Had a wonderful day today!

Worked on a new podcast!

Love Glasses! Check it out!

My parents are in town! And two other sweet ladies came with them from FBC Georgetown, TX. Al and Peggy Cummins & Sue Mansfield and Katharine Taylor are a super team!

They made it safely to Atlanta, although my Dad took a fall getting out of the shuttle bus in Austin. He got a bit banged up. Pray that he’ll feel ok tomorrow and for the rest of the week! He’s got some bruises on his leg and a couple of fingers on his hand got jammed and are pretty swollen. I’m sure he’ll be sore tomorrow.

I picked them up from the airport (the busiest in the world! Even has dinosaurs!)and took them to a late lunch at 6 Feet Under, one of the best fish places in Atlanta. The name derives from Oakland Cemetery which is directly across from the restaurant. Margaret Mitchell is buried there.

I brought them back to Stone Mountain to their hotel and got them checked in, then over to Azalea to help the kids with their homework.

The girls had fun drawing with the new marker boards I brought. They drew pictures of the three ladies helping me!

Kathy also took them around to the visit with the Bengali ladies that they’ll be working with. They really enjoyed that too.

They also got a kick out of watching Bengali TV!

We came home around 9:30pm and I checked on Dad. He’s doing well, but got some scrapes and bruises. He said he rested well while we went into Chamblee with the rest of the team.

We got a good rain last night. Nearly an inch. Lots of thunder and lightning. Sugar always wants to sleep in my bed when she hears the big booms.

I went to Clarkston International Bible Church this morning.

Pastor Phil spoke on “the first shall be last, and the last first” today. Comes down to doing your duty for God because you love him, not because you’re bargaining with him!

Good music today too!

This is one of the banners in our church. I took it to the top of Stone Mountain to pray with a group of believers just three days after 9/11. I’d organized the event before the attack. I always think about that prayer time whenever I see that banner. Especially poignant for me today.

Looks like somebody REALLY wanted in!

I saw this braided leather near the church.

Seems to be a sermon in there somewhere. Maybe something along the lines of once you lose your connections you come unraveled.

Don’t understand why someone will just stick their gum on the side of a building like this. Just bad.

Ran 4 miles. Sure is nice not to be SO hot!

My parents and their team from Texas arrives tomorrow! Really looking forward to that!

I woke up this morning and noticed that the pump in my fish tank wasn’t working properly. Normally, I just have to clean it thoroughly and it works fine. I carefully took it apart and was carrying it to a cup I have so it won’t drip all over everywhere.

The cord got stuck on a stand and the pump fell, broke and just made a nasty mess. Cleaned it all up, but it’s not the way you want your morning to start!

Went to Pet Smart to pick up another one. Everything is running smoothly now!

Later, I cleaned that tank and the big one in J’s room. Not a hard job, but not one that’s fast either.

J and I went to lunch and I noticed this satellite dish. Not sure if they’re trying to get Australian TV since it looks like it’s pointed towards the ground.

Did the family grocery shopping. Any other men do that job? Seemed like a lot of us at Kroger.

Came home, rested and worked on admin duties.

I like Halloween, but isn’t it kind of a weird holiday? Witches in Aisle 4.

I liked this bumper sticker.

This morning, Ashley, Miles and I went to Azalea to visit with families for Eid–the culmination of Ramadan with my Bengali families.

Kathy met us there dressed in a beautiful sari!

The ladies love her so much!

We had some delicious food.

And enjoyed visiting several families.

We came home and I spent a couple of hours on the phone sharing with partners and potential partners about getting involved with missions.

It’s an exciting part of my ministry!

Knocking out my admin duties now.

Looking forward to a relaxing night of reading!

Don’t my girls look great!?

Worked on admin duties this morning and went for a 4 mile run. SO glad that the weather is getting cooler.

It was fun to get the family together for lunch!

J said this was his “serious” look.

After a brief rest, Jesse, Ashley and I went to Best Buy to pick up a new camera for Ashley.

Kathy’s camera stopped working, now she’ll get Ashley’s old one.

After some thought, she went with the black one. It’s just like mine. I love it! She said it looked more “professional.” Guess which one she was thinking about before?

Then to Huntington Terraces to help Bayo get his computers running.

I also had a camera for him. I’m glad these cameras aren’t too expensive!

We also went to the office to check on mail, then over to Azalea to help the kids with their homework.

Sure was great to have Ashley with us!

The older girls help the younger girls with their writing.

I need to work on Mustak’s bike. I take pictures to help me remember!

The girls would practice writing, then I’d sing the words. Rockin’ with Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby!!

This car was parked outside the mission. I thought Ash would make a good model for it!

I’m back at home working on admin duties again!

Looking forward to a restful evening.

I liked this multi-colored ant bed.

And this phone card! WAKA!

And this sweetheart’s little construction hard hat!

