Monday, June 28

Busy busy day. Met Allyson and Nathan for lunch at Mazzio's. Ate too much again. Fell asleep at the keyboard in my office. not good. Took Terri to another branch to work with one of her newbies. Home to work on the boat. Hooking up the charger. Got it done and charging good. Mounted the new shop vac on the wall. Tammy came over with Kaitlyn and left some Avon books for Terri and others. Had a nice visit. Katy cried a lot, but is so cute. Took Terri to taco bueno for supper for a light supper. I ate too much again. When will I learn. Puppy played and played. Allyson used the laser light and the puppy was so funny chasing it. Laughed til I cried. To bed.

Thursday, June 24 - Sunday, June 27

It has been a series of hot days. Temps in the mid to upper 90's with high humidity. Thankful for good air conditioning in our homes, jobs and cars. Terri has been busy training and I have a lot of work preparing for migration. Enjoying it as it keeps me very busy and the days go by quickly. We had the boy on Thursday evening. He is a hoot. Getting stubborn and ornery. Have to pray hard for him. Met Allyson and Nathan at Ocean China for supper and then to Mema's for a visit. Friday evening rested and enjoyed a surprise visit from Rob and Lori from Canada. Justin came over and we hooked up the trolling motor. Works great. Needs some adjusting but not difficult to do. Will hook up the charger next. Saturday, mowed and weedeated the yard. Weedeater is leaking fuel, so had to quit. Got to work on that. Allyson and Nathan playing ball in a benefit tournament. Awful hot out. Worked on finances while waiting for them to call us to come up to the lake. Fueled up the boat and headed up there about 5pm. Got on the water and went up to the island and out of the wind and waves. Tied up to a tree and set the anchor and fished until 11pm. Nathan caught a 20 in, 2 lb flat head. Too small to keep, but was fun to watch him catch it. Allyson swam before dark. Tired and home about 1pm. Overslept and went to 1020 service. Pastor's son Michael from Dallas preached. He is a good preacher. Was a good message. Picked up Allyson and Nathan and took them to Caney cafe for lunch. They didn't have any food at the camp ground. Home to rest and Mike called to see if I wanted to go to Birch lake and check it out. Headed there about 3pm and fished until we saw storms building toward us. Beat the rain, got the boat loaded and covered and headed home. Rained quite a bit on us. I had not covered our boat. Terri lowered the bimini top but the cover is too heavy for her. It will dry out. Will work on it Monday evening. Rested Sunday evening. She sure enjoys her new puppy.

Wednesday, June 23

Another hot day. Not in the 100s yet but feels like it. Busy day visiting several branches. Home to eat left over burger and hotdog from supper last night. Terri training new people and is worn out. Took her to Goldies for supper so she wouldn't have to cook. We rested in the Sun room all evening. Kept eye on weather and decided to cover the boat just in case. Good decision as the storms moved in and we got some good rain. Puppy is so cute but is like having a new baby although she does sleep all night and the storms didn't seem to bother her.

Tuesday, June 22

Another scorcher of a day. Been hot for several days now. Busy at work. Same stuff. Tickets to fix stuff and getting ready for AD Migration in August. Ate at Taco Village. Good stuff. The ran home to let the puppy out and play a bit. Nathan and Justin came over and we screwed the trolling motor down. Feels pretty solid. Took the boat to Copan and launched. Headed out and turned on the bilge pump to see if we really solved the water leak. Stream out the side. hmmm. I forgot to put the plug in and so did the guys. Beached the boat and Nathan got in the water and put it in. Makes a difference..sigh. Boat still not running optimally but think it might be in the controls. Running better though. Anchored in the trees and Nathan caught a 6" blue cat, but that was it. Headed in around 930. Boat ran pretty good back to the ramp. We are getting there. Home and to bed.

