Re-Connecting

I had two wonderful surprises today. The first was when I checked my email today I had an email from my friend Cathy. She was with her new husband Ron. Ron is a truck driver and from the sound of things, drives all over the place. They just happened to have a delivery to Hamilton, Ohio last night which is where I now live. Cathy sent the email in the hopes that we could connect. Unfortunately, I had already gone to bed and never received it until this morning. I was able to talk with Cathy by phone. They were picking up another load in Fairfield, Ohio which is the town next to Hamilton. I hoped we would be able to have lunch together but that didn't work out with their schedule either.
Cathy is a school bus driver and is off work this summer. So, I guess she decided to join Ron on the road. It sounds like fun to me. I wish I could to that. While I would be a nervous wreck driving a semi-truck, I would love to ride in one. I don't think I've ever been inside the cab of one. I've only ever seen them on Trick My Truck. Ever since I watched BJ and the Bear, I have been fascinated with life on the road. I love traveling and this would certainly be a way to see our beautiful country. As I'm writing this, I'm actually feeling a bit jealous of Ron and Cathy. It sounds like it would be a fun way to spend the summer. Safe travels Ron and Cathy!
I also received a surprise phone call today from my friends Harold and Sherry. I haven't spoken with them for a few months. They are on their way back to their home in Oak Ridge, Tennessee from a trip to Canada and I guess they will be passing through the Cincinnati area tomorrow. So, they invited me to meet them for dinner tomorrow night. I'm really looking forward to catching up with them. I know we will laugh and have a good time together. They are a blessing in my life.
It's funny how God works in my life. I was feeling a bit sorry for myself over the weekend. As I've shared, I'm anxious to get connected to a church home because I am feeling a bit lonely here in my new home town. I only really know my family and my co-workers here. I am not much of a social butterfly and it's hard for me to meet people. I know God has friends out there that I have yet to meet. I know that there are wonderful people like Harold, Sherry and Cathy who will one day laugh with me, listen to me whine, and show me grace for some strange reason and I will be able to reciprocate all of these things.
However, tonight I'm giving God thanks for allowing me to re-connect with dear friends who have been such an important part of my journey. I am so blessed that God puts people in my path who are wonderful companions along the way.
Thanks for being a part of my journey!