$5 Gallon

It has been a busy and tough day for many reasons. We got word early that because of Hurricane Ike, we could expect gasoline shortages and our incoming costs could be as high as $5.10 per gallon on everything delivered today. Sure enough, the price moved $.21 per gallon in just a matter of hours. The Ingles a few miles from us had already moved their retails to $5.20 per gallon around 3 PM and we were holding at $3.89. We have heard stories of fuel stations closing and rationing gas to 10 gallons per customer. If I was asked once today...I was asked 100 times how long the price would be up?? I have no clue. I guess it depends on what we hear the damage is in the gulf when we wake up in the morning.
When I left the store it was obvious the consumer has heard the warnings as cars were circling the pumps. I can't imagine how frantic it will be when everyone gets off work and turns on the radio on the ride home.

In honor of Joey!

There are many fathers that can relate to the day they walked their daughters down a aisle and gave their little girl away to another man. It was hard...very hard! I couldn't imagine not ever being the #1 man in Stacey's life ever again. For years and years I had been the one to protect her and to take care of her....to sit with her when she was sick and to beam with pride during those special accomplishments she achieved. Could any man love her as much as I do? Would any man respect her and treat her like the princess she is? Would he protect her and comfort her....would he take care of her when she didn't feel well? Would he provide a loving home and support her and his family financially, emotionally, physically, and most of all....spiritually.

God answered a silent prayer when He sent Joey to Stacey. Not only did He send him to take care of her and become one with her...He sent him to calm a father's fears. I love my son-in-law and am so proud of the husband and father he is and the future that God has in store for him. I want to wish him a Happy Birthday and pray that there will be many more to come. While his father is not here any longer, there is no doubt in my mind that Ralph would be ever so proud of his son. I know he sees the great man that his son has become.

Happy Birthday son!