Defending my husbands profession and my choice to quit my job and stay home with our kids is something I stopped doing years ago. I sit back and smile when I hear negative comments and advice while thinking to myself- this person really has no clue what my life is like or how my relationship is with my trucker. Then I ask myself, Wow is she seriously jealous or is she just trying to fill my head with ideas to make me hate my husband by thinking he choose the road over us? 

First misconception I was told over and over again. “The road is calling him”  or “He choose the road over his family” and the winner is “if he loved you he’d be home” Ladies these words are coming from someone who is obviously not a true friend or loving family member. 

Good marriage mentors warn you before you make a bad decision. They encourage you when you are ready to give up. And they cheer you on as you reach new levels of intimacy in your marriage. 

The Bible says, “Encourage one another day after day . . . so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin” (Hebrews 3:13).

Supportive and loving friends and family that will shoot it straight with you because they love you is what a truckers wife needs. If I had listened to all the negativity and let it affect my attitude toward my husband or my kids I’d be miserably unhappy with my life and marriage. It took me years to realize that I didn’t have to keep the unsupportive people close to me. Loving from afar is OK especially if it’s taking a toll on your spirit and marriage. Whether it was my family, in laws or friends that were causing me grief I knew it was ok for me to think about myself and who I needed in my life. 

Surround yourself with people that support and love you! Being a mom and dad to your kids while the hubby is gone along with your never ending lists is hard enough without having someone else’s opinions, drama and misguided advice planted into your thoughts that will cause you to second guess the direction the Lord is leading your life.  I know my husband better than ANYONE and I know why he runs the road and this is ALL that truly matters. 

I love my Roadrunner!❤️