I made a decision yesterday. I made it with my heart and not my head.

We have so much to do before we move this week to the jobsite. There is probably no way we can get everything done. But to heck with all that! We'll survive.

Krl had asked about a date night a week ago. I had offered on a couple of occasions but she had declined. Yesterday she told me she would like for me to take her to get her hair cut, and for us to go out and eat.

I cleared my schedule. Whatever was there can wait. We, are more important.

These date nights are getting too far between. Krl usually goes to Wal Mart to get her hair done, so I told her if we needed groceries to give me the list. We signed her in, and I retrieved a basket. I had just finished in the grocery section and was headed for the pharmacy when she called me. She was already done. We met in the women's clothing section and finished the list together. Krl did get her some jogs.

We cruised across town, stopping at the post office along the way. We ended up at the truck dealership where the company's new acquisition is waiting to be picked up. I had told Krl about it, but she hadn't seen it.

I told her K.O. had told me this truck is butt ugly! My response to him was that shippers don't pay for pretty. She told me she didn't care what it looked like if it was solid mechanically. Krl and I both would rather have durability and economy than chrome and shine.

We were only a block away from the location where the "project" is stored, so I whipped by, put in our code and drove through the gate. Krl had not seen the project since the major rebuild earlier this year. She told me she liked what she saw.

Then, it was time to decide where we were going to eat. I had suggested three possibilities. Abuello's, Chili's, and Lytle Land and Cattle Company. Since we were only a mile away, we decided on Lytle Land and Cattle.

We were on the leading edge of the dinner rush. When they seated us, only two other tables were occupied. We ordered drinks and appetizers before studying the fares being offered. I pretty well knew what I wanted. I have my standard favorite at all three restaurants. At Lytle, I like the New York Strip with cracked pepper. All I had to do was decide on the two sides. Krl ended up ordering Sharon's rib eye with a salad and rice pilaf.

The appetizers arrived and since Krl and I both had not eaten all day, we were ready! Zucchini sticks, onion rings, and fried mushrooms. Yum! By the time the main course arrived we were stuffed. We ended up bringing three containers of left overs home!

We got home and just relaxed! Watched a little football. Colt and his teammates really did the job.

Yesterday was a good day! Thanks, I needed that.

Today is going to be pretty full, and I don't want to do anything. But I will.

In the morning it is a trip back to the jobsite. I am planning on being back home tomorrow night. Then it is probably back to the jobsite by Wednesday, and if I can figure out the logistics of it back home, before moving out there Thursday or Friday. We might have opportunity to come back home over the weekend but I am not banking on it and I am betting if Krl goes out, she stays.

The logistical part I need to figure out is getting Krl and the pups there. She has asked if I could drive her out there. I just need to figure out how to get there, leave my pickup and get back to Abilene.

Two nights in a row I have awakened thinking about the labor situation at the jobsite. I think I have the trucks manned with drivers, although one man hasn't made contact in over a week. He told me he would be ready, so I try not to worry about that. I have had calls from a few others prospects too. My biggest concern is my on the ground people. Especially my skill people.

Pray that all the pieces will settle in place.

I was looking over my blog from a few years ago (three or four) and ran across some interesting things that I had posted. I feel a few are worth sharing again.

"I am a very blessed but imperfect being ugly sinner saved by God's mercy and GRACE(Gift Received At Christ's Expense)."

I don't know who penned this.

I sent my second letter to the friend who is incarcerated. Two weeks ago I had sent him a two page letter. Last week he responded with four pages. I had worked on and off on a return correspondence and yesterday printed it, signed it, addressed it and got it in the mail. Nine pages. He has asked for some pictures, and I will try to get some to him.

Have a day!

FATHER, I seem to be struggling. Settle and calm me. I need YOUR assurance that things are working like YOU plan. Shine on.