It was my last day and Julie and I were going to Gig Harbor, a lovely little resort on the water. I have become a morning person and we were both up by about 7 - no alarm. Unlike me, Julie is full-speed ahead, even before coffee. Not me. I like to start my day slowly and caress my hot coffee cup, not move, just sit and sip. But Loren had forgotten to bring his passport to his first day of work. He tried calling both of us, we turned our phones to silent, and he even tried calling the neighbor next door - no such luck. But by 7:30 we were out the door to bring him his passport.
Loren is 6'2", and quiet, unless you get him talking about politics, or perhaps how government jobs are run. Julie says "He is the loudest quiet person she ever met". He is also handsome in a quiet, unassuming way, and has a great smile. When he smiles he looks like a younger Harrison Ford. He has been working for the government for several years, but this new job requires him to show a passport - so we show up and meet him in the designated parking lot. We waited about 5 minutes. Loren gets his passport, kisses Julie good bye, and he is off to his morning orientation.
We waited at least 5 minutes trying to get on the road, having to turn left across 3 lanes. No one wanted to let us out. We thought we'll get out some day, but we were worried about Loren getting back late. Loren has a 1-ton black truck. A big, diesel, macho truck. He backed up and went another way, now we don't have to worry about him being late.
He pulled into traffic, no one messes with a big truck - but Loren was on a mission. He got into the middle lane, and just before the exit where we were waiting, he stopped! Remember, Julie and I had been watching the whole time. Julie said, what is he doing? And I said, I think he's cursing at someone. We were astonished and intently waiting, Julie was freaking out a little, too. He must have opened his window and yelled at the guy on his right to stop, and (he told me later) he put his arm out of his window to stop the guy on his left. Then he motioned for us to drive in front of all 3 lanes and make the left turn. OMG!!! I loved it! I screamed with glee - that was so awesome! Your husband is so chivalrous, I said. I have a crush on Loren!! Julie just smiled. I saw a side to Loren I had never seen before, and it was very cool! I love it when a man takes charge, I always have.
This post is for you, Loren! Thank you for that special moment. I will never forget it. Thank you for all you do for your friends and family. And thank you for being the strong, loving husband for Julie. My best buddy and sister!
Thank you! Good night and God Bless! Aleta
""I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose." Woody Allen
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