For the followers of this blog who come solely for pictures of the kids - sorry! Nothing this time. This is a follow-up to the post I had made back at the end of 2007 about my commuting situation. For over a year, things worked out fine. We had four people in our van, and that's the minimum you need to keep the vanpool together. Except, one person was laid off yesterday.
There was a brief moment of panic as my head went in a tizzy thinking what I was going to do. Being in a vanpool and sharing the drive is the only way a 130 mile commute is even possible. Okay.. I'm taking a minute to just think about that number for a second. Crazy! Alright, I can't dwell on that... So anyway, as I was saying, I started panicking. Then I got another indication that the Lord has me in the exact right place.
There is another van that goes from the area, but was full. It "somehow" happened that the van got open seats last month, and I was able to get on that one. Hmm.. the skeptics among you can mark that in the "coincidence" column. I prefer to see the working of the Unseen Hand of the Maker (Rom 8:28). Now here's to the good part...
In the vanpool that just folded, there were only two drivers - the person that got fired and me. So that means 2.5 days of driving per week. However, with my traveling and with the other person taking weeks off at a time (for various reasons), it usually meant one person was driving the entire week. Not good for anyone's physical or mental health. In the new van, there are already three drivers, and with me as the fourth, everyone's load gets lightened.
The single challenge that I will have is joining in a group that has been driving together for 5+ years. The group dynamics are set, and constant. Now there's a new person in the mix. My effort will be to keep my head low, and try not to cause stirs. I just hope they don't mind listening to NPR when I drive.
Did I mention that it's me. And five women.
4 comments:
5 WOMEN!!! ... hehehe. I predict a lot of talking. A few moody and quiet morning ... hehe. I'm being so chauvinistic, i know ... but just put my prediction in the drawer for reflection 6 months from now.
Good luck :) ... I'm actually laughing right now - but happy you found a new van pool.
Ever considered the alternatives? like moving?
I am sure it will all work out for you. At least you got into another vanpool! I am sure that they will appreciate having another driver! Good luck!
haha...ahh Bipin! I'm sure you'll fit in with those 5 women just fine. I agree with Dave...there will probably be a lot of talking, laughing, etc., although I'm not sure about the moody and quiet mornings though. ahem!! :) Glad to hear that God has already worked out your situation...isn't He lovely??
Hooray and ha ha ha! David works amongst all women and has become an 'honorary girl' over the years :)
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