I am going to need a do over for this weekend. So far I can't tell that we have enjoyed much of one. Saturday was filled and framed with going to Pat's funeral, seeing the kids, meeting Merrit's husband. When we were finally in for the night (to begin prep for this morning) it was after seven. When I finally had all my stuff done and containerized and put away it was almost ten. Yuk!

Little did I know a week ago that we would have all this extra weekend activity. I signed us up to bring treats to Sunday School as well as for the Inner City class across the hall. We argued with the possibility of doing the bakery route totally but decided against it, so Krl is doing her fruit trays and I have put together not one, but two of my breakfast casseroles. They are doing the shake and bake in the oven as I type! I have already packed plates, napkins, plasticware, Picante, and salt and pepper. We may pick up a few donuts on the way just for the kids that have made our class a regular stop after classes.

Sunday has started off like Saturday. Busy. In addition to the regular Sunday schedule our class has scheduled a send off party for the classmate that I helped load up a couple of weeks ago. He is coming in tonight to close on his house tomorrow. Krl and I are discussing what we might do. We are usually very protective of our Sunday afternoons. I am just concerned that our choices for today might make it seem like we didn't even have a weekend!

Krl is wanting to beg off from church this morning and just go to Sunday School. She seems to be having a tough time dealing right now. I know she is tired of hurting and feeling bad. All we can do is encourage and cheer her on.

At this point I suppose I will go to church and she can come later for class. I just hope she shows because I really hate it when I have to be the host and the hostess (but I CAN do it).

Oh FATHER, my tail is dragging, please don't let me trip on it. I pray that YOU will rest us well and rest us quickly. Thank YOU for the safe day yesterday. I continue to ask for safe travel for all those traveling home from Pat's funeral. FATHER, I continue to pray for those near and dear who are in need of YOUR healing. I pray especially for Krl. I pray for those who are sad and heavy hearted with grief. I ask YOUR comfort for them, especially the Pickett family as they lay Carol to rest today. I pray for those of us who continue our struggle to follow YOU. I pray for our spiritual family and for our leaders. I pray for the efforts to expand YOUR kingdom. All power and glory is YOURS!