..”The shortest distance between two points is a straight line.” Euclidean mathematics was not the way my life’s journey could be described. I had a tendency to bounce towards light. I felt more like Tigger than Winnie, and displayed an ever insatiable quest for knowledge. Looking back, I can only hope the fulfillment of my desire did not crush the happiness of others. I was back at the factory welding A frames which never seemed to be in short supply. That was my job for the past two months, and I had not been harassed either. I was getting used to the routine and finished the winter semester at school as well. Going to the student union after my finals I ran into David who I had not seen for quite awhile. He looked happy as he informed me he was now working as an apprentice at Johnson Controls.
..He no longer worked for the TRW corporation. He said he also completed his Heating and Cooling Certification and was picking up the certificate of completion. I had informed him that for the past two months I have been doing nothing but spot welding A-frames, and no one seemed to be bothering me anymore. He did tell me that United Parcel Service was hiring part-time package handlers and I would only have to work 5 hours a night. I would be making more money than my current job working 8 hours a day at TRW. I thanked him for the information. He felt that even though I wasn’t being harassed now, he thought someone just didn’t want me working there, and the “accidental gassing” was targeted. I told him I’d have to think about it, but I did appreciate the new job lead.
. Before he left he gave me a new phone number telling me he was living with a girlfriend now and things were getting serious. He informed me that I might be invited to a wedding, and wanted me to stay in touch. I took it and thanked him for his friendship. He helped me stay centered at the factory and school. I knew I would miss seeing him but he was exiting my orbit to accomplish his goals. I was happy for his success. Johnson Controls was a very good company to be working for. I just knew he would be successful there as well. I was tired and headed home to shower and sleep before going to work later tonight. David always had the ability to see what was happening at the factory before me. I would miss his insight for sure. I was debating if I should take a summer class, and if I did, it would have to be something I enjoyed. I’d have to sleep before making that decision not realizing it had already been decided for me. My Life’s Journey Continued… Matthew 16: 15-16
MJ-Way 