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!