I did a lot of coughing last night and I felt hot and then super cold. I knew this was going to be a challenging day. I’m not sick very often. I have plenty of injuries, but not sick.

OYB!

Got to the church, set up and studied Español. Came in first place last week.

Very cloudy and mild.

I took the team to Fuji Buffet at Plaza Fiesta. It was my first time with a group there. Worked out really well.

Cleaned up my area of the fellowship hall. The team will do the rest for me.

Don Cheto.

Edited the video, posted it on YouTube and sent Josh the Thank You letter. That marks the team complete for me.

Even though I felt terrible, I did my best for the team. After our Dedication Day, I took them to Fuji Buffet.

I hoped to take group shots and go to the Missions but just felt sick.

I watched a show about Spanish films. Always looking for something interesting.

OYB!

Got to the church at 8:38 am. Fine tuned the Show and studied Español.

After my presentation on Buddhism and Hinduism, the team and I were part of the Pentecost Sunday program at FBC Doraville. I went into full Rabbi Mode.

Double checked and sent the address to the restaurant to the drivers.

Hard to believe he’s 95!

I’ll give this little note to the team tomorrow.

Listened to Don Cheto during my travel time.

Fixed my kurta. A seam had come loose. Looks like it had gotten caught on something. I sewed it all back up. It was probably about a 2 foot rip. Ouch.

I’ll come in first place.

I thought it was good service. It ran long. As everyone expected.

Several pastors participated.

Took the team to eat at Pho 24.

We had an interesting time at China Town and Asian Square.

They did a great job in spite of heavy rain.

I worked on the Pentecost Sunday program.

OYB!

Got to FBCD early to set up and study.

Mild and rainy. It didn’t really bother the teams. Amen.

I was in touch with the restaurant manager. We got there a little early.

I hope they find it.

Al Madina is always interesting.

Listened to Don Cheto on the way home. Trip was super fast.

Don’t stop.

Pastor Bill made an appearance with the team.

Had a great time with them.

Good day.

Español! Vocabulario!

OYB!

Mild with torrential rain on the way home.

Got to the church early to finish setting up and study Español.

Listened to Don Cheto while driving in terrible traffic.

I had a great time with my team from N Highlands BC, Birmingham, AL today.

Great time.

Got an early start on getting the orders to the restaurant managers.

OYB!

Español!

Scheduling and delegating.

Sprinkles.

Communication is key.

When this front blows through, we’re expecting rain.

This is the first year when I really remember smelling the gardenias while I’m on the front porch.

Did the laundry. Wanted to get a fresh start with the team coming tomorrow.

I had some errands to run, so left instructions on the door for Nana’s PT therapist. He came before I left so I didn’t really need these cards.

Got fried rice.

Went to the Post Office to get stamps. They told me that tomorrow they’re going up to .82/stamp. That seems high.

This is a common scenario. Pouring down rain and nothing beside it.

I’d like to have good weather for the teams, but we need the rain.

Old people medicine.

I’ve really enjoyed playing Pandora. It’s a beautiful game. The bioluminescence is super cool in it.

Printed the labels for the newsletters.

Keep going.

Clarification of ETA from my team on Friday.

OYB!

Español!

Took out the trash.

Getting some pads for the legs of the kitchen chair.

Vocabulario!

I like these 3D stereograms. I thought was a really good one.

A father’s work is never done.

Thunderstorms blew through Chamblee. Nothing in Stone Mountain.

K and I took PE to eat at the BHFM. P showed me some of her coloring.

I have a team coming to work with me for one day in June. I sent her this information to review.

I’ve really enjoyed playing Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. It’s a huge and beautiful game.

Review. Rinse and repeat.

I’m looking forward to having the girls and the Teams during the Summer.

Pentecost and the Jewish holiday Shavuot is this coming Sunday. It marks the anniversary of the giving of the law on Mt. Sinai. I did a study on Shavuot as well as the holy mountain last night. The team from Alabama and I will be a part of the service at FBC Doraville.

Enjoying playing Avatar.

OYB!

Español!

Definitely getting warmer.

Talked to Josh about the food order.

We had the Rotech man bring K another O2 concentrator. Her first one had battery problems. I left a note on the door.

There are 38 people on the team coming this Friday-Monday. I pride myself on being a detail oriented, logistical guy. That means that every place we go to has to handle a large group. When you also mix in that it involves Sunday and Memorial Day things get complicated. Not all the restaurants can take that many people. Fuji will be the first time I’ll have a big group there. We’ll see how it goes.

Talking to the restaurant managers as the meal order come together.

This weekend, I’m changing the days I do the Judaism and the Buddhism presentations to fit the holiday/church schedules.

Picked up the grandgirls at Azalea. They were with me when I talked to Fuji and Pho 24. Went to eat at Cheeseburger Bobby’s.

Penelope got a new shirt. Can you guess what this says?

The girls enjoyed the custard. I cued them with, “Take a big bite.”

Glad to get this coming. Hope it’s not too heavy to load and unload.

Language is a longevity thing. I don’t see anyone beating me this week.

I printed out the final form J needs in order to start working with his new psychiatrist.

Jodie had the memorial service for her husband Charlie last weekend. He was one of my favorite people.

OYB!

Still ironing out some details with the team coming this Friday through Monday.

I was in touch with the oxygen people at Rotech this morning. They are bringing a new machine for K tomorrow.

Getting pretty warm for May.

I did a recon of several apartments where I’ll have teams this weekend. Dropped off a card and took pictures of their signage.

Went by my office to check on mail. Processed 13 checks. Thank you, Father! Went to the bank to deposit them.

Picked up the girls at Azalea. Put the stuff I bought for the Mission inside. Took them to Waffle House.

Everly had special Stitch fingernails.

I always encourage Penelope to draw something for me. She does these fold out, surprise pictures that always crack me up.

Art by some little kid on a WH window.

The girls helped me set up for the Show. We worked about an hour.

Made sure that Pastor Bill knew about the team coming will be using our kitchen at FBCD.

Picked up groceries.

Don Cheto on the way home. Sometimes I get most of the conversation. Other times nearly zero.

Got gas and checked the oil in my car.

Watered my downstairs plants.

I’ll probably come in first place this week. I was second last week.

Vocabulario!

OYB!

Laundry.

Went to Stone Mountain to record “I Don’t Know 2.” Produced and released it. You should know this one!

Went to Clarkston for pizza, samosas and mandasi. Reminded me of Kenya days!

Ordered more wax melts. Trying new smells!

Working with Pastor Bill Kelly on the special Pentecost service next Sunday when I have my team in town.

Second place this week.

Figuring out the maps for Avatar, the new game I’m learning.

Vocabulario!

OYB!

Español!

Warmer weather. Felt great on the bike.

Big week coming up. Last few days of school and a team that starts on Friday.

Good talk with my buddy, Anthony.

Fixed a crack in one of my birdbaths. I used Gorilla Glue rather than caulk this time. The caulk peeled off. I don’t see that glue doing that.

Cleaned out the bottom of my toilet. Some kind of mineral buildup I reckon.

I got my bike ready to ride. Cleaned the frame with a lightly oiled rag and filled up the tires to 60 psi.

I passed the voting station. Even though it’s only the primary, seems like a lot of people there.

Had a great ride in near perfect weather.

Pretty close. I’m not uptight about it at all.