Whirlwind Missions

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Family Pix! Presite! Azalea!

Tim A. Cummins @ 12:54 am  

Kathy showed me some pictures that her mother had given her from when she was a girl and some others from when Ashley and Jesse were kids. Here are some of my favorites!
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This is what Kathy looked like when we met in Kenya.
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Here she is on the slopes of Kilimanjaro!

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I had a fun time with the leaders from a team from Shirley Hills Baptist church in Warner Robbins, GA today!
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I always enjoy showing people the wonders of this city!

There’s always something new and extraordinary to see.
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After they left to go home, I went to Best Buy to pick up a new camera for my friend Bayo His camera broke. Bahd luck. I’m sure he’ll enjoy the new one. Canon rocks!
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Then to my office a FBC Doraville to check on the mail.

And to Azalea to meet up with Ashley and Miles to help the kids. Always fun.
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Enjoyed eating supper with them in Chamblee before heading home to Stone Mountain and Kathy. She was really tired so went to sleep early.

Jesse called. Talked with him for nearly two hours. What a blessing he is! He’s been having a fun time with some of my friends who live in California as well as making a bunch of new friends! Sure am happy for him

Monday, February 20, 2012

Steve! Run!

Tim A. Cummins @ 5:54 pm  

Had a fun lunch today with one of my favorite partners: Steve Nolan! We worked together for years in the Duluth/Lawrenceville area. It was good to talk about ministry and share contacts that could help.

Did the shopping. It’s a weigh of life.
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Came home and took Sugar for a 2.25mi run.
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Perfect weather. Makes me miss Kenya!
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Beautiful flowers.
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I liked this daffodil poking her head up through the cedar hedge.
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I love running in our neighborhood. Georgia is so beautiful!
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Sadly, the freeze wiped out many of my favorite blooming trees and bushes. Heartbreaking for a flower freak like me.
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Admin duties and continue watching Gone With The Wind with Kathy this evening. We live in Scarlett Woods subdivision, off of Tarleton Drive, near Rhett Butler Rd. Our address is on Pitty Pat Ct! What an amazing movie. Last time I saw it was in Nairobi, Kenya almost 40 years ago!

Kathy showed me these pictures that her Mom gave her. She’s second from the left. What a cutie!
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Monday, February 20, 2012

CIBC! Circus!

Tim A. Cummins @ 12:58 am  

Kathy was griping at me today saying how bored she was. I was definitely going to change that today!

We started out at Clarkston International Bible Church. Great to meet Ashley and Miles there.
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Pastor Phil preached from Joshua on not playing it safe. Good thought!
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We had lunch with the kids. Always fun to spend time with them. Miles regaled us with behind the scenes stories from the zoo. Did you know they check the lion’s blood pressure using his tail?

After lunch we decided to go check out the circus. I did some research and the cheapest seats were $14 each. I thought that was reasonable.

We suffered through horrible traffic to get down to Phillips Arena. Apparently there was a national cheerleading championship going on at the Georgia Dome.

We found a free (!) place to park. If you know that area that’s a miracle in itself. We made our way to the arena and were already about 20 minutes late for the 3pm show. I checked out all the lines and went to one that looked promising. The family in front of me were buying tickets. When they were done, he turned to me and said, “You want these tickets?” I said, “Sure!” Checked to make sure they were real and K and I walked in!

It was fun to have experienced the zoo yesterday seeing the elephants and tigers and seeing the circus today! It’s amazing how you can train animals!

It really was a cool show.
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We came home to rest and enjoy our company. Kathy said, “I wasn’t bored today!” Mission accomplished, baby!

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Burger! Zoo!

Tim A. Cummins @ 6:58 pm  

I enjoyed a quiet morning! Kathy is feeling better and went for a bike ride.
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I took care of some admin duties including renewing our AAA membership. All our four cars have at least 100,000 miles on them. Pretty much a necessity for us.
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Hooked up my new UPS for my electronics.
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Had a delicious burger at Red Robin. My favorite!

Then went to Clarkston to pick Kathy up on her bike and off to one of our favorite places: the Atlanta Zoo!
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It’s even better now since our son Miles (Ashley’s husband) works there. It’s cool to get “behind the scenes” info on the animals. Can you believe he got to feed the tiger cubs this morning? How cool is that?

We always love to see the animals, even though it was a bit cold and started to drizzle.
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We enjoyed the special bird show.
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Big cats, baby!
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Pandamonium!
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The panda cub “Po” is only about three foot long.
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I liked the elephant wading.
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Meerkats are always fascinating.
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Clouded leopard skull. Groovy!
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I like the animal wrapped around it better.
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Simba!
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I love the Swahili signs. Makes me feel like I’m back home in Kenya.
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Part of the new carnivore exhibit features carnivorous plants. Did you know I’ve kept Venus Fly Traps since I was a little Tim?
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Miles harvests the bamboo that the animals eat.
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The Zoo is always improving! Soon we’ll be able to feed Giraffes! Haven’t done that for a long time!
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We renewed our membership.
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There are only two bills I don’t mind paying. Zoo memberships and library fines.

I liked this cab design.
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And this ornamental lettuce.
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Saturday, February 18, 2012

Podcast! Indian! Merrell!

Tim A. Cummins @ 11:47 am  

Up early to work on a new podcast. One that I personally need! It’s called “Healing Feeling!” If you’re not feeling well, you will! Check it out. Click on the title and start HEALING!

Kathy is still not feeling well. I’m better, but my reaction to that amoxcillin still left me an itchy beast.

I took her to Global Mall on Friday for some delicious Indian food. I love that culture. I thought this sign was interesting.
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And this one caught my eye because of the traditional Indian names.
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Then took her to The Forum to look at new shoes. She got some new Merrells. She’s worn the last pair over ten years!