Friday, June 18, - Monday, June 21

Wow. Where has the time gone. Missed my morning postings the past few days. Friday, June 18, was busy at work all day. Can't remember anything unusual. After work, Nathan and his friend Neal, and I took the boat out. Fished the dam, the rocks, back to the dam and then loaded the boat and fished below the dam. No luck this trip. Boat still taking on water. Motor runs very good, but controls are a bit temperamental. Humminbird worked great. Going to be a good fishing boat. We got in around 1am. Short night. Saturday, June 19, up and took Gidget to the vet for her first checkup with our Dr. Gave her a needed shot and treated her for worms. Sounds pretty healthy. Ornery little creature for sure. worked on the boat, then we got around and met Mom & Dad at Rib Crib for all you can eat ribs for Father's day. Had a great visit and the ribs were very good. Home to rest. Wanted to go fishing again, but too hot and just didn't have the energy to face it. Sunday, June 20. Up and to church. Nathan and Allyson came to first service. Ally gave me some new shirts. 2 for fishing and one I can wear to work. will wear it Monday. Very cool. Talked to Meg. Worked on the boat some more. I get frustrated with my lack of organization and inability to figure things out. Takes me so long to do stuff. Will get it done eventually. I did figure out why it was taking on water. Live well drain was disconnected and since it drains below the water line, was letting water come into the boat. Fixed that problem. Ate left over chicken and noodles for lunch with cantaloupe. YUM. Rested and then met Allyson and Nathan at Mazzio's for Pizza and salad. Went to watch Allyson play softball at 8pm. Not too bad out. Went home and to bed. Monday, June 21. Up and to work. Busy day. Had to meet groomer at the house. Nice service and Jojo can now get groomed without being traumatized by a trip. Home and working on the boat. Planned on fishing but Nathan couldn't go due to other plans, so worked on boat. Mike came by Sunday afternoon and helped me figure out where to put the trolling motor and batteries. Now to get that project done. Frustrated as I can't seem to get it worked out. Can't find the right power cable. Will call a dealer service center tomorrow. Finally just went to bed.

Friday, June 18, Rescuer

Thankfully God works through my conscience and through His Holy Spirit to help keep me from yielding to temptation. When I look back at all the times He has rescued me, it humbles me to think He loves me that much. He has been so faithful to me over the years. I sincerely believe a daily time with Him helps keep me on the right path. It must be true as Satan is attacking my daily time. Father help me to stand true to You and not yield to the temptations that come my way. Thank you for being there to rescue me when I fail.

Thursday, June 17

Another busy day at work. Terri had a lunch and learn so I went home to eat and unload boat stuff I bought. Picked up a storage box for the boat, three trolling motor batteries, anchor, rope, bearing buddy caps, and odds n ends. Ate chicken and noodles left over from night before. Back to work and pretty quiet. Waiting on support to respond to some issues. Picked Terri up and went and got the boy. She had put on a roast so I sliced it for French Dip sandwiches. Boy wouldn't eat his so I ended up eating two. So good but didn't need that much. Very hot and humid out, but worked on the boat anyway. Cleaned up all the tools and parts and vacuumed the boat. Storage box is still soaked. Not too usable in my opinion. Oh well. I got the Humminbird hooked up and working and flipped the headlight lenses so they had the drain hole on the bottom and plug on top. Nathan and Allyson got home from softball and ate supper, then Nathan came out and helped me with the boat. Terri and Ryan had gone to Mema's to visit and came home. Allyson played with the puppy and Ryan. Nathan and I went to Lowe's to get parts for the pole holders. Screws will work. plate will not. Back to Atwoods tomorrow. Oh, and I greased the wheels and motor. All look good. Wanted to get it hooked up to the truck and go get fuel, but just didn't get that far. Might do it at lunch Friday, but going to a church for Indian Taco's, so will see how things shake out for the day. Might leave early. Will see. Nathan and I are anxious to get the boat on the water and get it in use. Pretty tired. Shower and to bed. Ryan finally settled down and went to sleep.

Thursday, June 17, Warrior God

Having been picked on when I was a kid, I have always enjoyed shows and movies where the little guy comes out ahead. Science fiction is one of my favorite for books, TV and movies. The concept that I have a Warrior God ready to stand up and do battle for me is an interesting one that I am trying to wrap my mind around and apply to my daily life. He did that constantly for His people. That example should help me realize that I can join with Him in battle against the forces of evil that want to destroy my life. He has promised that I will win in the end if I just trust in Him. This is better than any fictional story one can find. Thank you Father for standing by me and for me. Help me to trust in you daily and to stand against evil forces attacking me.

Wednesday, June 16

Another busy day at work. Where are they coming from. Anthony came up today to keep me in line again. Knee is doing well and I am doing pretty good at behaving. Got a lot done. Took him to Murphy's for the hot hamburger experience. Terri and her Mom were there. Back at it after lunch. Got him headed back to Tulsa by 345. Terri and I to Walmart after work, then home. Got the cover off the boat and Justin arrived and we started working. I got the Humminbird transducer installed and he finished up the gauges except the Trim one. Can't get it to work right. I will call the gauge company. Headlights work. Cool. Mike, Mom and Taylor came over to see the new dog. Mike brought the trolling motor and charger over. Terri will move money to his account for me. Had to take the front rails off the boat for the trolling motor to fit. Now to figure out how to mount it to the bow, run the control and power cables, etc. Got to get batteries. Will look at Walmart tomorrow. Need some U bolts to see if I can mount the pole holders on the rail. All coming together. Puppy was wore out and was ready to go to bed. Been a full day but got a lot done.

