Kathy and a wonderful time with our friend Rashida Wednesday evening. She passed her citizenship test! Welcome to America!

We made a little certificate for her. We’re proud of our families!

Dropped off the financial report that Ashley worked up to our treasurer.

This morning I met up with Rob Martin and our pastor at FBC Doraville, Bill Kelly.

Great to talk with him about plans for a shower trailer to help with our teams.

Rob and I picked up Bayo. It was fun to hear Bayo share his amazing story.

We also went to the mission to figure out how much work there was to be done by the team coming in a couple of weeks.

Good time hanging out with great friends!

Came home and went for a run. I probably shouldn’t have watched “Running the Sahara” nor listen to my friend Ian North talk about running 20 miles in the Appalachians.

Started out to run about 2 miles. Felt good. Kept running. 3 miles. Then 4. Onto 5. A full 6.2 mile run. What!? At least half of it was in the rain.

Surprisingly, the weather was no problem. And I made it. Just kept telling myself, “If those guys can run 50 miles or 20 miles, I know I can do this.”

Maybe there really are no boundaries. It’s all in your head, baby.

Of course I’ll probably have to have a pep talk to the lower half of my body when I work with the teams tomorrow in Lawrenceville.

I tried to take Sugar Dog with me. This was her reaction to me bringing the leash. I think she knew I was headed for craziness.

Picked up some supplies from FBC Doraville for the event.

I enjoyed the run and the beauty I saw around me.

I was intrigued by the idea of recreating myself.

Did we really need this mark on the street? It was harder to see than the actual sign.

I liked how this con trail made a shadow on the lower clouds.

I liked the sound of this. I strive for it.

I hope this isn’t cussin’. Think of the children!

K and I had fun watching Big Bang Theory this evening. We also had a good talk with J . . . . our favorite evening entertainment.

Big thunderstorm last night. Got about 1/2″ of rain.

Had fun taking my friend Becky Gilbert from Rehoboth church around Clarkston this afternoon.

She has had a long friendship with the Doverspike family (my wife’s family). In fact, when Kathy was a little girl, Becky helped her how to tell time! Sounds like my kind of lady!

I took Becky by the Mommy and Me program to see Kathy’s babies she works with and some of her colleagues.

Then over to Madina for a traditional East African meal.

I showed her around the main shopping center in the area and showed her how I typically meet and talk to people.

Enjoyed speaking French and Swahili today! Always fun. We also met folks from Sudan and Afghanistan. Such a cool place.

Picked up Ashley and Miles and went to the mission at Azalea.

The kids had a field trip today so very little homework. I spent most of my time helping Rashawn set up a router at his house. We worked on it Tuesday to no avail, so I called Tech Support today and we got it squared away. Only took about 30 minutes. He sure was one happy kid!

Glad to see that Miles’ hand is better!

Stopped by the ATT store on the way home. Miles had been having some trouble with his phone. They got that squared away too. Excellent!

Admin duties at home. Looking forward to spending time with K. I’m just now hearing her upstairs. GREAT!

This morning I had the fun of recording a new podcast!

I love doing that. I think this one may be the best EVER! “Feel Good, NOW!” Click on the title and start feeling better NOW!

Kathy and I went to T&G to pick up her van.

Had a brake job and radiator fixed. Stuff ain’t cheap!

Ate lunch with K, then over to Chamblee to talk with some new friends at Briarcliff United Methodist Church.


They agreed to host around 40 students this summer. MAN! That’s good to have figured out.

I think the church will be a terrific place for them to stay.

Went to see Ashley to bring her some of the financial documents.

Plus to admire her shoes. And her panda toes.

I like her office set up.

She and Miles spoke at Foothills Community Church this evening.

Then over to Roswell to share about our ministry with the good folks at Roswell United Methodist Church.

I really enjoy my time with those guys.

Got home late. Watched Moneyball with Kathy this evening.

Admin duties now.

I saw this truck today. Still not sure who they’re hauling with.

Got the newsletters in the mail stream this morning! Nice to see an empty box!

Kathy and I folded all the letters last night while we watched Running the Sahara. What an amazing documentary!

Had a good lunch with Frank Childs from Mississippi today.

I enjoyed showing him around the International Village.

Always wacky stuff to see there!

I made a short presentation to the people who were attending the people group conference at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. Made some good contacts. Very worthwhile (and pretty much totally unexpected) bonus.

Fought my way through traffic to get to the kids at the mission.

Eduardo decided to see how high he could climb on top of me.

Miles cut his hand when he was working at the zoo today. He’s fine, but I must admit I was pretty worried about it. Ashley took him to the doctor to make sure he was ok. So I was at the mission by myself today. No big problem. We always seem to get through it somehow. I worked by myself for years. Sure don’t miss those days!

Drove home in the rain. Hate that. It’s hard to see in the dark.

Enjoyed watching Castle with Kathy this evening.

Have a long day tomorrow since it’s the first day of the missions conference at Roswell United Methodist Church.

Not sure I want this in my hair. Who comes up with this stuff?

What an exhilarating day I had!

Started out kind of rough. Nearly flat rear tire. Fortunately, I have a small compressor to pump it up.

I had a meeting with my partner Trey Sapp at Eastside Baptist Church.

It was fun to hear of the exciting things happening at his church and how they related to our mission!

They even have a couple of new missionaries coming on staff to help, including Joshua from Brownsville, Texas. Wonderful!

Dropped off a package for Jesse at the post office.

I saw these odd shaped clouds while I was there.

Then was on the way to my next assignment at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church.

