Done with this mess

We camped out that night - about 30 of us. It was cold and miserable but it was good to have people to talk to. Anything beat being stuck alone!

After the sun rose, we all got together to discuss a plan. We had a radio and they said that the road was clear to Midwest, WY. We worked but we got out around noon or so. We eased our way down the highway making sure to stay together and not lose sight of anyone. When we got to Midwest we filled up because every single one of us was around E, it was ridiculous. That little ma & pa station was very happy that we were there I bet.

Afterwards, seeing as how we were close to an interstate we went our separate ways, I stayed to eat. I'd gone a couple days without any warm food, I missed it. I hopped in the truck finally and was on my way. I called my parents and told them that I would be home in a few hours. Sort of relaxed a little bit, knowing things were going to be fine now.

As I was driving I was able to think a lot which was lovely...

I finally got to our yard around 4 or so and parked the truck. I had a busted tail-light which I didn't care about. If you've experienced something so terrible that for a period you were a different person; this was me. I walked into the office and told the manager I needed to speak with him. We went to his office and I told him I was done. I handed him my hard hat, coveralls, and the keys to the truck. I was going to spend my last week in Wyoming relaxing and enjoying it with my folks.

I am thankful for what Wyoming offered. I was able to get my foot in the door in two fields - O&G and Safety. Because of that I was going to be moving to the area of the country that I grew up in and work as a safety consultant for oilfield companies. Life was going good.