Wednesday, June 16, Power

God is all power. How can I forget that, yet I do when I start thinking I can do things on my own. It is so important to be in the Word daily so that I can keep reminded that God is in charge and he stands ready to battle for me. Why do I worry and fret when He is by my side. He created everything and is in charge and cares for little ole me. What a friend. While His power is something to be feared when I turn from Him, it is there for me when I am walking with Him. Why would I even consider going my own way. Father, thank you for your might power and that you care for me.

Tuesday, June 15

Busy busy day. Tickets and systems to work on. Was able to work on all if it from my office today. Should have Anthony back tomorrow and we will install the systems that are ready. No rain so took the cover off the boat soon as we got home. Called the puppy people and met them at 600pm at Talala. Nice couple and the puppies are soooo cute. Bought the little piebald female and Terri calls her Gidget. Ate at Sonic in Nowata, then home. Justin was working on the boat and Nathan got there shortly after we got home from Lowes. I helped the boys and Terri played with Gidget. Allyson got home from meeting a client and played with the puppy too. Justin had to go to work at 730. Nathan and I pulled the Humminbird cable and got the base mount holes drilled, so that is ready for tomorrow. Getting late so covered the boat and the kids went home. Played with the puppy a while, put her in a dog cage for the night. Not going to work. Put her to bed with Wiggles and she settled down fine. Will see how the night goes.

Tuesday, June 15, Father

I don't know why I have such a hard time visualizing and accepting God as my Father. Dad was a good example to me of a father and I have the highest respect for him in that role. Often, God feels far away and unreachable and nothing like a father. I understand that is because of my own perspective and I have to get into His Word, read it, accept it and then simply choose to trust Him as my Heavenly Father. I know He cares for me and wants to be there for me all thru my life. I want Him there, too. As the devo states, I have to spend time with Him, listen to Him, read His Word, and then choose to trust that He is the perfect Father and will never leave me nor forsake me. Thank you Father for your love and patience with me. I know you are there and always will be.

Monday, June 14

Rain. Lots of rain. Rained over 3" for us. Terrible flooding in OKC. More to come. Got caught up on emails and the new guy Anthony came up to make sure I behaved at work and didn't get down or carried anything I shouldn't. Nice young man. Enjoyed having him here. Took him to Ocean China for lunch. Went to Colonial and Caney, then back to the Tower and to the office to take care of some tickets. Got him sent home around 4pm. Raining so we didn't work on the boat, but I did go to Lowes and return items and picked up the correct stainless steel bolts so I could get the planer board put back on. Nathan came over and ate supper with us and just hung out all evening since Allyson had to work. I worked on fishing poles and got them ready to go for the next opportunity. Watched TV and searched for ways to make pole holders for the boat. Think we will come up with something. Allyson got home and they took off and we went to bed.

Monday, June 14, Responsibility

Over the years I have had a lot of different responsibilities. Because of my attitude and actions I have lost some of that responsibility. When I get to thinking I am bigger than I am, I lose perspective and begin to say things and do things that are not pleasing to those in authority. The same thing happens when I am doing work for the Lord. When I get to thinking I am in charge and things should go my way, God is not pleased and sometimes has to take me down a notch or two to remind me that He is in charge and it is His plan. I am to do the work and leave the rest to Him. I have found more joy in doing my work and taking care of my responsibilities when I recognize He is in charge and I leave the results of my work to Him. He has a plan and my part is to be responsible by being prepared and doing whatever comes my way in a way that portrays Jesus to others and not myself.

Sunday, June 13

Slept in as much as I could but was up by 600am anyway. Rested pretty good. No pain pill needed. God is healing. Caught up on my Bible and devotional reading and caught up on the blog. Been a little lax the past week or so. Rested most of the morning and early afternoon. Nathan and Allyson got home from his brother's wedding in Stillwater around 130. He called Justin and he came over and we started working on the boat. Got the new switches put in and some of the new gauges. If the rain doesn't interfere the plan is to put it on the water Friday evening and do some fishing. We will see if the weather cooperates or not. Took the kids to Murphy's after Allyson's two ball games. Had a good time visiting with them. Home to bed.