Tomorrow is Eid–the end of Ramadan. It’s like their Christmas. They give gifts to each other. The girls do henna on their hands. I thought Sanjida looked cute. She’s one of my best helpers at the mission.

I love having my kids with me! They are so dad gum AWESOME!

This morning Jesse and I met up with one of my favorite people in the world, my “Uncle” Tom Jones! I grew up with him and his family in Nairobi, Kenya and even though we are not truly blood kin, he’s closer to me than many of my extended family genetically!

Mark Hearn is the new pastor at First Baptist Church Duluth. This church has been a great partner for many years and I’m praying that Pastor Mark will take them to a whole new level!

We met at one of my favorite places: Global Mall. It’s the Indian center for Atlanta. They have great food (a draw for sure) with really cool and interesting shops.

Jesse is interested in precious metals and they have a really cool gold store there. It’s neat to see gold bullion!

Mark, Tom, Jesse and I ate some curry then went to the Hindu Temple in the mall. We had a good talk with their senior Pastor. He was interested in Mark being a Pastor from a major local church.

I pray that Pastor Mark will have a big impact on this community!

I also took them to Madina which is a halal, Muslim centered grocery store.

I introduced them to Abdul, a good friend for over ten years. Abdul is always interested in sharing his Muslim perspective with friends of mine that I bring to his store. I think it’s good to actually meet with people from other religions in order to build mutual respect and friendships. It’s all about BRIDGES!

J and I went to the the office to pick up another big pile of Christmas in August boxes full of school supplies and toys for the kids at the missions.

That’s been great! Today’s boxes came from three states! I think it’s cool that kids from around the country are interested in our work and helping other kids!

Sure was glad to have Jesse help me load the boxes.

We also went by to Bayo’s mission at Huntington Terraces to help him with his computers for the kids. Another thanks to J!

J and I helped our kids at the missions. Several hours of doing homework and hearing, “Mr. Tim, Mr. Tim, I need help!” over and over again gets exhausting. But fulfilling too!

Although today was my day scheduled to run, just too tired.

Admin duties now, then looking forward to the summer finale of Psyche . . . one of my favorite shows!

I’m still on the fence as to whether donuts should have green icing.

And on the subject of “Things I Need Only Try Once” Betel Nut. Wasn’t bad, but wouldn’t say I’m rushing to get more. The Indian folks believe it’ll help digestion. Pastor Mark wondered, “Does that mean you need to stay close to the bathroom?”

This morning I worked on logistics for the mission trip that my Folks are doing next week here with us. They’re bringing a team from Texas. Can’t wait to have them on the field with us!

Went by the Post Office. I liked the Oklahoma license plate I saw in the parking lot.

Jesse and I took care of some errands today, including buying a new basketball goal for the mission at Azalea. They get worn out about once a year.

I was glad to have Gregorio, one of the dads, put it together for me. Miguel, one of my young men also helped. He’s put together about five of them over the years!

We went to Azalea to help the kids with their homework. We’ve really been swamped. We stayed there till about 7:30 tonight making sure everyone got it done.

Jesse has been doing work writing code. I’m always glad to help him progress in that! He wants to put together a cluster of computers. Sort of like a home grown supercomputer to help him with his research into artificial intelligence, or “Swarm Intelligence.” Fascinating stuff!

We went to IKEA to buy these special drawers that he can build the components into.

His room already looks like NASA so I’m looking forward to seeing what he comes up with!

I liked going downtown again!

We got home late.

Watched the season finale of Blue Collar, one of my favorite shows.

Been working on admin duties!

Don’t know why I found this sign funny.

The quote, “Never the twain shall meet,” came into my head. I figured this is where they met.

I’m not sure if you’ve ever listened to any of my podcasts. I think they’re some of my best work!

I especially like “Dirty Diamonds.” Give it a test ride!

And probably the most important piece I’ve produced. The secret to happiness!
“Serve!”

I hope they help you have a terrific day!

Love y’all!

This morning Kathy and I went to see Sarah Doverspike play in the State championship of their soccer league.

It was a very exciting game that unfortunately they lost in a shoot out 3-2. Can’t get any closer than that!

The best part was getting to see my brother and sister in law David and Debi Doverspike.

I really like David’s new truck!

Had a restful afternoon. I’ve been enjoying reading the Human Givens.

Plus produced two new podcasts! I always have fun doing that! Here are the tweets I worked on this week. The podcasts are based on those.

I liked this page from Wired magazine.

And this beautiful orchid! Phaelonopsis!

Nice restful day. Looking forward to seeing the kids tomorrow!

This morning Ashley and I went to Clarkston International Bible Church.

Pastor Phil spoke on the Pearl of Great Price. Who do you think that is?



Later we chowed down on Crazy Ron’s BBQ! Yumbo!


Love that smoky taste!

Enjoying a restful afternoon. Plan on running later.

Love shadow shots.

And this combo: Jewish Fish.