I just got back from my security check of the church.  This time I had my bodyguard with me.  Everything was all dark and locked up tight.  I have to say that I did enjoy it more with company then I did last night on my own.  Sheila ought to be really tired right now.  She was up at 4 and that's the 1st time in at least 3 weeks.  She did have to have a nap this afternoon which meant that I had to do my rounds and by myself.  What a burden!  I overheard her talking on the phone with Shauni this afternoon.  I was stuck by the fact the there will be a new member of our family by month's end!  I kn ow that she is getting to the point that she wants if over and I can understand that as much as a guy can.  I wonder if any of us realize the great service that is done when we (especially you women) share in the role of parenthood.  It is really the most heavenly thing that we do here, but I'm sure that we get a little apathetic about it.  It is really a wonderful act of love and unselfishness.  Father's Day may be the next official holiday, but everyday should be Mother's Day.

I was awakened at 4 but I didn't get up until 6:30 a.m.  I was able to be busy most of the day, but I didn't do as well as I did yesterday.  Tomorrow will be different because it will be the 1st time in a month with Sheila here all day without other stuff to take her away.  I intend to make her work hard! (?)

Today I broke my copy machine in order to get it to work.  I just hope that the fix (?) lasts and I don't have to get it repaired or replaced for a long time.  You know, just when I get comfortable thinking things are going better I have a slow paper day.  Good thing that I can be slower in one place and still be okay in another place so it all averages out.  Such was today.  There was enough good that the stinky stuff was tolerable.  But I'll be at it again in the morning.  Remember P.I.E.R   ( Does anyone remember what that stands for?)