Sunday, June 13, Assumptions

Another one I struggle with. I am often too quick to assume something without checking into the truth first. It is easier to assume since I don't have to do any interaction with someone or work with something to find out the truth. God does not want me to assume anything. He wants me to be open to the truth and to seek it above any prejudicial feelings that I might have. Seeking the truth may be an avenue of witness or work God wants me to do. Father, help me to daily seek the truth in all situations and to not assume anything about anyone or situation.

Saturday, June 12, Comparisons

I struggle with comparing myself to others in every aspect of my life. My Christian walk, work, home, yard, cars, talents, skills, are all compared to someone else. It is difficult for me to accept myself as a creation of God with my own abilities to be used for Him. Others are so much more skilled or talented than I am. Yet He created me for His use and I must choose to accept myself since He accepts me. He has a plan and a use for me. Reading the Bible daily and communicating with Him helps me to focus on being what He wants ME to be and not to look at others. When I start looking at others, Satan has an open door to put me down and tell me I am a failure.

Wednesday, June 3, through Saturday, June 12.

Been a long week and haven't done too well with the blog. Will come back and catch it up later when I am down this weekend after surgery tomorrow. The last post was Tuesday, June 2, so got some catching up to do. Have been working on the boat. Nathan's friend Justin came over on Sunday June 6, and rewired the console. I ordered new switches, lights, horn, and 12v power outlet for the console. Everything looking good and working fine after his excellent work. Monday evening, June 7, Nathan, Terri and I took the boat to Copan point and put it in the water. took some work to get it started but finally fired up and off we went. I had taken the planer board off the motor and it seemed to take a long time to get up on plane. Terri didn't like the front of the boat going to high. Will put the board back on for the next run. Oh, Terri and I took the boat to Hudson Lake and backed it into the water. Got it up on the trailer like it should be. Did not take it out on the water, just testing the motor and gears and wanted to get it further on the trailer. Gears seem a bit stiff. Will look at that. While working on the switch and gears I broke the little collar on the switch. Got to get that replaced now. I think we can grease the gears and make them work smoother. Might just start working smoother with more use anyhow. Will see. Rained Tuesday, June 8, so left the boat uncovered to dry and was able to cover it Wednesday, June 9, for the next rain. Up at 230am Tuesday, June 8, and over to Mom's to leave for Dallas and Taylor's graduation. Long trip. Got to Dallas by 8am and it started at 1000am. Took us 2 hours to go the last 20 miles and find a parking place and walk in. Mike and I dropped the ladies, Mom, Terri and Meg, off close to the convention center and hunted down a parking place. We walked in right at 1000am. Quite a deal. Mike found Taylor in the 1300 grads so we were able to watch her most of the program. We walked out of there at 1204. Met Taylor at Italian restaurant and had a great time visiting. She is growing up and so pretty. headed back home. Long trip and not much room in the back seat. hard on knees and butts. Dropped Meg off at home and we stopped at the Mexican restaurant on Hway 75 and 86th street. Had a nice quiet restful supper. Home to bed early. was a long day. Mike and I have been looking for a trolling motor and finders. Missed some on Craig's list. Will keep checking. Work has been going along fine. Not much coming in so I have been doing prep work for the AD conversion for BRT in August. New tech coming up next Monday to help me while I recover from surgery. Have a lot for him to learn and do. Good opportunity to get to know him and teach him stuff. Had the boy on Thursday, June 10, and he was ornery. He, Allyson and Terri went to see Mema and I worked on the yard and searched for boat stuff. Friday morning up at 630 and off to Tulsa union pines surgery center for my knee scope. I don't remember what time I went in, but we didn't have too long a wait. Meg, Mom and Dad and Terri we there. I felt pretty good after waking up and was hungry so decided to go eat at Los Cabos by Bass Pro shop. Dad hadn't eaten at Olive Garden so they went there. Mike joined us for lunch and we all had a good visit. Pain pill was working fine so we went to Bass Pro shop. Motorized cart quit 10' from the entry so just crutched it. Terri couldn't find me and when I called her, she was just around the corner of the aisle I was in. She didn't think it was funny but I did. Bought a nice life jacket on sale, Gauges for the boat, Great Humminbird 788ci fish finder, 2 sets of pole holders (won't work with open face spinning reels, bummer). Mike told Terri to never give me a pain pill and then take me shopping. Was getting tired so headed home. Still looking for a trolling motor. Size I need are pretty expensive but I will find a used one and save some money. Took pain pill and slept pretty good. Figured Mike would go fishing but didn't call him. Don't want to push my luck with the knee. Woke up Saturday and no pain so no pill. Felt pretty good. Girls from Texas on their way up and got here around 1115 and Mike was starting the grill. Mike and TC dropped brush this morning and were talking about my boat. TC just bought a new trolling motor for his boat and has what I need for sale. Done deal. I don't believe in coincidence. Not sure why God would help us find a trolling motor but He did. Went to Mom's for lunch with the Texas girls. hamburgers and hot dogs. Was very good. had a good visit. the girls hadn't been to Kansas so Mike loaded them up and took them up to a blackberry patch near Havana and they picked blackberrys. Us home to rest and keep leg up. Doing good. no crutches all day. Kind of felt like I had overdone it, but still doing well. To bed with no pain pill again.

