I never expected to hear from any of the kids who used to bully me as a child. Its just something from my past that I've moved on from. Growing up with attention deficit disorder combined with Asperger's definitely brought about its own set of unique challenges. However they were challenges that I was willing … Continue reading The opposite end of repentance →

Oh Lord, Savior of all and helper of mankind, bless me on my journey and keep my brethren and I safe. Protect those who drive, and keep them in thy mercy. Strengthen and watch over those who work in driver support and surround them with thy mercy. Calm the one whose anger over takes them … Continue reading A driver’s prayer →

I spent my time last weekend working with my wife in the spare room. We were busy finishing the closet and painting the walls. At this particular moment she was resting on the couch due to some severe back pain. I was busy cutting plywood and hanging drywall. Every now and then my three year … Continue reading A parent’s worst fear →

Have you ever heard of Murphy's Law? Most people have. It's basically a philosophy that states whatever can go wrong, will go wrong. Nothing will go right, and it will seem like the cards are all stacked against you. Last week I had one of those days were it felt like the entire universe was … Continue reading Murphy’s Law vs. faith →

This weekend saw me back at the house, after having to give up my last weekend due to hay hauling. Of the many things that I was asked to do, one of the most simplest tasks was to water the front flower beds. Sounds pretty simple right? Just like all things however, more was required … Continue reading Spiritual drought →

Hay season is officially underway here in the Palouse. There are no set hours, no log books to follow and tons of money to be made... if you can do more than one trip per day. I left yesterday morning with the set of doubles fully loaded up with Timothy Hay. I then made my … Continue reading Stuck →

My alarm goes off at 1:30 in the morning. It feels as if I just went to bed. My tired body begs for just five more minutes, but my wife Emily is already getting up and heading down stairs. I roll over and grab my phone, I gotta turn off that damn alarm. My clothes … Continue reading A day in the Orthodox Trucker life →

In all of life's aspects there is a hierarchy. In the working sector, there is the manager, and the manager has a supervisor directly under him (or her). Under the supervisor, there is sometimes a team or shift leader, and then finally there's the base level worker. I've had several roles, in all of those … Continue reading The need for a Queen →

I'm looking at the man in the mirror, I'm asking him to change his ways... - Man in the Mirror, Michael Jackson When I get up in the morning it's usually either 1:30 or 2 am. I quickly throw my clothes on yeah, splash some water in my face and head downstairs. It's a quick … Continue reading Reflections →

There's a difference between those who were born into the Orthodox faith and those who converted. The difference is all about the journey. For the Cradle orthodox, they've been able to experience the faith all their life. It's not just a religion, but also an identity. However because it's been a part of their life … Continue reading Re-catechism for the older brother →