I have always heard the story of the man who's dog was so ugly he shaved its butt and made it walk backwards!

With that said, Krl and I spent a portion of our maintenance Sunday in Midland. We saw some kiddos with really weird and strange haircuts. Obviously some of these parents out here have really ugly kids!

Krl and I went back to the Cattle Baron. Once again we were not disappointed. We caught ourselves bemoaning the fact that we could only have one more maintenance Sunday in which to go there. Oh well, we'll survive. It may take Ronnie Ingles or Lytle Land & Cattle Company or Perrini's, but we will find a replacement.

Today we arrived at the restaurant late. It was about a quarter to two. The crowd was gone and it was really nice to walk in and be seated and served. The closest table to us was a long table of eight or ten people, black and white. Often times I find it educational and inspirational to, on occasion, eavesdrop on conversations.

Today I realized I am not an emotional person. I don't show emotion very well either. Well, let me back up and qualify that. The only emotion I can express openly is when I am upset or displeased with someone. (I can almost hear the people sitting back down, I bet the earth shook on its axis as people jumped up). There was a large black woman who spent the entire meal perched on the edge of her chair as she actively participated in the lively conversation of her table. At one point she was telling of her worship earlier in the day. You would have had to be there but she said she wasn't sure what the preacher said because she was, with a clap of the hands as they extended upward, all caught up singing and praising Jesus. I thought for a moment she was going to burst out with a couple of verses of "Oh Happy Day". This woman was hyped up, she was on fire for Jesus! And I found myself jealous that she could openly show so much emotion!

What's the deal? I don't know, but it should probably be checked out.

The plant came up about eight o'clock tonight. That's better than the last few maintenance days.
Be the real deal.

FATHER, Thank YOU for meeting our every need. Move us. Fill us. Use us.