I fully understand what Toby Keith meant in his hit song!

I ain't as tough as I once was!

O.K., that's a little twist. I fully expected to bounce back quickly. I had planned to travel to Roscoe last evening for the family visitation, but that all changed. About two in the afternoon I decided to make a test run, just to check all the systems. After all, I was barely outside the driving guidelines the doctor gave me.

I was driving to the courthouse to get license tags. Slow and easy. After an hour and a half at the County Clerk's office it sure was looking like a long way home. By the time I got home I was lots smarter! It took several hours before my pain eased up.

I guess it is a combination of all the things going on, but it was one of those deals where the pain just made me nauseous. I am beginning to figure out that my pain pill is minimalistic so timing is essential. I do hope Krl is up to driving us to and from Roscoe today.

I've done a lot of reflecting the last couple of days so I'll tell you a light hearted story. I assume all of you are aware of the WWJD bracelets. (What would Jesus do, if you haven't been in our universe). In the old office Fred was on the dispatch, rolling stock side while I was on the opposite side doing billing, payroll and such. A few years ago Fred and Linda went to England as a celebratory trip commemorating their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. The office functioned during his absence, but not without a few hiccups. As a joke, just prior to Freddy's return, we copied and put signs all over the office that simply said WWFD! (What would Freddy do!). It was a real hoot!

I'm afraid there is going to be a lot of WWFD. Already I have caught myself reaching for the phone to give him a call and ask him something.

I'm pretty much gutted. Numb. Today is going to be a difficult day.

FATHER, forgive me for being sad about my loss and not being happy for Freddy's gain. I commend him to your care. I lift up to YOU his family, friends and all those who have ministered to and offered comfort and solace. I ask YOUR blessings on them and that YOU surround them with YOUR angels. Fill our void. Help us to realize that Fred is in a far better place. Victory in JESUS.