Monday again. Already. And I had requested a do-over for Saturday and Sunday.

I ended up being the host and the hostess for Sunday School. My wife has the best intentions, for me. I had called the house just about ten and got no answer. That made me fearful and those fears were well founded. I pulled it off. Our class ate like warriors, very little left, while the Inner City class had a very poor turnout and they ate very little of what I had taken. About half the casserole, almost no fruit and just a few donuts. I didn't see the little girl and her friends who got us started doing this.

I got home and Krl told me she had set her alarm clock wrong (for PM. instead of AM.) Oh well.

I got settled in and began watching Nascar while laying on the love seat. Krl was laying on the bed. I finally dozed off and when I awoke I had to get on the internet because the race was over! I woke Krl and told her we were supposed to be at Terry and Gayla's house at six-thirty for Duane's going away party. Krl had put beans on to soak Saturday night and I started them cooking about six Sunday morning. We were the only ones who were taking beans so I could use that thought as leverage. She wasn't happy about it but after the Sunday School mis-step she began to get ready. It was nice. Not a very large turnout. Five couples, two singles, and three kids. Burgers and hot dogs, with all the trimmings. Everyone had brought something . Terry and Gayla's house is gorgeous. Big, open, and tastefully accented, it was a perfect setting. Their home borders Shotwell stadium's west parking lot. Parking at ball games should never be a problem for them! Anyway, Krl got to feeling poorly and asked me to take her home so I did. I was glad we went, it is always interesting to meet people out of the regular surroundings.

FATHER, YOU have YOUR work cut out this week. Lift me, boost me, carry me. I am exhausted and it is only Monday. We have a busy week ahead and already we have Friday additions and about a fourth of the employees wanting off. I pray for Krl, for her renewal and healing. I pray for Memama, Pepa, Ollie, Hag, B., Lillie, Michelle, Aimee, Jennifer, Tj, Anna, Jess, those continuing to recover form their injuries, Dr. Mackie, Yaenga, Jeanine, and Sandi. I ask YOUR gifts of healing for them. I pray for those heavy hearted with grief. I ask YOUR comfort for them. I pray for those of us who struggle as we try to follow YOU. I pray for our spiritual family and our leaders. I pray for the efforts to expand YOUR kingdom. I ask safe passage for those departing on and returning from trips to spread YOU. How beautiful.