Had an AWESOME time this afternoon with Peachtree Corners Baptist Church.  They hosted a terrific time with my kids at the mission.  It was perfect weather and a terrific turnout!

I was able to share the story of Easter with about forty kids!  Many of the parents and children were from Bangladesh and come from a Muslim background.  It’s important to share what we believe in a positive, not threatening way.

I think these Outreach Events do that in a wonderful way!

Also went to check on Ruthie North in Stone Mountain on the way home.

She’s working on selling jewelry that the refugees are making in Clarkston.  Pray that that ministry will go great!

I enjoyed spending time with Ashley & Jesse this afternoon.

I read about a new game called “Settlers of Catan.”  It’s cool board game out of Germany.

We had fun building our cities!
And now, another spell binding, Story Tim! Where I endure the coldest night of my life on the top of Mt. Kenya!

Kathy and I had a relaxed day today.

We stayed around the house most of the time to keep Jesse company.  He’s feeling better, but still doesn’t really want to get out.

I took care of some errands at Walmart.  The pollen is covering everything with a lime green dust.

Fortunately, my head hasn’t hurt today.  Amen!  I’ve taken a lot of tylenol in the last few days.

Working on my Twitter account.  Been a lot of fun connecting with people.  It’s free.  Join the party!

Kathy and I walked about four miles to the park this afternoon.


We finally had some clearer weather. We’ve needed the rain, but it sure was nice to dry out a little.

The trees are so beautiful!

Great day!
And now, taa taa taa! A Story Tim! One of the wildest bus trips I ever took: to Lamu, Kenya!

I had such a fun day today! Like my little iPhone?

Ashley was my wingwoman! Never too much Ashley!

Had a lunch meeting with my of my favorite pals from my old days of shooting news: Blair Meeks.

He was always a terrific go getter and all around great guy.  We had fun renewing our friendship and talking about or days in “the biz.”  Blair worked in the news industry here in Atlanta for years.  It was fun to see him on TV!

Ashley and I fought a terrific rainstorm on the way to pick up a car to take over to our new missionaries, Ian and Ruthie North.  The need the transportation and Jesse was kind enough to let them use his car for a while. It was fun to get to visit with Ian’s brother, Eric!

Pray that he’ll stay an help us here in Atlanta!

Got to see my brother Marco Solano.  He’s the director of the mission at The Falls in Duluth.

They’re having an Outreach Event this weekend.  I bought him the supplies he’ll need for the event.  It’s always awesome to see him!

Jesse is doing better today.  He really didn’t get too swollen, but his surgery is still hurting him.

Just got an email that one of our missionaries living on site at Concept 21 Delk had his apartment broken into and a bunch of stuff stolen.  I know what it’s like to have your place burglarized.  The missing stuff is just a small part of the violation you feel.  Please pray for Pastor Rick and his family as they process this loss.

Baylor just got beat by Penn State in the NIT championship.  I remember when I was younger and watched Penn State beat our football team in the Cotton Bowl.  I really don’t like Penn State.

This afternoon, Ashley and I went up to Alpharetta to the North American Mission Board where I gave them my best shot for about an hour.  I talk to them about raising up volunteers.  We had over 3,400 volunteers come through our missions in 2008.  Awesome!

Many of the candidates are going to be military chaplains.  What a crucial ministry!

After my session with the new missionaires, Ash and I went to the mall for some shopping and supper.  Then on back home to check on Jesse and Kathy.  He seems to be doing better.  Keep praying for him!

And now, what you’ve been waiting for:  More Story Tim!  A truly death defying video where my plane nearly crashes on the way to Joburg, S. Africa!

Everything seems coated with yellow dust.  I’ve had a headache for three days now.  Dad gum pollen!

Jesse went to the oral surgeon today to take out his wisdom teeth.  I still thinks it’s funny that they were extracted on April Fools day.  He seems to be doing pretty well.

I’m glad that Kathy is staying home to nurse him.  I think it helps to have your mom around.

Went to Azalea to check on the kids.  Helped Rosybell read and Johjuan with his math.  Mustak is pretty good about helping the younger kids.  Gives me hope to see the kids act right.

Then over to FBC Duluth this evening.

I spoke their youth group.  This church has been a great supporter of our work for years.  Their pastor resigned to back to the mission field in Africa.  Transisitions are always delicate.

The kids were very enthusiastic.

I love going crazy with them! Fun!

And now, for your viewing edification,  a ride on a Kenya train where I felt like it was the end of the world!