Monday, January 16, 2012

THE START OF OUR "NEW NORMAL"

Today begins the start of our "new normal" after a long 7 months of our lives being altered by the effects of cancer and the death of a parent.  I wouldn't wish parts of this on my worst enemy, but there were other parts of those 7 months that will be cherished as the priceless gift that they were.  Memories good and bad, but the bad ones are slowly fading, as the good ones rise to the surface like a rich cream that coat my brain with joyful images.

I slept last night in the truck for the first time in almost 6 weeks.  I can honestly say, it was the best sleep I have had in a very long time.  We spent a few hours yesterday cleaning and organizing the truck, then doing the grocery shopping and stocking the pantry and refrigerator.  My portfolio of paperwork was stocked with receipt books, load info cover sheets, continuous seal reports and comm checks.  I also made sure to stock up on new pens and can safely say, I'm ready to take back my responsibility for the mass of paperwork that is required on each load.

We will be heading out shortly to Livingston, CA to Foster Farms to pick up a load of chicken which will be delivered in Sumner, WA on Wednesday morning.  I'm happy to be back occupying the passenger seat again, taking photographs of our gypsy life out on the road, writing about our adventures, and finding peace in knowing that we have a very special guardian angel looking out for us along everysingle mile we drive.

4 comments:

Mom said...

You have been through an ordeal. welcome back. I've missed your reports from the passenger seat.

Anonymous said...

Ah my dearest Diane, as usual, so beautifully written. On to new adventures you two and most assuredly with your special Guardian Angel watching over you. I look forward to your postings and new photographs. My love to you both, Denise

Anonymous said...

I'm glad your back I enjoy the stories and pics like I have said before

june in florida said...

Very glad your back.

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