Yesterday was a long frustrating day. I continue to put supplies, equipment and people in place for the Fall contract. I spent the majority of the day with the forklift issue. Late in the day I had a brainstorm and came up with a solution that should work and should save some money as well. GOD may have wanted me to find this alternative. Our average work week will be eighty-four hours. There may be some weeks that it exceeds this substantially. I think the all time high is one-hundred-eight hours in seven days. The big issue this year has been the total hour limitations (or the amount of compensation in lieu of) the leasing company wanted to put on their forklift. In recent years they had put a in place a leasing program that was much more beneficial than owning the equipment so I stopped buying and took advantage of their program. Thankfully I didn't deplete the entire fleet of owned machinery and by some shifting around of equipment my supplier has lost his opportunity. Thanks to them for making me look so hard and thank GOD for showing me this alternative.

I spent so much time on the equipment I did very little with sub-contractors. Most of them have been repeat participants and only need a phone call to get them in place. Then there are other issues with those who want a larger role at the expense of other contractors. I had one contractor call wanting to know if his friend could participate. I told him sure, he can have your spot! Some people are so nice! The most difficult situation deals with family.

I have awakened this morning with skin crawling and insides of jelly. This is usually not a good sign. Something is not right in my world! Pray that I might right it!

FATHER, I ask for YOUR guidance, YOUR wisdom, YOUR direction as I fit the pieces. I ask YOUR blessing on the Fall contract, I ask that YOU bless it with good work and good workers, I ask for the safety of all involved. Help me to be fair and just in my dealings, help me to deal effectively with any issues that I encounter. FATHER, keep me centered. I continue to ask YOUR miracle of healing for Rene', Carol, Michelle, and Aimee. Bless and comfort them. FATHER I ask that you fill the needs of our church family who are ill or hurting. Thank YOU for being faithful to us always, even when we aren't deserving. Thank YOU for YOUR love, YOUR mercy, and YOUR grace.