Ah, Saturday. I got up about six-thirty, that is late for me.

I unplugged the phone and silently left the bedroom so Krl can rest. She has had quite a week and her Friday ended up being a disaster. Problems with co-workers not carrying their part of the load, a manager who is new to management and doesn't quite know what to do so he does nothing. Vulgar, racially laced language. And then she came home to me! I sure hate it when they get her all riled up and then she comes home in a mood. We will hope and pray for relief. She is going to interview for another job Monday.

My week did not match expectations. My supplies never made it in. The end result is that I have lost three days of productivity. Maybe I have been too nice and understanding with the suppliers. The latter portion of the week when I would go in to check, it apparently had become a big joke with them. Looks as though it is time for plan B.

I spent part of my afternoon helping a friend. A week ago he went to Nebraska and picked up his new vehicle. It isn't new, rather new to him. This friend loves older vehicles. He has a work truck that is a 1976 model and it is cherry! His brother has an IROC Camaro that they have limited using, there is a Corvette convertible which they got when Chevrolet discontinued the convertible (before they started again), there is a 1966 Chevy pickup, and there is a 1964 Ford pickup. The new vehicle in their fleet is a 1983 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS. It has 6600 miles on it, everything is original, all the serials match and the window sticker is still on the window. The only thing that has been changed are the tires but they were replaced with the same brand and model tire. My friend began the task of getting a Texas title for it yesterday. He is trying to get everything in place to drive it in the KEAN cruise night next weekend. We even got by the radio station and picked up the route maps. Oh, the good old days!

FATHER, I thank YOU for all YOU do. I ask for continued care and guidance. FATHER be with Krl and I as she decides what she needs to do with her work, her co-workers, her manager. Be with me as I deal with my suppliers. We ask YOUR blessings on our efforts. We continue to pray for those who were in Hurricane Ivan's path. Bless them and bless the efforts being made on their behalf. I continue to ask YOUR healing for Rene', Carol, Michelle, and Aimee. We need YOU in our lives FATHER.