For whatever reasons, I am exhausted.

Mentally, physically, spiritually.

It has been a difficult week. Lots of stuff going on, that I haven't put in this blog, but it has all been high stress.

I received a phone call from Pat Wednesday evening, and she was having the same kind of week. In fact she was probably a little ahead of me on the meter. I find it extremely distressing when she has one of those days. When I talked with her yesterday morning, it was business as usual.

I am scheduled for take off at 2 pm. this afternoon. That is said, tongue in cheek. I am having to really give myself a pep talk, because I am not feeling like going any where. I'm not sure if it is allergies, sinus infection, or a strain of the flu, but Krl and I both have felt poorly.

And I am going down to central Texas where the humidity is relentless! What kind of idiot am I?

I usually have more distress in the morning when I convert from horizontal to vertical. Krl is the exact opposite.

I am out and about a lot, so if something has been brought in, it is probably me. I tell you, this swine flu thing has certainly made me think every time I handle an invoice or make change for a customer.

In the Abilene Distorter there is an article today about a nursing student who did an undercover study of Abilene Restaurants. She was doing a study for bacteria on the menus and found a lot more. She would carry gloves, swabs, and tubes to carry the used swabs in back to the lab. After she was seated, she would put on her gloves and go to work, swabbing the menu. Then she would insert the used swab in a tube, seal it and document where it came from. Bacteria was present but the big surprises were e coli, staff, and even feces! On the menu! She has kept the names of the restaurants quiet since she was doing her study on the sly, but only one restaurant had a clean test. She is getting some national acclaim for her study.

I am going to be out of the loop for the next couple of days, so hold down the fort.

Have a day and a weekend!

FATHER, I am struggling fiercely. I think I am fighting for control of the wheel. Forgive me. FATHER, I ask for safe travel, for a successful weekend for Rian. I lift up my family, my mom, my wife, and all the mothers out there for YOUR rich blessings. Thank YOU for them and all they do. FATHER, I lift up Nick's family in a very difficult time for them. I ask YOUR comfort and care for them. FATHER, there is so much I don't understand about life. Help me to remember, my hope is built on nothing less than YOU!