Lift with Laura

Laura describes an incident that happened back in 1995 when God intervened and saved her life that day.

Laura reflects on the passed 53 years of her life and recounts each time that God tries to get her attention. Her very faith being tested through her life trials, she recognizes now, that the enemy of her soul was trying to derail her walk with God. Her questions about certain doctrine's lead her into what the psychology world might call an Existential Crises. With the death of her mother and other life events, her life seemed to lack meaning and she felt confusion about her own personal identity. Anxiety, stress, and depression crept in and started to disturb her normal functioning in her everyday life. She knew that God has always been at work in her life even when she was not faithful to the Lord. But she recognizes that He has never stopped loving her, pursuing her and doing His great work in her. For this, she is so very thankful. In conclusion, Laura feel's as though the burden of having to know all of the “why’s” has been lifted from her and has a quiet resolve to simply, Trust. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths". This is the beginning of her new era.

Disappointments, being thankful, homeschooling, and the  mark of the beast....oh yeah, you’re beautiful!

Several months ago, Laura shared a story about one of her passengers, Barbie the Encourager, who introduced her to the Flight Attendant world. They both went through the interview process together and Laura shares that after a seven month and 21 day wait, she finally received the long-awaited phone call! 

Laura picks up a friendly passenger that informs her that he is legally blind. She gives conversation tips about appropriate etiquette when interacting with a person that is blind.  

What did you do as a child that really made you happy?  Did you draw?  Were you intrigued with astronomy so much that you could stargaze all night through the telescope? Did you make up dance routines? Did you sing? Did you bake?  Were you the kid that rallied all the neighborhood kids to go on an adventure? Did you and your BFF make a radio show with you talking like Doctor Ruth Westheimer? Laura shares an encouraging word that might help push you out of your comfort zone and maybe even help you get back to doing what you really love to do.

Who gets on your last available nerve? What is it about them that really irks you? Laura shares a story about a certain person who insists on "letting his dog out" regardless of how it affects anyone else. Show Notes: Welcome back to lift with Laura....So, today I’d like to talk about a certain type of person that gets on my nerves. But before I go into it, I wanted to ask YOU, what type of person gets on YOUR nerves? Is it that person that’s always late? Or maybe someone who is condescending?  or maybe when you encounter a really impatient person at the grocery store. Like, you see that the cashier is doing everything in her power to get this person through the line but this person is just being a butt about it and rolling their eyes or maybe its the know-it-all type people that irk you. Like no matter what you say, they've just got to one-up you with another comment, not even really listening to what you said.... well, I'd like to tell you a story about a certain type of person that gets on MY nerves and how dealing with this situation has made me delve into myself and ask, "why am I letting this person affect me like this?" Stick around and let’s try to figure this thing out together.....

In this episode, Laura shares an interview with her good friend and fellow Lyft driver, Sherba Swinson. Have a listen as they discuss the beginning stages of Sherba's rideshare experience, some fears of starting out, app complications, and the benefit of being a part of Team Awesome! 

Laura has a special guest in the studio who is a fellow Lyft driver and is also her husband. Come join their conversation as they “talk shop” about some of their Lyft experiences.

Laura talks about dreams and interpreting dreams. One of her Lyft passengers shared with her about speaking in a different language during her sleep, so of course, Laura shared her own experience with this very same occurrence. She also recalls a dream that seemingly "came to pass" at a later time and mentions how it helped her press through a difficult time.

A Lyft passenger gives Laura a "Faith-Lift" by sharing her story of how she is trusting God even when it doesn't seem like He is there or listening. How the fruits of the Spirit are important to share with people no matter what profession you are in. #love #joy #peace #patience #kindness #goodness #faithfulness #gentleness #self-control

Sometimes people just need to switch from being a thermometer to a thermostat. That’s just what Walmart Wilma did!

I picked up Barbie and drove her to and from work. One day in her excitement for a new job opportunity, she encouraged me to interview to be a flight attendant!

Turned on my Lyft app and almost had a panic attack when it started counting down waiting for me to press the “accept” button. I finally accepted the ride and proceeded to take my very first rider to their destination.

My name is Laura and I am a Lyft driver...I’m a mid-lifer still trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up and being a Lyft driver has been a fun part of that process. This episode is mainly an intro to who I am and what I hope to accomplish.