by wtfcanada2015@gmail.com | Dec 21, 2018 | BLOG
‘Twas The Run Before Christmas By Ted Light
‘Twas the run before Christmas, in the cab of my truck, A hundred miles from home, I’m in need of some luck.
The kids hung their stockings, but are feeling quite sad, They must go to bed now, and they wonder, “Where’s Dad?”
With a kiss and a hug, all will be right, But alone in the kitchen, Mom grows more uptight.
Earlier that day, the children were grinning, As they speckled the tree, with bright balls and trimming.
Then sipping hot chocolate, and playing Christmas songs, And talking about Daddy, who’s been gone too long.
And now I can see her, her brow creased with fret, As the children start dreaming, there’s no presents yet.
Curled on the couch, running a hand through her hair, In the glow of the tree lights, hoping I’ll be there.
Then I imagine the morning, with my love at my side, In tumbling our children. I must finish this ride.
Howling winds, blowing snow, and ahead all is white, Doubts creeping in. Will I make it tonight?
Beside me in the cab, with the wind unforgiving, Pretty packages sit waiting, for sweet Christmas giving.
I’ve a truckload of wishes, and I must deliver, But the storm keeps on roaring, as my old engine shivers.
It’s hardy and stubborn, and it’s taken me miles, And I’ll need it tonight, to see my kids’ smiles.
Rolling over the drifts, rubber gripping the snow, My big rig keeps moving, but ever so slow.
I’m gripping the wheel, and grinding her gears, And that fierce wind’s just whistling, and I can’t hardly steer.
And great gusts are blowing me, to the side of the road, And I’m fighting my fear, as I steady my load.
What was that I noticed, with a glance to the sky, Could the weather be clearing, did a star catch my eye?
And then, in a heartbeat, not a moment too soon, The night sky emerges, twinkling stars and bright moon.
With clear road ahead, I quickly arrive, The children peek from the window, as I pull in the drive.
I pat the door of my rig, as my feet touch the ground, For on this special night, it brought me home safe and sound.
With a heart full of joy, and a smile on my face, I open our door, to a loving embrace.
The gifts round the tree, make a beautiful sight, Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
From all of us at WTFC we wish each and everyone of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Shelley, Sylvie, Joanne , Margaret, Carol , Caroline, Jennifer, Samantha, Sud, Johanne, Kimberly
We hope you enjoy this new song by our friends The Danny Thompson Band
It’s a Small Town Christmas
by wtfcanada2015@gmail.com | Dec 20, 2016 | BLOG
Many have never heard of this great organization and all that they do to make Christmas a little easier for a Trucking Family in need at Christmas . In total they have helped 125 families enjoy the holiday season in the last 8 years. Raised over $73,000
Although they are based in the United States of America they help drivers in need across North America . Both Canadian and US drivers are eligible to be nominated for assistance . The board members and volunteers are from both sides of the border .
I had the honor and pleasure of working with this great group of Drivers who graciously volunteer their time to help their fellow sisters and brothers of the highway .
It was a heart wrenching experience listening to the stories of these families and the struggles they are facing.
This drivers story greatly affected us all.
A tree had fallen on the road in front of his truck on a 2 lane road to his pick up location . He got out of his truck to assess the situation as it was night time. While he was out looking around a pick up truck was coming towards him, he tried flashing lights at them to warn them of the tree. When he realized they weren’t going to stop he tried to get to the other side of his truck . Unfortunately he didn’t make it to safety. The pick up struck the tree and it pushed him into the front of his truck. Thankfully the driver of the pick up was able to call the state police and get help.
The Truck driver was critically injured. He suffered a cracked skull, collapsed lung, broken collar bone, both wrists & ankles broken, broken leg , and broken ribs.
Since the accident 2.5 weeks ago he was in an induced coma. In the last few days he was taken off the ventilator. He is now conscious but very confused, this is typical with head trauma. He has a long recovery ahead of him. He is still in ICU .
AS POSTED ON THE TRUCKERS CHRISTMAS GROUP. ORG FACEBOOK PAGE
https://www.facebook.com/truckerschristmasgroup.org/
Truckers Christmas Group called us tonite and we were chosen to receive a gift to help us out. I am still crying it will help give us a very special Christmas. I do appreciate this group and how they help trucker families out at Christmas time. It touched me deeply.
Whether we were chosen or not the fact that someone cared enough about us to ask them if we could receive help means the world to me. I do appreciate this group of people.
A big thank you to the media for the support this year !!!
Let’s Truck
Canada Calling
American Trucking Radio
Truth about Trucking
Red Eye Radio
Chrome n Steel Radio
Landline Now
TruckNews and TruckWest
Trucking News
Truckin Roundup
Tears of joy, and I’m speechless. Thank you to everyone donating and shopping in our online store. Thank you to our Sponsors for donating products for our store. ( TCGO)
Thank you:
Let’s Truck
Ooida
OBAC
Pittsburgh Power
OPS
BrakeSafe
Airtabs
Flow Below
Purolator
RoadPro
Kevin and Leesa Rutherford
1st Choice Logistics Inc
Whatever role you have in the Trucking Industry I hope you will consider helping this organization out. Donations and volunteers are greatly appreciated .
The Christmas Store is open year round .
For more information on the Truckers Christmas Group . Org please check out the website or contact any of the Board members below.
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A special message from Santa and his Elves
by wtfcanada2015@gmail.com | Dec 3, 2016 | BLOG
Ted Light wrote his own version of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.
It was a touching account of a trucker trying to make it home to his family on Christmas Eve.
It’s been 10 years but this month, I thought I’d share this special Christmas poem:
‘Twas the run before Christmas, in the cab of my truck, A hundred miles from home, I’m in need of some luck.
The kids hung their stockings, but are feeling quite sad, They must go to bed now, and they wonder, “Where’s Dad?”
With a kiss and a hug, all will be right, But alone in the kitchen, Mom grows more uptight.
Earlier that day, the children were grinning, As they speckled the tree, with bright balls and trimming.
Then sipping hot chocolate, and playing Christmas songs, And talking about Daddy, who’s been gone too long.
And now I can see her, her brow creased with fret, As the children start dreaming, there’s no presents yet.
Curled on the couch, running a hand through her hair, In the glow of the tree lights, hoping I’ll be there.
Then I imagine the morning, with my love at my side, In tumbling our children. I must finish this ride.
Howling winds, blowing snow, and ahead all is white, Doubts creeping in. Will I make it tonight?
Beside me in the cab, with the wind unforgiving, Pretty packages sit waiting, for sweet Christmas giving.
I’ve a truckload of wishes, and I must deliver, But the storm keeps on roaring, as my old engine shivers.
It’s hardy and stubborn, and it’s taken me miles, And I’ll need it tonight, to see my kids’ smiles.
Rolling over the drifts, rubber gripping the snow, My big rig keeps moving, but ever so slow.
I’m gripping the wheel, and grinding her gears, And that fierce wind’s just whistling, and I can’t hardly steer.
And great gusts are blowing me, to the side of the road, And I’m fighting my fear, as I steady my load.
What was that I noticed, with a glance to the sky, Could the weather be clearing, did a star catch my eye?
And then, in a heartbeat, not a moment too soon, The night sky emerges, twinkling stars and bright moon.
With clear road ahead, I quickly arrive, The children peek from the window, as I pull in the drive.
I pat the door of my rig, as my feet touch the ground, For on this special night, it brought me home safe and sound.
With a heart full of joy, and a smile on my face, I open our door, to a loving embrace.
The gifts round the tree, make a beautiful sight, Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
