up the onramp and thought she could beat him. Stupid girl. She was fine but I bet she hasn't done that again.
Kris
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| cheneygal |
Posted - Feb 28 2010 : 9:47:24 PM
You're much stronger than you think Kristin!! Good girl for jumping on here and venting. I lost my DH 3 mos. ago, we were married for 26 wonderful years, 23 of those yrs. he was long haul. We had our own, leased to co.'s, you name it. I do know how you feel. One time he was out for 6 wks., now boy was that a long stretch!! I know with the times the way they are we all have to be glad we have a job, but I always wondered what was up with those danged dispatchers...it was always push, push, push, and when you thought they couldn't push anymore, the did!! My DH retired when he was 65, a few health issues, and he was ready, but a few mos. later regretted retiring, just missed being out on the road , like they say, that diesel smoke gets in their blood. I don't have any encouraging words, but know I'm there for ya, keep your chin up, it's tough when their out there that long!!
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| maggie14 |
Posted - Feb 28 2010 : 4:59:35 PM
Brenda, thank you!! You are so sweet! No, I am not ready to get married yet. lol
Hugs,
Channah
Friendship is not something that can be bought, it is earned. |
| classygram |
Posted - Feb 26 2010 : 1:12:34 PM
Channah, you are such a sweet and caring young lady! Someday, a young man is going to be a very blessed fellow when you become his wife. Not right away!!!!!hahahaha You still have alot to learn and do before that time comes. take care,
Brenda
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony" Mahatma Gandhi |
| maggie14 |
Posted - Feb 26 2010 : 12:27:15 PM
Ladies, I'm praying for each and everyone of you!! May god give you ladies the strength you need to get through this and that your husbands will be home safe and soon. Keep up the great work ladies!! I'm pulling for you!!
Hugs,
Channah
Friendship is not something that can be bought, it is earned. |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Feb 26 2010 : 11:55:23 AM
Well, I sure had not thought of all the women whose husabanda are gone for a year or more at a time. I was just feeling sorry for myself, I guess. It doesn't seem so bad when it's just 1 month compared to a year or so. I just hope he makes it ok out there. Living in a truck can't be all that much fun. Sounds like you have been through alot by yourself, Carol. I'm glad your son made it through that time. Thanks for the prayers. He sure needs them.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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