I've been retired for three years now. I worked in a large industrial setting....and we Christians knew each other.....but also we conservatives generally knew who we all were. It's part of the reason why I have missed my job so much.....the fellowship.....and the friendships.....and in this case the short encouraging conversations with others of a similar political mind....particularly in these troubled days that we live....but yesterday I noticed something where it wouldn't be quite as easy if I were still working today.
I had a couple of contractors over the house yesterday.....working for most of the day. They were the type young men that if I had known them at work we would have bonded immediately....typical humble conservatives....who loved their family and their country. The one young man had our flag on the back of his shirt....with writing that I never did get to read. At one point the other man gave me a detailed history of how gun manufacturers had evolved in America.....and I found it very interesting.
So the day was over and they had done an outstanding job.....and were loading up their truck....and I was talking to the one about his business....and how it was good that he was so busy. He made a casual remark....I felt that he had to....for I know these type of men....for I'm from the same material. The remark was short....and it was positive....and it was on President Trump.
It made me feel good for it verified who I knew these men to be....typical blue collar hard-working Americans who love their country. Four years ago I would have brought the topic of our country up first and we probably would would have had good conversation most of the day....but it is different today. So what do I do in this situation....these are the type of men I admire....this is no time break friendship....but on the other hand I could in no way not say something?
I told him how I voted for Donald Trump.....and celebrated.....but I don't support him anymore....and I waited. He mentioned the economy and how things were so good for business. Thinking back on it....it was somewhat amusing....as I spoke....and he paused and then spoke....and I paused and then spoke again. That's the way it should be...I believe anyway. I mentioned to him how we had been working for these issues....regulatory and tax issues....for decades.....(I'm quite a bit older than he is)....and President Trump implemented what we wanted him to implement....and that a little humility in this would have helped.
He said something that surprised me....in this day anyway....for it was humble....as he admitted that he really hasn't studied this too much. I would be surprised if this man hadn't been to a Trump rally at one point....and it made me feel good....to have had the subject broached and still retain a feeling of friendship and like concern for our nation.
He's been on my mind since then for he had a ten year old son who had been sick at home for a few days....and he was concerned.....so I've prayed for this situation.....maybe you could join me in this.....for this is indeed what it's all about.....working for the same goals....in very trying times!
