I mentioned in my previous blog (NOTHING ROUTINE) that I could drive to some nearby state capitols, but most of my trips were by plane to distant locations.
To make the most of these long trips, I planned to be at a location for three ore four days. Then I could spend time with the manager, attend a sales meeting or two, and work with the local sales people who called on government accounts. Occasionally we would get on-the-spot orders that really boosted the sales people and my relationship with the entire local team ("y'all come back, y' hear?").
One meeting that I really cherished during these times was taking the local manager and his wife to dinner. It was such a relaxing time for all of us, talking about our career moves (and possible future ones), our families, and at the same time puzzling over recent company rumors. It was a sort of "letting our hair down," in a confidential "brotherhood" way.
I remember one occasion in particular, when a dear couple told me they had found out that very day that he had a medical report showing early signs of dementia. They asked me to keep it confidential until they could report it to the Company ; of course I did.
We went back to their home and talked further into the night about their future, and I prayed with them as I left with a heavy heart.
More, later.
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