Late night! Short night! Good night!

I am thoroughly exhausted but I thoroughly enjoyed my trek to St. Lawrence late yesterday! Nearly the entire community was in attendance, I started hitting rain just south of Big Spring and it rained very heavy between there and Garden City, then it stopped and was hit and miss the rest of the way to St. Lawrence. During the evening the rains backed up and were moving around the community. Everyone's spirits were lifted just because they could see the potential. Their area has not enjoyed the bountiful rainfall that we have been blessed with in West Central Texas. It is unbelievable that you can go three hours from Abilene and find the dry conditions that exist. I have not talked today to see what kind of rain amounts were recorded. Any amount would be welcome. Crop conditions were a little disappointing. It appears their crops are behind. I think due to dry conditions, the farmers were late putting the seed in the ground. I would talk to one farmer and he was not happy, the next would tell me that he had the best crop going in many years and I even had one producer tell me he had his best crop ever. I guess it is that glass deal, half full or half empty! The hold card many of these guys have is how effective their irrigation is. As a whole I was told that the next two or three weeks could determine if this crop year is a boom or a bust. A boom would be in excess of fifty thousand bales, a bust would be thirty-five thousand. Many changes within the Co-op but I remain confident it will move forward.

I am still working in the file room. My goal is to complete it and go home for the weekend! Family started coming in yesterday. A family reunion (my Dad's side) begins this afternoon. I have informed all my kids, we will see who shows. I know Rian, Erica and Reid will be there. Reid and his Dad went for hair cuts this morning! This was the "first" haircut for Reid so Mom, the digital camera and an empty envelope made the trip with them to record it! According to Rian, Reid is a handsome young man! I would be disappointed if Rian said anything else! We are looking forward to seeing them, it has been since March. Rian completed the LISD Administrative Academy this week and Erica was in a math workshop. Rian's week ended on a high note as he had an interview with the Deputy Superintendent about an Assistant Principal position. Reid got to go back to his baby sitter from this past school year, so they all had pretty good weeks!

Ollie sold another house this week and was writing up a new listing contract when I spoke with her. If she can work around a couple of open houses she will be rolling in late Saturday and leaving after church Sunday. I figure Kali and Addie will come by to check out the pool. Trc and her crew I don't know about, I would list them as doubtful.

I am looking forward to the weekend. I have not scheduled anything. I will go to the reunion and conduct their auction for them, I will visit some and eat the free food provided, but mainly I intend to relax! My brain and my body deserve it!

FATHER, thank you for this week. Thank YOU for the memories revisited. Thank YOU for the safe travel. Thank YOU for the friends and family I have seen and talked with. Thank YOU for YOUR miracle of nature. FATHER, bless those that need moisture with YOUR gentle rains. Grow their crops FATHER. My heart continues to be heavy. Please lift me, engulf me with YOUR love and fill me with your spirit! FATHER, I continue to lift up Aimee Harris and ask your blessing on her. Continue to work to heal her. Thank YOU for all YOU do. Help me to glorify YOU!