Yeehaw! A weekend. I have things I could do. But I'm not. There is a meeting later this morning that I had thought I might attend but forget that!

My week actually ended on a high note. I prepared myself to have to make the trek to the metroplex. Grabbed my cooler, filled it with Diet Coke, looked through the fridge for any left- overs that might make a good meal on the go, didn't find any so I decided on a couple of packages of peanut butter crackers. When I made my way to the office I was alone until almost nine o'clock. If I was supposed to be in the metroplex by eleven I was late. I continually answered the phone expecting the owner or his wife to pick up the extension in their house, but that didn't happen. Finally I saw Debbie making her way across the yard. Luckily, when she arrived she told me that she covered the eleven load with another truck so the only thing to decide was who was going to make the delivery at one. Slowly things began to fall in place and I was off the hook. (I now know the elation a fish feels when it gets away.) I felt so lucky I bought lottery tickets!

I got home and Krl was dressed to the nines! Date night! We went to Abuello's pretty early and avoided the crowd. We were enjoying a pleasant evening when my cell phone toned. I looked at the number and slipped it back in my pocket. Then it rang again, same result. Then it rang a third time. Krl told me to take the call. I did and told them in the first exchange that Krl and I were out on a date night and food was on the table. Duh, as if it made a difference to them. I kept trying to get off the phone, they kept wanting to talk. Hey, its the weekend, we'll talk tomorrow! By this time Krl was miffed! Once I was off the phone Krl and I were discussing the call and the phone rang again. Same caller. This was too much. Krl summoned the waitress and got "to go boxes" to take our meals home. I think I am going to send the caller a bill for the evening. I didn't call during their anniversary dinner.

Once Krl and I arrived home we changed into grubby clothes and she began watering flowers and I worked some on the pool. Krl is wanting some stuff done so she can have the peewees over and I think that would be good medicine.

When I finally got to bed it was fifteen till midnight. I stayed in bed until seven this morning, a modern day record! I wasn't asleep but I did stay in bed. Actually it was battle of "wills". Maple Syrple, the newest hound, wanted me to get up so she could have my place. Heh, heh! I wasn't being ugly I was just being sure we know the pecking order in this house! Anyhow, I finally got up, went outside, checked the pool decided to add more water and now I am back in for a while.

Oh FATHER, bless me with YOUR healing and renewal. I am spent, but I am thankful YOU made sure I had just enough "umph" to make it through. I pray for Krl. I ask for relief for her. I lift up Memama, Pepa, Ol, Hag, B., Lillie, Michelle, Aimee, Ashlyn Kate, Jennifer, those continuing their recovery from the accident, Tj, Anna, Jess, Dr. Mackie, Yaenga, and Jeanine for YOUR many gifts of healing and comfort. I pray for those who are sad with loss and I ask YOUR comfort for them. I pray for those of us who struggle in our walk with YOU. I pray for our spiritual family and our leaders and I pray for success in the efforts being made to expand YOUR kingdom. Greater are YOU who is in me!