Wow. I am a whipped pup.

After a full day at the parts store, I returned to Abilene, made a stop at Office Depot, and then made my way home. After unloading my mobile office, I quickly made my way to my closet and put on my comfy clothes before heading to the home office.

I finished editing the final draft of the bid proposal and gave it to Krl to proof.

I finished the final draft of the preface to the proposal and gave it to Krl.

I began the final draft of the fuel surcharge, when Krl began returning documents with corrections. I made the corrections and gave the copies to Krl for proof once again. This process went on for several hours.

When it was all said and done, I had the bid proposal, the preface, the fuel surcharge addendum, a burr bid proposal, and a preface to the burr bid proposal.

Finally I had Krl's go ahead to print the copies for placement in the proposal presentation folders.

We began putting together the folders for each Board Member and the General Manager.

When we thought we were through Krl laid down on the couch and I went into the kitchen to finish the meal that she had started. A quick glance at the clock revealed it was 11:42. It was midnight when I ate.

After that I returned to the office to check for some expected e-mails. When I had turned the lights out and gone to bed, it was 1:00AM. I had been up almost twenty-two hours.

Rian called this morning and said he had a fitful night and thought I probably did too. He was very surprised to hear me tell him I slept very well until 4:00AM.. From there I cat napped until getting up at 6:00AM..

He asked if I had butterflies, or was I a bundle of nerves. I told him I was very calm.

I am very satisfied with my preparation for the proposals, and I am ready for the process to be over. Win lose or draw.

I am dreading the drive out after I leave the parts store this afternoon. The Board meeting starts at 7:00PM. after which I will drive back to Abilene. Its going to be a long late night.

But, I can sleep in tomorrow. To quote one one of my truckers, "We can rest when it is over!"

Think and pray good things for me and for Krl as I make the presentations later today. I know this is going to unfold exactly like GOD intends.

I hope you can experience the calm I feel today.

Have a day!

FATHER, thank YOU for the good preparation. Thank YOU for giving me YOUR calm reassurance that all is well. Be with me as I make the presentation, help me to be confident, knowledgeable, and positive. It is in YOUR hands.