For yesterday to have had such a dismal start, the day rallied!

Thank YOU GOD!

I am still missing one of my regular players. Baldemar has worked with me for three years. I am hopeful he will come. That would give me a solid cast that I have faith in! Currently I have two guys who have yet too prove themselves. The remainder of the cast are like granite. Solid and durable.

For the first time this season I was in my trailer before eight last evening. Krl had prepared a tremendous meal (my favorite, baked barbecue chicken, corn on the cob, broccoli, taters, baked beans and biscuits), we were able to relax and have an enjoyable evening. I eventually fell asleep on the couch, where I remained until I awoke at four this morning. That is about the best night's rest I have had since we started this year.

I was out and about this morning by six-thirty.

O.K., a little for the weird.

Lots of times when I am driving, I just bust out in song. More times than not it is usually some type of old gospel song. For quite some time it seems as though it has been "I'll Fly Away".

Some glad morning when this life is o'er, I'll fly away.

Any way, I have been struggling with this song, my faith, or a combination of it all. First of all, I can't convince myself that it will be a happy or glad time when I die. Is this because I assume there will be those that are sad with my passing? Is it because I question my hereafter? As a Christian should I be eager to leave this earth? If so, is it selfish to want to rush to the reward?

I know that many are in a much better place. I know TJ is in no pain, Fred's mind is not consumed with problems of the business (whether they be loads or equipment), and both of them are everything they might have hoped and dreamed of being.

I know there are many on the other side who wait to greet us.

I guess it is a good thing that we aren't in charge of when we check out.

As you can tell, my mind is acting strange.

I have work to do. Have a good day!

FATHER, thank YOU for the restful night. I ask YOUR blessings on this day and our work. I pray for safety. I pray for resolve, I pray for patience and peace. Bless-ed be YOUR name.