Small things matter.

That seems to be the theme out here this year. It's like at every turn there is something that reminds me of this. I have had so many times already where in my rush to get something done I have cut a corner either purposely or accidentally and it has come back to remind me that small things and attention to detail are important.

This morning is probably one of the best mornings we have had so far this year. By this I mean I don't have an abundance of product on either end of the plant. At least not like yesterday morning. It was an all day sucker just to get caught up. It seems that I have two superior drivers, one on each shift, and two average drivers on the jobsite to Sweetwater run. The two superior drivers do about one and a half times the work of the other two. If one of the average drivers could make that extra push we could probably do without the "fill in rigs" that we have been using.

On the jobsite to Lubbock end of the plant I have assembled a pretty decent group. Oh it is not without a couple of cry babies, but hey you got to take the good with the bad. Some of the good guys are like all world all stars as far as I am concerned.

I was in the office yesterday when the Plant Superintendent came in and told me one of my drivers was throwing a fit so I had better be prepared. As it turned out, by the time I found him he was over it, or so it seemed. This man was in a foul mood. He was out of road money and has had more than his share of trouble. I told him I would advance him so money for food and that calmed him some, then we addressed some of the problems he has been having. I told him enough stuff happens in normal day to day activities with a conscientious driver, that we need to pay attention and tend to business. Take care of the truck and it will take care of you.

Minutes later I discovered a problem with a wheel seal on his truck and had to make arrangements with Jake to send a truck to take it's place while repairs are being made. At least the driver isn't sitting around while this transpires. He wasn't happy about changing trucks again but hey if you are hungry enough.............

For the first time this season Krl and I splurged. We made the thirty-two mile round trip to the closest convenience store and got 'burgers for supper last night. Krl had been waiting all day to go to town to pick up parts and it just never happened for me. That may have been a blessing though because mid-afternoon she had a "white headache". This is really bothering me. I am going to suggest that she call Dr. Mackie today and see if he can get her in with a specialist in Midland.

I can't believe that the work week has cycled around already. I have data entry to do and tomorrow is payroll prep and I have to certify hours for payroll.

Krl continues to brag on me about the self control I am exhibiting. Sometimes I don't know whether to be proud or ashamed. Maybe I have been a real monster in the past. My whole motto this year is "kill 'em with kindness".

Back to this blog's opening line. Will it not be neat when we meet Jesus and if he tells us that "small things matter". Maybe we were encouragement, a friendly smile, maybe we were an outlet or an opportunity, maybe we just shared a laugh or a prayer.

Few of us have opportunity to do great things that impact society. Probably none of the readers here will discover a miracle cure, but all of us have the opportunity to do some small act of Christ on a consistent basis.

Join me in doing at least one today!

Have a day.

FATHER, Oh to be like thee, bless-ed redeemer! Thank YOU for Jesus!