I loved these pansies!
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And these interesting clouds.
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And sunsets!
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Thursday, February 16, 2012

Moultrie, GA! Civitans! Pastors! Temple BC! Azalea!

Tim A. Cummins @ 9:37 pm  

I’ve been out of town the last few days in beautiful S. Georgia, Moultrie to be exact! It’s about 4 hours south of Atlanta, nearly to Florida!

I had a great time with the friendly folks there, in particular Temple Baptist Church that served with us last summer.

I made it down there in good time and had a fun Valentines with the Civitan club. They’re a service organization who helps handicapped kids in particular.
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The next day I enjoyed meeting with a group of the pastors from Moultrie. I had fun sharing with them about our ministry and some ideas on mobilizing people. Several of the pastors expressed interest in working with us this summer. Sounds great.
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I enjoyed looking around the historic district.
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It was fun looking at the antique stores.
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Not my kind of place.
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I liked the moss in the trees. Reminded me of Savannah.
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Last night I spoke at Temple Baptist Church. I really enjoyed getting to know more of the folks from that church.
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I especially had fun hanging out with the kids.
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I stayed at Bill and Wendy Tucker’s house. The kids enjoyed me taking their pictures. Little sweethearts!
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Got up this morning, packed the car and headed back to the ATL! Groovy!
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Easy trip. Then met up with Ashley at the mission to help the kids.

The folks from Moultrie also gave me some goodies and coats to give the children. They love ’em!
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Ashley told me that her right rear tire was flat, so we pumped it back up and took it over to Tires Plus to get repaired. I was glad we get the road hazard warranty. Hopefully, it’ll be easy to fix.
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Kathy is still feeling sick. I’m better but not 100%. I did have a reaction to the Amoxcillin I was taking. Broke out in a rash over my chest and back. That’s not zesty. Wasn’t too bad.

Resting now and admin duties. I need to work on some tax stuff.

That fills me with such joy.

Didn’t know they needed a special cleaner for showrooms.
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The question on everyone’s mind.
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Monday, February 13, 2012

Ian & Ruthie! UPS! Printer! Azalea!

Tim A. Cummins @ 9:02 pm  

This morning I was rudely woken up by an alarm going off by my head. Every few years the battery in the UPS for my computer wears out. The alarm lets you know that. At least everything is ok.

Cold day today! Birds would have a hard time swimming in that!
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Met up with Ian and Ruthie North for lunch. Always great to hang out with those cats.
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Also went over to Bayo’s mission to help him with his printer. Fortunately, it was easy to fix. It just needed new cartridges. Glad it was simple.
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Also picked up a new UPS to replace my old one for my electronics.
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Met up with Miles to help the kids at the mission.
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Kept us busy!
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K and I are still on antibiotics. I’m feeling better. She’s still under the weather and running a slight temperature. Pray for her!

Finishing up my admin duties before relaxing with my sweet valentine!

Tomorrow I drive to Moultrie, GA to speak at a church and a conference. It’s a long drive down there. The church came to help us last summer so I’m looking forward to seeing them.

What makes something an “Ultra Classic?”
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Sunday, February 12, 2012

CIBC! A&M! Coins! Marietta!

Tim A. Cummins @ 7:31 pm  

Had a fun day!
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Went to Clarkston International Bible Church.
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I sit on the “Elmo” row at church. Reminds me of the NoZe Brotherhood at Baylor.
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Enjoyed Pastor Phil preaching from Joshua on Rahab the harlot.
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Did you know she’s mentioned more in the Bible than any other woman?

I liked this little baby who sat in front of me.
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Ate lunch with Ashley & Miles at Madina. Always dig Ethiopian food! I enjoyed my banana from Mexico there.
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I took several pictures with me and Ash. I liked her cheek next to mine.
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Then off to Marietta to see the Coin Show there.
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I like looking at the old coins in particular.

I really enjoy the Roman Era. Did you know that Julius Caesar was born on July 12th?

Know anyone else with that birthday? ME!

I got a silver denari. I think it’s awesome that I can carry something around with me that’s nearly 2,000 years old.
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I got some old 2nd and 3rd century coins and a Morgan silver dollar.

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Beauty!

We enjoyed walking around the square in Marietta. It has some really cool antique stores there.

I liked this old key.
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Reminded me of Extremely Close and Incredibly Loud movie yesterday.

And old trains! Groovy! I liked the train station too.
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I love roots like these.
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Dropped A&M off at the cottage and came home to check on Kathy. We haven’t been feeling well. She’s worse than me. We’re both on meds now.

Picked up a new heater for one of my fish tanks.
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And a foot long chili dog for Kathy. She seemed to like it.

Admin duties now and resting.

What’s your favorite morph suit?
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Saturday, February 11, 2012

Cold! Movie!

Tim A. Cummins @ 10:12 pm  

Man! It’s cold in Georgia tonight! Just looked and it said 25 degrees and dropping! YOW!
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Had a fun day with Kathy today. We’re both still a bit under the weather. We’re on antibiotics now. I like the pink pill.
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We went to see a movie. I really enjoyed Extremely Close and Incredibly Loud. Good father-son relationship show.

I thought this advertisement at the movie theater was funny.
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Had some pizza on the way home. Fun date day.

Admin duties now and rest!

I liked this sticker.
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And pansies!
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Friday, February 10, 2012

Fish! Burgers!

Tim A. Cummins @ 5:54 pm  

Cleaned up the fish tanks today.
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Always a thrill a minute.

Kathy’s not feeling well. I’m still a bit weak too. Felt like we needed a good hamburger from Red Robin. Always cheers me up.
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Admin duties and resting now.

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