At least I'm not out on the road today. This looks like one of those weeks where i will spend more time in my car than i really want to. Oh well, it's all part of the job. I am looking forward to the interaction with church leaders as well as some old friends from across the state.

It is simply the fact that I will be away from home so much this week that is causing me some frustration. My eight-year-old reminds me of how much I am missing out on by being gone so much.

I know that many of us struggle with these challenges, but that still doesn't help me cope with them any better.

Now I feel a little better, just getting those emotions out there.