Tuesday a.m.



Oxen in Honduras

Good morning! It's going to be a beautiful day! Yesterday sure was nice also. I had a good day yesterday, and I hope you did as well. It was a day filled with unplanned things, which is fine. You know one of my favorite lines: "I used to complain about interruptions to my work until I realized the interruptions are my work."

I spent some time yesterday morning organizing and mapping out my week. I went by the school to turn in my bus driving papers from all the trips I took with football and other sports teams this fall. When I walked in, the transportation director said with enthusiasm, "Oh! Just the guy I want to see!" I've learned that such an expression is usually not based on my stunning good looks or my dynamic personality. He wants something. Yep, I was right again.

Seems like there were a lot of bus drivers missing yesterday and he was desperate for drivers to cover the afternoon routes. I told him that I would not do a regular route, sticking to my guns. Next thing I know, I am agreeing to drive a bus that has an aid on it, so that the normal driver of this bus can cover a regular route. What just happened here?? Oh well, I see my role in life, at least in part, as to help others and do good when I can. I think that fits that category.

I spent quite a bit of time doing ReGen Store stuff yesterday. I have a friend who wanted to clean out his garage, so I offered our store truck as a tool. He and his wife filled the truck over the weekend with some really nice things for the Store. A good man named Mike took me to Bedford to pick up the truck, after we stopped for lunch. I enjoyed the time I spent with him.

The ambulance saga should intensify today. I am going to the BMV and see what happens. We hope to leave in less than 2 weeks. It's funny how most people think I'm joking when I tell them that we plan to drive the ambulance to Honduras. I think that is probably a reflection about something. ha ha.

Today I will spend some time at the funeral home with my former student. We will then go to the cemetery for a graveside service. It's going to be tough on her. I'm glad the weather is going to be pleasant. That seems to help.

I went to Shoals again last night and had a very enjoyable time. I will go back tonight and again tomorrow night. The folks there are so kind and encouraging.