Friday, June 4, Work

My work is important to God. I struggle with the concept that I can do anything that is important to God. The idea that Christian service requires me to go to the far corners of the world is still a big part of my mental concept. However, my vocation is an avenue for Him to reach the lost around me. My church is an avenue for me to serve Him by being involved in the ministry there. Singing in the choir, helping setup for 1020, directing traffic and helping people find a parking place for special events. All are part of what He wants me to do well. Satan tries to defeat me by telling me that I and what I do are totally insignificant to the plan of God. What a lie. Father help me to daily spend time in your word and in quiet time with you so that I am tuned into you for the day. Help me work in such a way that others see You and not me.

Thursday, June 3, Work

I admire people who work hard and know what they are doing. It is a good character trait. I haven't always been a hard worker. Thankfully a number of people have influenced me and I have learned how to do good work. Still learning. When I was younger I always thought the work of the Lord was in specific Christian service such as missions, preaching, missions, teaching Sunday school, missions, song evangelist, etc. Did I say missions. Now I know God needs me where I am to do the best job I can so that others will see Him in me. We have a mission field full of the lost right here. I do not need to preach or talk incessantly about religion or God, which is pretty much unacceptable in the work place. He wants me to reflect His character in the job I do. My actions at my job will be a witness for Him. He will speak to those around me through that witness. Not that He doesn't present opportunities for me to speak, but He does not want me to break rules, lose my job and alienate those around me. He wants to do the work through me in His way. Daily reading His word and communicating with Him, increases my sensitivity to opportunities He brings my way. I need to pay attention to Him.

Wednesday, June 2

Headed to Broken Arrow to pickup the camper shell or topper for the pickup. I love the English language. Stopped by the boat and had the registration run by my friend at the PD. Came back clean. Stopped at Scott's camper sales, didn't open until 900am, so delayed there. Bought the clamps and sealing tape. Ran up to the nearby sonic and got breakfast burrito while waiting. Headed out to the camper shell place. He had it ready. Took maybe 30 minutes to get it installed. Looks great. Stopped by the OPC and picked up the Audit switch setup, then headed back to Bartlesville. Rodney with the boat is already in Bartlesville. Went over the boat with him and decided to buy it. Risky since can't start the motor and check it. Went to the branch and gave him the cash and had the titles notarized. We own a boat. Went back and hooked it up to the Chevy and it pulled it just fine. Parked it in the yard, uncovered it and set everything out to dry. He had washed it down and got everything wet. Called insurance and got that covered. It is under the home owners policy. I didn't know that. Went to the tag office and got the boat and motor tagged. Had to pay penalty since it was last registered in 2007. Wasn't too bad. More than I wanted to pay but not as high as I feared. To work and moved the people I was scheduled to move this morning. They were fine with the delay. I had called them. Got that taken care of and had to go East to work on the printer again. Since the stapler had been worked on had to reset the tray paper information. Fax was working fine so I don't know what the problem was. Told her to call me if she had any more issues with it. Went home. Got called about a recent issue and it bummed me out. More to deal with HR. Terri got home and we looked the boat over, went to Walmart and got WD40, Oil n Gas Mixture oil, LED trailer lights and wiring harness, and a key floater. To O'Reilly's to get some stabil to make sure any gas in the tank is OK. Took Terri to Sonic for supper. Had Hickory burgers and super sized drinks. Home to hook the boat up and take it over to her mom's so Mike could look it over and give guidance. Battery wold not charge past 4amps, so replaced it from AutoZone. Good power now. Motor would still not trim down. Mike and I took cover off motor and it is very clean and plugs are good quality and look good, so happy about that. I found a flip bar that was keeping the motor from trimming down. Worked fine when I moved it out of the way. Book on this motor would be handy. Need to replace the winch and strap as they look pretty bad. Mike said to replace the gauges, check the electronics and redo the wheel bearing packing. It has bearing buddies, so I think that is all OK, but best to check. Will need to measure and replace a lot of the boards on the trailer. Need to get a fiber glass repair kit for some nicks and scratches on the boat. Most can be done a little at a time. Mike said do not put the boat on the lake without a trolling motor that works in case the motor quits. Got to have a way to get back to the dock and trailer. Home to rest. Terri disappointed we couldn't put it on the water this evening, but is still pretty happy with the boat. Very tired. Rested, researched the boat and motor and to bed.

