Stayed up late Tuesday evening working on my newsletter. Got it produced and sent to our partners at the Atlanta Metro Baptist Association.

It’s the story of Bayo, my friend who died last Friday. Sad. We’ll be going to the funeral Thursday afternoon.

Called my mortgage people. I’m setting up an accelerated schedule of payments. Took about an hour to deal with all the details.

Spent some time repairing my shoulder bag. I’ve had that bag at least eight years. I’m always fixing it. I reckon that’s the African in me.

Met up with Ashley for lunch.


We tried a new place called Little Cuba. Good.

While we were there, I saw a friend of mine recognized: Gideon Levy.

He is the owner and big boss of about 11 properties where we have work. As I often say, “The most important thing that happens is rarely what I plan.” Certainly true in this case!

Then went by the Buford Highway Farmers Market to make sure we were ok for bringing a choir there this weekend.

Went by the Dollar Tree to pick up supplies for the teams this weekend.

Here’s what’s in the block party bag. Still missing two balls. We had bought all their big balls last weekend.

We will have about 120 people in town on Saturday. Ash and I went by eleven different properties to verify with the managers the team was coming. Good times!

Then to Azalea to help the kids with their homework.


One of our volunteers brought several other kids to help. They all enjoyed playing with my kids.

Looking forward to spending time with K this evening.

I have to be at Providence Christian Academy at 7:50 am tomorrow. That’s pretty early! We always enjoy speaking to those kids. Ash and I hope to mobilize them. We’ll see what happens.

I got some really good news today! But it’s a secret. . . .

I love their art!