Went there to see my good friend Jon Daniels from Mississippi.

Then to Azalea to work with the kids! Always fun.

I had many of the make a message for Jesse and shot pictures of them for him.

Also went to Rashawn’s house to help him with his router. It’s times like these that I REALLY miss Jesse!

Picked up our newsletters that our friends at the Atlanta Metro Baptist Association had printed for us! THANKS!

I enjoyed eating a pizza with Ashley this evening.

This shot reminded me of Africa.

I enjoyed speaking Swahili and Kikuyu to some Kenyans I saw today in Marietta! Mzuri!

Kathy and I went to Clarkston International Bible Church this morning.

We missed seeing Pastor Phil. We listened to a report from the Gideons instead. Interesting, but not nearly as good.

Took K out for Chinese food in her old neighborhood when she was a kid. I skipped this.

Saw her old elementary school Hooper Alexander.

Then over to the Zoo.

Traffic was horrendous. Soon we realized that it was the $5 zoo day. The place was PACKED.

We went through the member’s express line and headed straight to the tiger cubs. That’s really what we wanted to see.

They were fantastic!

Pretty much came straight on home after that. It was sort of like 6 Flags meets the Zoo. Definitely not zesty.

We did stop for a brief ride through Oakland Cemetery.

I liked the houses near the zoo.

And this church.

I thought this was funny.

This sticker was on the mailbox.

Admin duties now.

I had a fun day today. Accept for paying bills.

Started out with a Red Robin hamburger. It looks like it’s smiling at me. And I was smiling back!

Enjoyed going to the bookstore.

What’s your favorite aisle?

I was in an eclectic mode today. Started in the Business section. Moved on to Marketing. Helped myself to a big dollop of Psychology. Laughed at the Humor section. Even went through some DVDS.

I also liked these quotes I saw. Thoreau and I were born on July 12th.

Sounds like something I’d say. In fact, I may HAVE said it.

Although I wondered how a person could write this and actually get paid for producing it.

I saw this bumper sticker on a car.

Maybe they need a bumper sticker on their buttocks.

I liked this chopper.

What other kind of 4 wheel drive is there? Slow mo?

We had a saying about 4WD in Kenya. “Four wheel drive only gets you stuck in more inaccessible places.”

Ashley came by to visit me today! Woot! Always awesome to see her!

Set up a speaking engagement for 3/18. Look forward to sharing with the good folks in Hapeville!

This morning I recorded a new podcast!

One of my favorite things and an important topic: FEAR! “Fear LESS!” Don’t be scared, click on the title!

We’re working on our newsletter for this month. I took the paper over to the Atlanta Metro Baptist Association office so they can print it up for us on Monday morning. Ashley already has hers done. Way to go, ASH!

Couldn’t believe gas prices jumped up .15 in one day! Yow!

Went to the $1 store to look for little gifts for friends. I saw this box and thought the pills made you go to the bathroom. Silly me.

On the way out from the store I found this on the ground.

Wonder what language this is?

Enjoyed watching multiple episodes of Big Bang with Kathy this evening along with one of her favorites, Chloe and Lamar. Those krazy Kardashians!

Admin duties now!

Had a good morning. Ran 3.25 miles. The weather was amazing. I can’t believe it got to nearly 80 degrees and it’s February 23!

Saw some beautiful flowers on my trail.

I also liked these berries and leaves.


Sweet ol’ Sugar dog got pretty tired.

Some things puzzled me, however.

If they’re trying to locate something, why are there two arrows?

This sign was at an elementary school. Seems to me it should be at a retirement home.

What became of the owner?

Why would you put a sign like this by your front door?

These guys were at our neighbor’s house. Talk about a crappy job. Literally.

This reminded me of my haircut yesterday.

I watched Gone With the Wind this week. Do you know who all these characters are?

I got a sandwich at Quiznos. I found this sign odd.

Went to the dentist this afternoon. 100% perfect teeth. Yeah, baby!

This picture was on the wall near the chair I sat in. I felt like the cactus was shooting me the bird.

I got stamps for our newsletter. The kids enjoyed using them.

I saw these at the pet store. I never occurred to me that Sugar may need to share my vitamins.

It got so warm I actually wore flip flops! Wow!

Here’s my feet at the start of the season.

Had fun with the kids at the mission.

They enjoy helping me with the “stickers.”

On my way home, I stopped to pay my respects to David Sullivan. His mom “Pete” died this weekend.

I liked this sticker.

Admin duties now.

Enjoyed watching the season finale of Royal Pains with K and watching multiple episodes of the Big Bang–one of my favorite shows.

Beautiful sunset!

Glad to see we got a little rain. I like my new rain gauge!

This morning I had a fun time doing one of my favorite things! PODCAST.


I set time each week to be creative. Keeps me sharp, baby!

You’ll like this episode! It’s called “Generate GREAT!” A new favorite!

Dropped off the financial report to my treasurer’s house.

Sure am glad Ashley helps with that! You go girl!

Gave myself a haircut. How does it look? (Testing your XRay vision!)

The birds had bombed my car with a ton of poop.

Washed it!

I parked in a different place this evening!

One of the most exciting things to me lately is the new QT near my office!

I’m getting a care package ready for Jesse in California. Bought his neighbors some items from the Chinese shop. I liked these replicas of old coins.

Miles came and helped me with the kids. Sure am glad he was there.
They didn’t have a lot of homework, but they just kept coming in . . .


Admin duties now.

Enjoying time with Kathy. Although I’m not super crazy about her choices of what to watch. Wife Swap? I dunno . . . I guess it’s a way to show love.