Category Archives: Trucking

Of Big Trucks and Butterflies

Posted on June 22, 2012 by

After six years, and upwards of three quarters of a million miles, Sherlene is coming in off the road. Six years ago this month, Sherlene and I began our careers in truck driving. We were nervous. We didn’t know if … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspirational, Kevin's Writings, life, Our Family, Reminiscing, Trucking | 7 Comments

A New Journey Begins…

Posted on June 6, 2012 by

With bit of excitement and trepidation both coursing through me, I woke this past Monday, alone for the first time in years. With a journey up what looks to be a mountain ahead of me, it was so tempting to … Continue reading →

Posted in Our Family, Sherlene's Writings, Trucking, Trucking Lifestyle | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

Eicher Family Wrap 2011

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

What’s in a year? Is it memories, events, or simply a span of time? The real question: How can I explain all of the memories, events, and blessings that have befallen us this year in a single Christmas letter? As … Continue reading →

Posted in Our Family, Reminiscing, Sailing, Sherlene's Writings, Spiritual, Trucking | 1 Comment

Back to Work

Posted on December 3, 2011 by

My first week since the surgery, back on the road. It went well! Better actually than I expected. Tiredness set in a time or two (which is pretty common for truckers anyway) but it was a bone-deep fatigue and I … Continue reading →

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A New Tack (by Sherlene)

Posted on September 3, 2011 by

If you haven’t read Kevin’s “Sailing Against the Wind” essay, the title may be confusing. Tacking on a sailboat is merely changing directions while still heading towards the same destination. We are in the process of tacking. It does seem … Continue reading →

Posted in life, Sherlene's Writings, Trucking | 4 Comments