10-4 Magazine - For Today's Trucker

I AM A TRUCKER’S WIFE
By Beverly Flood

I am a trucker’s wife.
I didn’t think I could make this life.
When he said “I’m gonna drive a truck”.
I just wanted to say, “No way, YUK, YUK”
But he struggled so hard to make a living.
I didn’t have the heart to stop what he was giving.
So he loaded up the car and to training he went.
He trained on the big rig tanker and sent.
Those wheels a rollin’ out of town that first time.
We both cried as we waved and said, “I’ll be fine.”
Well, it’s been 3 years and many a roads.
He’s been under the wheels of those great big loads.
And that good looking trucker that I call “My man.”
He’s still driving a big rig and making those plans.
For each time he rolls home and into my arms.
I thank almighty God that he’s met no harm.
We cram a lot into such a short time.
We burn those phone lines and spend many a dime.
But our love burns stronger than it ever has.
Cause I love my trucker, oh yes.
Tired, worn and tuckered, though he may be.
He works so hard for the kids and me.
I tough it out when the going gets rough.
And make decisions, though it’s not always enough.
And when he pulls up the drive for his well-earned rest.
I’ll kiss him and tell him “You’re the best.”
We squabble and argue just like any other.
But we know that we are always there for each other.
That’s the life of a trucker’s wife and no other can there be.
Like the life of a trucker’s wife, that’s me.
So if you are one of us, the trucker family.
I know you get tired and lonely, it’s a hard way to be.
But don’t forget to thank him as he rolls down the road.
Carrying whatever, in that big rig load.
Trust in Jesus that he’ll be safely brought home.
Cause Jesus knows, we aren’t so tough alone.
He watches us as we gently weep.
I cry, I sigh, I smile and then sleep.
I stand by my man, and whatever is up.
You can bet I’ll be waiting, with his coffee cup.
I stand by my man, driver, lover, best friend.
I pray as he enters the driveway again.
“Lord, let us say all that’s to be said in “a short.”
As I open the door and kiss my sweetheart.