Jesse and I met up with my partners Bayo, Tom Frost and Eduardo Zamora. We had great fellowship together and talked about the nuts and bolts of how you actually do fund raising.

J and I then went over to see my partners at Reboot. We’ve had an issue with on the computer we got not working.

They either fix them or replace them for us. Works for me! We dropped off one unit and next month we’ll pick up three: two for Huntington Terraces and one for Huntington Ridge.

We checked on the plants at my office in Doraville then went to Best Buy to pick up my camera. Finally! I had a service plan on my SD 880 Power Shot, so they fixed it. Looks like the replaced the entire lens assembly. That’s like replacing the engine in a car! So I’m happy about that.

We went to Azalea to help the kids.

The best news was that while as was at Azalea, a group of my young men came to the mission.

These guys have been with me since nearly the start of my ministry here 14 years ago! Great young men. All doing well. Happy day. I hadn’t seen Christian in probably five years. He was one of my favorite kids from Bulgaria. Groovy!

J and I watched the cars slam into each other. Crazy.

I liked the way these con trails spread out.

This lake was frozen! Amazing weather.

Beautiful at the mission as we were leaving.

I had my whole family today for lunch! Amen!

Kathy and Ashely joined us at Madina for lunch with Bennett, Bret and Susie Cox, Bayo and new friend Sarah and of course my main man, Jesse.

We had a great time talking about ministry. Great to have friends!

After lunch we went to Post Oaks to check out this basement area that we’ve been given. We have to hang sheet rock, tape/float, paint, hang a new grid for a dropped ceiling, install it, redo the flooring, probably put in a couple of toilets.

Pretty big job. They’re going to provide all the materials, we’ll find volunteer men’s teams to help us do the construction. Win-win, baby!

I had a meeting with the manager and Bennett. I laid it out to him what we do and who we are. I’ve found it’s much better to tell them straight out, “We’re Christians, and we’re about telling people about Jesus. We won’t hit them over the head with a Bible, and everyone is welcome whether they’re Christians are not, but I want you to understand where we’re coming from.”

He assured me he understood. Kareem is the manager. He was a captain in the Iraqi Air Force. He’s a cool guy.

It’s best to be straight with people. If they have a problem with what I’m doing, I’d rather know it at the beginning.

J and I went to Azalea to help the kids. Lots to do!

I got to spend some good time with Ashley this evening. She’s headed to Knoxville, TN to go to a Journalism conference with the other editors with the school paper. They’re paying her way. Excellente!

Back to admin work.

I’ve been studying Spanish more aggressively this year. It’s my resolution. I’ve been watching a lot of Telemundo and Univision.

I had a fun day today!

I ate lunch with Kathy and Jesse.

Jesse and I went over to Bayo’s place.

I got him some software and a headset so he can speak into a microphone and the computer types! Super cool! I think it’s going to help his ministry a lot. Jesse got the thing working. He’s always a blessing to me.

We met up with Bret and Susie Cox at my office at FBC Doraville.

They are missionaries in training at Global Frontiers Missions on their way to Bangkok, Thailand.

We had a fun talk with Pastor Bill Kelly at FBC Doraville too.

They’re interested in working in Bangkok, so we went by the local Buddhist temple in the area. We’re trying to find out where the Thai people gather.

Still working on my archiving process. I’m really happy with the the Newsletter section of the website looks. J’s done some excellent work on that.

Not sure if you read Ashley’s blog or not. Always worth checking out!

I saw this statue in an office this afternoon.

Worked on admin jobs all this morning. Caught up on all my phone calls. Looks like everything is going great!

Still super cold here.

The water that I use for my fish tank froze solid outside.

Of course the fish were fine inside my room.

Jesse and I went to Willow Branch in Clarkston to help the kids and teach guitar.

Had a great talk with Bennett and Linda Johnson. We’ll have a big group of ladies coming to help us in June.

It got so cold at the mission that the pipes froze and they don’t have any water. Anyone for ice skating?

Beautiful sunset on the way home.

I spent the coldest night in my room ever last night. I use a little space heater. I turned it on when I got home from Florida. It warmed up to nearly 50. I had plenty of blankets so I was perfectly fine.

A dusting of snow around our neighborhood. It was still a little slippery in the shady spots.

Super cold. Water in the bird baths froze.

Churches were closed today. Pretty amazing weather. I watched Dr. Stanley on TV. Be obedient to God and HE will always take care of you.

Kathy and Jesse and I went out for Pizza.

Spent the time resting. I’m getting psyched up for the new year. Yeah!

Cold and drizzly in Orlando this morning as we packed the car.

Kathy and I spent the day in the car riding back to Atlanta.

Our car looked like an explosion of bicycles.

This is how my co-pilot looked for most of the trip. She’s still not feeling that well, but she’s better after our rest!

Beautiful driving conditions. We broke out of the clouds almost exactly as we passed into Georgia!

We stopped at one lucky place.

And Rosie’s for some pecan treats. You like Pecan Rolls?

Most of my trip I spent researching Costa Rica. It’s where I feel the Lord is urging me to start new ministry. The town I’m particularly interested in is Montezuma. I thought it was cool when I saw this sign for our version of Montezuma in Georgia!

Drove by many fields of cotton. Reminded me of Texas!

Really didn’t see any ice in Atlanta except for near our neighborhood. Sure am glad I missed that!

Cloudy day today. Drizzled a bit. K and I rode our bikes around the property and rested and read.

Very relaxing.

Sounds like icy conditions in Atlanta which is where we’re headed back to tomorrow. Hopefully, the roads won’t be bad.

Kathy is still not feeling well. She’s achey and tired all the time.

We went for a late breakfast then came back to the condo. We played some ping pong than she needed to rest.

So my day’s just been chilling out with the TV and computer.

Pray that K will feel 100% tomorrow.

Believe it our not, this week has been the coldest in Florida since 1958–when I was born!

Still a lot warmer than Atlanta!

Kathy is feeling better, but she’s still not up to 100%.

We went for a late breakfast at McDonalds.

Never been to one like that before!

Then across the street to the Ripley’s Believe It or Not museum. It was really interesting!





We had a great buffet and steak for about $20, for both of us! Amen.

Later this evening, after Kathy was tucked in bed watching lame chick movies, I went back out to go to the bookstore. I enjoy looking at all the books on Costa Rica in their Travel section.

Beautiful sunset today!

Kathy felt a bit better today. Yeah!

We took it easy in the morning, but this afternoon we jumped on the bikes and rode about 5 miles around Orlando.

Most people come to Orlando and go to theme parks like Disneyworld or Universal Studios. We come here and ride our bikes around the outside.

We’re not much into big crowds and lines.

Discovery Cove had an off day, so we enjoyed seeing the natural beauty around it!

Almost caught an armadillo beside the road!

I snuck up on it to take the picture. When it finally heard me, it jumped a foot in the air!

Cool!

Beautiful view from our back porch.

Kathy crashed out early. I’m back to work.