I am thinking that the extra week or so before the contract begins may not be enough. The major supply shipment due in Tuesday still has not made it. I have had my whole week centered on this project and basically it means I have not had a productive week. I have had a truck at the ready since Monday night, ready to whisk the materials away to be processed and put in place. I know the local retailer has to be tired of me coming in to "check" and spending time sitting on a stool as they make what are becoming "regular" calls with "predictable" results. I guess their supplier is worried that they will miss the sale if they are honest about the delivery window. We are at six weeks and counting in our wait. Initially we were told we could expect delivery in one to two weeks. If we get to the jobsite without these supplies, it will mean they won't be needed and an alternative has been used.

Once again I find myself contemplating a flip to my schedule. I am scheduled in St. Lawrence tomorrow but I am thinking I may get around and go today. I have been trying to get the word out about the delay in the start of work but there have been one or two employees that haven't been reachable. I don"t know if they are in transit or taking a holiday before reporting. So just to be on the safe side, I will be sure they do have a place to stay if they arrive over the weekend. This can't be a bad idea, it will just mean that camp will be ahead of schedule and something will be accomplished on a day that otherwise would be unproductive. I will be so happy when everything and everyone is in place with bright shining faces and we are able to just get to work. I'm sure at some point a blog is coming that will beg for relief! Just not now.

FATHER I am thankful that YOU are mighty and powerful, that YOU are solid and unwavering, that YOU are dependable and faithful to and for us. Help me to keep my eyes on YOU as the world turns around me. I continue to pray for those along the Gulf Coast as they endure the hurricane. Bless them and keep them, be with the relief efforts and relief workers as they minister to the needs. I lift up Rene', Carol, Michelle, and Aimee for YOUR healing, bless them and provide for them as well as those in our spiritual family that have needs and issues. FATHER thank YOU for all YOU do. YOU are my GOD!