Wednesday, June 2, Hipocrite

Being a hypocrite is a big trap for me. I can't stand people who go to church on Sunday, act all pious and religious, but are anything but as soon as they leave the church grounds. Lots of them around. Now, being judgemental of those people puts me right in their place. I have to go look in the mirror and make sure I am taking care that I portray Christ likeness no matter where I am and what I am doing. What other people do or don't do is not my responsibility. Spending time every day reading God's word tells me how I should be acting every moment. Most of the Bible talks about daily living so I pray God works through me not just on Sunday singing in the choir, but anytime I am interacting with others as well as when I am alone.

Tuesday, June 1

Up early to read and pray. Caught up emails and listened to good worship music. Quiet day at work. Home for lunch and fixed chef salad. Called on camper shell and going to see it after work. He also has a deck boat for us to look at. Terri liked it but too much work to get it usable, so won't take it. Will come back down in the morning to get the camper shell. Paid down payment on it. On way back home decided to not go with that deck boat for sure. Passed the Park and Sell lot coming into Bartlesville and there was a deck boat sitting there that hadn't been there when we left this evening. Checked it out and called. Awesome price and we are meeting him at noon tomorrow to look at it. Terri loves the boat. Good Motor, 115 Merc, some upholstery work needs to be done and will have to add a trolling motor but for the price, we can take care of that. 19' so perfect for us. Will see what transpires tomorrow. Mike is going to stop and look at it on his way to work in the morning. Home to rest and try to keep Terri's excitement and hopes contained. Can't believe she is so excited over a boat.

Tuesday, June 1, Example

Everything I do is watched by someone. Fellow workers, family, children and grand children, strangers. It is so important to start my day with God and in His word so that my thoughts are focused on Him when I walk out into the day to face whatever comes my way. My actions and reactions show who I am inside. Being an over emotional and reactionary type person, this is a tough area for me to manage. God has helped me and I am improving in this area. Father help me to be an example of your continual and unconditional love to others.

Monday, May 31

Up at 500am. Mike and I left for Kaw lake at 530. As we were putting the boat in, saw the bearings on the driver's side of the trailer had blown and we were about to lose the wheel. Pulled back up to the parking area and assessed we were in trouble. Long story short, AutoZone and O'Reilley's in Ponca City were open. TC and Tyler came over to Kaw instead of going to Oolagah and we finally were able to rebuild the wheel. Had to use a small hook file to file down the spindle enough to get the new bearings on. Went ahead and put in about 1230 and fished until around 4pm and headed home. hot and tired. Took Terri to Monterey's for supper, rested and to bed. Oh and while waiting on parts I fished off the dock and caught a crappie and while moving from one brush pile to another I was trolling my lure and caught a sand bass. That was it for the day. bummer for sure but a good education on boat ownership.

Monday, May 31, Legacy

This is a tough one for me as I have lived in rebellion for so many years, I feel I have left no Christian legacy for my family. Not a good feeling at all. I have to leave the past in God's hands and let Him redeem it in His way.

Sunday, May 30

Up and to church. Not a very big crowd. Mom stayed home and Dad was there. Mom getting over her cold hopefully. Over to Mom Bessie's for lunch with Mike and Ranelle. Chicken and Noodles, Corn on the Cob. What more does one need. wow. so good. Home to rest. Mowed the yard and cleaned the pool cover. rested, then headed to the lake. Setup below the dam. no gates open. bout lost the big cat rod. Didn't have the reel set correctly. Changed that real quick. Don't know what hit it but didn't take the hook. Storm coming in, so packed up and went home.