"Instant"

I have decided this is the downfall of civilization.

"Instant" pudding. "Instant" coffee. "Instant" tea. "Instant" oatmeal. "Instant" potatoes. "Instant" gravy.

"Instant" gratification. "Instant" satisfaction.

"Instant" Salvation.

I think without fail, the real deal is much better. I prefer brewed coffee. Brewed tea. I prefer 5 minute oatmeal. Real potatoes. Real gravy is better and it is an art!

I think something that takes a long time in coming about give a greater sense of gratification, the same can be said of satisfaction.

My take on "instant" salvation is still out, but I believe salvation takes a lifetime of work and commitment. While it is a start, I think there is a lot more to it than simply taking Christ as your personal savior.

Rian and Erica's flight was postponed about four or five hours yesterday. He texted me at 8 last evening and they were in San Antonio.

For those of you who enjoy reading I have a suggestion. Sandra Brown's Rainwater. I have read and re-read it several times. I haven't read a lot of her works but she could replace John Grisham as my favorite author, especially if his last two books are an indication of what is to come. The Associate, and Ford County were extremely disappointing. I have hoped there would be a sequel to The Associate.

Rainwater is very well written, it is based in a small Texas town about a single mother with a special needs child who runs a boarding house.

Buy or check out this book!

Krl is dealing with an un-cooperative truck driver this morning. A year ago this man was our "ace", This year the spelling would be changed to use two "s'". This year it seems he is never where he is supposed to be when he needs to be there, and he is always telling Krl what he can't do instead of what he can do. Krl and I both think something is going on beyond the surface. This man's wife was gone from before Christmas until last week and while she was gone this man worked very little. Since her return she had put the fear of you know who in him until he wanted a three day weekend and then after working three days went back home. Krl has him dispatched through Friday but when she called him this morning he was still at home. He knew he needed an early start to get back on track and that won't happen today and he might not even get on track by tomorrow. Oh well.

I don't think this man has any idea how easily it would be to park his truck.

What a rain. I cannot believe how wet it is. This morning on the way from Abilene to Roscoe, I saw water running out of the field into the ditches. Excellent!

Have a day!

FATHER, why do I ever doubt YOU. Forgive me. Thank YOU for blessing my day yesterday. YOU continue to meet our every need. YOU strengthen me!