Saturday, July 11

6:31 a.m. - I'm hoping to sell the Dodge today.  I'm suppose to have a visitor to come see it, and I'm hopeful.  He's been messaging me, and if I've done my Facebook stalking correctly, he's from the Galesburg area, he works at KFC, and he is planning on entering the Marines.  He's said this would be his first vehicle, and he's interested in some type of payment plan.  I would be willing to work with that if he seems trustworthy; I'm hopeful we can work something out.  Later this morning, I'm headed to Muscatine to umpire some softball.  I've got all my equipment loaded up, but starting any season always means hoping to have everything needed.  Thankfully, I'm working local, so there will be plenty of familiar faces to help me get back into the routine.

10:10 a.m. - The Dodge has found a new home.  Young man from Galesburg purchased her...gave me $500 and will send checks of $100 until the balance of $1,000 is paid off.  I'm pleased that it found a new home, and it works out for him that he doesn't have to get a loan and can carry liability insurance on it only.  Now if I can get through umpiring today, it will be a great, great day.

Things that I NOW think about with the coronavirus. (7/11)

• Stats
• February 29 was the first reported positive case in Illinois. 
• March 20, there were 585 reported positive cases.
• As of May 29 (3 months), there were 120,260 positive cases and 5,390 deaths.
• As of June 29 (4 months), there were 142, 461 positive cases and 6,902 deaths.

• ILLINOIS PREVIOUS DAY
• hospitalizations - 317
• ILLINOIS YESTERDAY
• hospitalizations - 306
• ILLINOIS TODAY
• hospitalizations - 321
• ROCK ISLAND COUNTY
• YESTERDAY -  1,142 positive cases; 30 deaths
• TODAY - 1,169  positive cases; 30 deaths

Things I Could Do or Need to Do In the Future

• Schedule of visit with Molly Mitola week of July 20th
• Get credit card from Blackhawk Bank & Trust activated
• Paint the shed.
• Print off copies of Trailer and GMC loans.
• Continue working on restoring the channel of the ditch.
• Get the Dodge to Arrowhead ranch or sold. - DONE
• Replace seals and gaskets in the pool motor.

• Possible Campground Sites
• Spring Lake Park - Macomb
• Scott County Park

Prayer for My Heart

Holy Spirit...

Help me have... 

    a pure heart, that I may see thee;
    a humble heart, that I may hear you;
    a heart of love, that I may serve you;
    a heart of faith, that I may abide in you. 

                                                                     Amen