My Monday didn't let me down, but I didn't let it get me down either. Just as I expected with little variation.

I went in early to find that the move to the new office had been completed over the weekend. Everything that was in my desk Friday, now was not. Including some quotes in progress as well as some quotes ready to be presented. Guess what? When the phone rang it was for these quotes. All of them. While I knew the bottom line, some of the contributing numbers on up the page were needed to sell the deal. After a brief spaz spell and some serious digging I found all my paperwork and was able to pass the info and pricing on. We were able to make the deal.

I went on to work with a different attitude Monday. I decided I was going to be a straight eight hour guy. Being an outsider brought in to observe, put together some spreadsheets and hopefully be able to give some direction and advice it has been very frustrating at times to work in the current structure. Luckily, the owner was back in the office and he could see some of the problems yesterday. It would appear that everyone is quite content to work within their self imposed parameters, not stepping over, not sharing workload. Job security. Nah!

I am having kind of a rough patch. I don't know really what is going on. Krl tells me I am meaner than a rattlesnake, and I don't want to be. Is it work? Maybe. Is it other tangibles? Probably. Am I exhausted? Yes. Do I feel bad? Yes. Am I depressed? Definitely. I'll dig out. Bear with me.

I am trying to pace myself this morning. I have to go by and pick up doughnuts for a board meeting at 8:00. It I work it just right I will be able to stop and eat breakfast on my way to work. That said, my eight hours will start early (and end early). I am going in and drawing my boundaries for the day! Ha!

I am afraid of where this week is going to go. The owner's Mom is going in for a procedure Wednesday morning. Doctors are doing some serious tests. I already know Wednesday is not only hump day, it is also the beginning of some double up days. We will begin a transfer from deep south Texas into New Mexico. This is on top of the regular steady "can" move. Add a couple of transfers to Colorado, three add ons for Wednesday Waco's and two Waco Thursday add ons. Add another requisition for Friday S. Texas to NM along with an additional Monday move and the South Texas move should be hitting its stride and hopefully get in rhythm for the next month. Divide this by one of the regular long haulers taking vacation and it could get really interesting. The best part of driving big trucks is that it's like a bicycle. You don't forget how to do it, you just have to remember which side to get on............. (Never mind, maybe I have forgotten!).

FATHER, I am glad YOU have a sense of humor. I hope I am entertaining as I stumble and bumble my way through each test. I need YOUR help, YOUR intervention. I pray for peace of mind, I pray for release. I pray for Krl and her health issues. I pray for Hag, B., Lillie, Carol, Michelle, Aimee, Ashlyn Kate, TJ, Anna, Jess, Jennifer, Tori, those continuing to recuperate from their injuries, and for Dr. Mackie. I ask YOUR gift of healing for them all. I continue to ask YOUR comfort for those hurting from loss. I pray for those of us who wander and lose our way in our walk with YOU. I pray for our spiritual family and our leaders. Forgive me when I fall short and disappoint YOU or those I love. Strengthen me in my weaknesses. JESUS loves me!