Hey everyone,

I am feeling down and it has persisted for longer than the usual day or two. I know that a lot of it is my wife being out of town this week. Some of it is not respecting my own personal needs to be with other people. I have also become more disheartened that folks I looked up to as leaders and agents of change are not leading or changing. Maybe it’s good for me, but it doesn’t help me right now. I am also having trouble battling my personal demons, especially in areas of self-control (temper) and controling appetites.

There’s a lot more, but suffice it to say that I am feeling really low. Thanks in advance.

You know, days like this I don’t have time or energy to post quotes from Al Baird or Gordon or even Thomas. I did write a parable in answer to this parable, but why bother? It’s part of what is getting me down, but not the only thing. Days like this, I wish I was anywhere else but here. However, I am glad that I am here with my wife who loves me in all my moods.

Anyway, pray for me, I really need it.