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Firemedic don't worry about rambling. I'm not a super social person so reading all your replies have helped me tons. Sincerely thank you all....

I call at least once a day and try to vidoe call once a day as well. I find out how my wife's day has gone and tell about anything interesting in mine I take a tone of photos and send them back to her. My wife has a map on the wall at home and shows my daughter were I am every day. You going to miss things will you are on the road, birthdays, anniversary, holiday s, etc. My wife and kid, don't worry about the date of things we celebrat when I come home. My wife runs the house will I am away and when, I come home I don't second guess her or try to take control. Remember communication, and don't forget why you are out there, it always helps when you and your wife have a comment goal. It's not easy but can be done. Good luck.

Thank you. I think that's the part I'm having the hardest time with. Missing important days. Not being part of those memories for my girls... and my wife. This is definitely the hardest part about driving. My wife and girls went camping/fishing this weekend and my girls caught their first ever fish.... missing these types of things is hard .

You have all had such great ideas. I truly appreciate it.

Thank you chickiemonster those are some awesome ideas.

Thank you Mindfreak. I try to keep my eyes on the prize but.... well I really wasn't prepared for how difficult it really is.

Hi y'all. So I've been solo for about a month and a half, and it's been going pretty good for the most part. Pretty much what I expected. I have a wife and 2 little girls 4 and 5 at home and I have been able to get home probably a lot more often than a lot of folks. My problem is how do you deal with life going on back home while you're away trying to make a living? This change is one I wasn't quite prepared for. And I'm starting to have second thoughts about my choice to drive otr.

Hi y'all. So not sure if this has been asked before or not.... I'm looking at starting up driving trucks and wanting your opinions about good companies to start with,possibly with cdl training. Based out of Boise Idaho. Thanks for all the great information you have all shared already.