Stan & I have been separated by his driving career for EIGHT years.

When the economical downturn of 2008-10 happened, no one was building swimming pools. So many were losing their homes, and we found ourselves at a fork in the road on our journey. Getting his Commercial Drivers License (CDL) had been in his mind for a couple of years, so in 2013 he did it and was drawn to Prime Trucking. Since that time he became a trainer, and has had many students that have gone on to their own successful careers in trucking.

Being over the road (OTR)he first year of his career, I saw him eight (8) times, one of those for five hours and one for eight. It was at this point we determined a move to Springfield, MO, the headquarters for Prime, would be necessary to see each other more often. Since I had gone to college in Missouri, it was sort of like coming home. I love four seasons and the Ozark are beautiful.

Another journey to CA for few years in Chino Hills, doing ministry, yet still apart, Stan continued to drive and able to only visit his life with me. As joy filled as ministry is, I was convicted as I prayed over my first calling; WIFE. Not Women’s Ministry Leader. I felt the Lord was drawing me go back to Missouri. Even though we have done a good job of keeping our marriage strong, by God’s grace. Let’s face it – it’s hard to fight for a good marriage when you are together! So decisions have been made, remade, prayed over and details have led me to this announcement!

A new season of the journey has begun! I am getting my CDL and we will become Team Barefoot!

STEP ONE – I’ve got the Learner’s permit

STEP TWO –Orientation begins tomorrow – FEBRUARY 24TH, 2021!

There are lots of pieces to this decision, but the best one is…we will be together on a daily basis. I’d love for you to pray for God’s favor on us, in health, ability, skill, transition together, training given and received, safety, joy, gospel opportunities, adventure and protection.

I will update you throughout the process!

The Journey is our Home,

Kristi