I had a fun morning today.  I made a presentation on communication at the Gwinnett Neighborhood Leadershipo Institute today. 

I split my hour into two parts.  The first half I talked about language learning.  The second part I focused on the nonverbal part of communication.   The people seemed to get something out of it.

This afternoon Ashley and I were enjoying a visit outside in my garden. Suddenly, I noticed this enormous lichen. What do you think?

I bought Kathy a new bike to replace the one she had stolen while we were at the beach. It’s a step up from the other bike. I bet Kathy has ridden around that mountain over 500 times!

I just got back from eating Thai food with Ashley and Jesse.  It sure was delicious. 

We think that Thai of Norcross has the best coconut soup on the planet!  Man, I sure am full.

The last two days have been super busy!

Yesterday, I had Ashley and Jesse with me.  EXCELLENT! We did a recon of the area near the Gwinnett Place Mall for the Compassion in Action weekend.  I set up a new mission at the FALLS.  I’m excited about that.  Tito’s church has been working over there along with my partners from Apartment Life.

Also talked to the management at Summer Trees.  That place is super fancy.  I’m not optimistic about them letting us in, but maybe!

We went shopping for supplies I needed at Azalea Mission.

I cleaned the place while Ashley helped kids with homework and Jesse was teaching them how to play chess.  We had fun!  Although I sure did clean up some nasty stuff.  Man, those kids can get a place dirty!

This morning I went to the North American Mission Board where I made my presentation to the recently appointed candidates!  They’re always a good bunch.

I was invited to come share at a conference in Washington DC.  We’ll see if that works out.  I told them I’m into the field work aspect.  I think the hands on approach is best.  They like my somewhat irreverant style.

Talked with my partner Keith Harrell about the car he picked up from one of his supporters.

I got Bill Hickey and we drove with Keith to Hapeville to get the title transferred to Whirlwind Missions and then transfer it to Bill.  They were super efficient.

It was a year ago this Monday that I first met Bill.  He has really been a blessing to me.

He told me, “I’ve lived my life just grinding along.  Now I feel like I’m a part of something, that I’m really helping people.”  You certainly do, Bill!

Waded through about 100 messages this evening.  I was too tired to do the computer last night.

It’s after midnight and I’ve got to do a presentation for the Gwinnett Leadership Institute Saturday morning.  I’m talking about Communication.  I’m going to focus on how to  achieve rapport with people and teach them how to do that better.

The seminar is held at the Gwinnett Detention Center. Sure am glad J is out of that place!  He is doing great!