They tell me this would be hump day. I would have to take their word for it because it seems as though I am still climbing.

Our week has continued with more of the same. Get behind, catch up, get behind, catch up. I have had two extra trucks in everyday this week to do multiple loads of bales and motes. Every morning it is a test of self control as I look at an example of how not to perform.

On the other end of the plant are the seed storage hoppers. Talk about mixed bag, I have it here. Half the drivers are busting butt, half are coasting. Not a good mix. I had requested and was assured more trucks were on the way to bring a little relief to these seed haulers. So far, everything under the sun has happened to prevent the arrival of "said truck".

Krl and I spent yesterday afternoon working on the utility room renovation. We aren't through but nearly all the pertinent pieces are ready and awaiting permanent installation. While I was wrecking part of the old room (I am best at this part), Krl decided to bathe the houndgirls. She is wanting to get them clipped prior to the holiday. When she turned the shower light on it responded appropriately, when she turned on the light over the vanity, it did not. I took a break from my project to see what might be the problem. We have been looking for replacement ballasts for three of the fluorescent fixtures in the trailer so I was hopeful it wasn't that. I removed the light cover to reveal a badly blackened bulb. I went to the cabinet to get a spare, only to find we had used them all. I began removing the light covers on all the defective lights, hoping to "borrow" a bulb. On the third and final one, I found a bulb and returned to the vanity fixture. While my hands were full of light covers, I was still able to replace the bulb and the light began working correctly. I then began my way back through the trailer replacing the light covers.

Living in a travel trailer a good portion of the year tends to make you oblivious to certain oddities of travel trailer life. As those of you familiar with travel trailers are aware, the toilet is activated by a foot valve. In addition to this, our trailer is equipped with a trash can with a lid which is activated by a foot pedal. (This is what we call the hound's conscience, because it keeps them out of trouble). To live in our trailer it is a tremendous advantage if all your appendages have above average dexterity. As I made my way through the trailer with the remaining light covers, I came across one which had a few dead bugs. I made my way to the trash can to dump them only to find Krl had taken the trash out and had not yet replaced the trash bag. I thought "no problem" and made my way to the bathroom where I, still with my hands full, stepped on the controlling pedal. "Whoosh", it went. I stepped again. "Whoosh" it went again. As I stepped down on the pedal the third time my pea brain finally registered that I was expecting the toilet lid to open like the trash can. I began to laugh and Krl came to see if I was all right. When I told her what I had done she had a good laugh too! Talk about brain fade! And this woman expects me to renovate her utility room. Hah!

Hopefully I will finish the renovation this evening. At least now I can see the plan for it which is filed right beside my plans for the self-opening toilet lid.

We may make another dash to Midland. We have a few things we need to pick up, and we need to check on the new forklift. I had installed daily penalties for late delivery in the deal. As of yesterday evening the forklift was not in Midland and they have at least a day of replacing standard equipment with equipment that had been specified. The dealer has also told me that some of the special equipment has been back ordered to next week. I may let them wait to deliver it until it is "as ordered". That would upset their old cash flow! Might make them mean what they say too!

Be the real deal!

FATHER, thank YOU for removing from me the anxiousness. I thank YOU for the reassurance that all things happen in YOUR time frame. I continue to ask for Krl's healing and renewal. I pray for safety and YOUR care for Adam and his men in Iraq. I pray for Addie, Memama, Pepa, Hag, Bets, Jess, B., Lillie, Aimee, Jennifer, Ashlyn Kate, Dr. Mackie, Jeanine, Verlin, Hope, Brenda, K.C., and Tyler. I ask for YOUR miracle of healing for them all. I ask YOUR comfort for all of those who are heavy hearted and sad with grief. I pray for those of us who struggle to follow YOU. I pray for our spiritual family and our leaders. I pray for the efforts being made to expand YOUR kingdom. I pray for Richard, Anastacia, James, and Terah, that they would remain centered and focused on YOU and that they would desire to please YOU. I pray for our prayer partners Jenavene and Susan that we would fear YOU and base our hope on YOUR unfailing love for our deliverance. Then sings my soul.