This morning I worked on admin duties than went for a 4 mile run. I should have run first. The temperature was supposed to be about 84 degrees. Felt like 184. I was doing ok until this guy called out from his car, “Hey bro, it’s really hot out here. Be careful!” The rest of the time I kept telling myself that I was cool, cool, cool. Didn’t work. I’ve gotta start getting up early to exercise.

The best news was that my iPad got here!

Yeah! What a super cool device! I feel like I’m in Star Trek. Jesse sure is a generous son! He helped me set it up. It’s working great.

We went by Best Buy later this afternoon so I could get a case for it. I have a case, but I needed a case for my case. Just in case.

Actually, I needed a shoulder bag that I could carry it in. Can’t leave it in the car because it gets way over 100 degrees in there.

In fact, when we were driving, it said 102. Ay caramba!

Whenever it’s hot, I always ask him to check the temperature in Keene, NH where he’s moving to for the Summer. 71! Suh weet! Further north in Lancaster it was 57!

J and I also went to Azalea to check on the kids.

They seem bored. I think they kind of secretly miss school. We’ll have a team in town next week to hang with them. I know they’ll enjoy that!

Jesse’s last day is Wednesday. I was glad he got to say “Goodbye” to the kids. I know they love him, too.

Came home to work on my financial report and get ready to watch Lie to Me, my favorite show. K’s so tired she’s going on to sleep.

K and I enjoyed a great morning of worship at Clarkston International Bible Church with one of my favorite Pastors Phil Kitchin.

He spoke on the Holy Spirit in our lives guiding our mouths. That’s an important lesson!

It’s really important to watch what we say. Not only to others but also to ourselves.

Do you ever say to yourself, “I can’t remember names (numbers or whatever?) If you say that enough times to yourself, guess what, it comes true!

Be in the building people up business!

Took Kathy to lunch for Vietnamese. Love the grilled pork at Pho Truc!

Enjoying a restful afternoon. May try to run later. Sure is hot!

Got word from Ashley. Her presentations at church went great! I expected that.

This morning I spent mowing our yard. Talk about breaking a sweat!

The yard looks better, and I felt like I actually did something while I got exercise.

Sometimes I wonder why I run or lift weights. Mowing actually seems practical!

By these pictures look like I mow more dirt than grass!

Jesse helped me pick up some gifts from Bruce and Karen Miller today.

They had a nice desk, chairs, school supplies and a trumpet we could have! What a blessing!

This evening I watched New Moon with Kathy. It’s the sequel in the Twilight series. Didn’t like it as much as the first one. Still pretty much a chick movie.

Today I spent setting up four locations for our team that will be serving in the Roswell Road area.

We’ve had on going work there in the past, but it all goes up and down depending on the volunteer labor.

I’m glad that we’re able to provide a week of camp for the kids in that neighborhood.

This afternoon I worked on admin duties.

This evening K and J and I went to Lawrenceville to celebrate my brother Lester’s birthday! What a great guy and a super family!

It was great seeing my other brother Tito, too!

As the children get older, we realize we’re getting older too!

Next Friday at this time, my son Jesse will be rolling towards New Hampshire for a few months. Not looking forward to that. But I reckon it’s all a part of growing up.

Got some heavy rain yesterday!

Didn’t last long though.

Still working on setting up locations for the teams coming in a week! Have almost all of them nailed down now. PTL!

Looks like we’ll be adding another team to the mix. Wow! I’m glad I have some extra time to make sure everything is perfect for them!

I heard from Ashley today! She made 5 thirty minute presentations at Main Street BC’s VBS today. MAN! She sounded pretty tired.

We had a good lunch with Keith Harrell and the manager from Huntington Village, Claudia Aguilar this afternoon. Good to spend time with them.

She wants us to take over the facility and run the program for her. I have another partner currently doing that. Have to be careful to lay the groundwork properly so no one gets their feelings hurt.

Keith, Jesse and I also went by a few locations to talk with the managers to make sure everything is good to go. Looks like we’ll be ok.

Came home and ran 4 miles.

Enjoyed watching Burn Notice with Kathy tonight.

This morning we had the sadness of wishing Ashley a “Bon Voyage!” on her trip to Texas. Our loss is my folk’s gain! She’s going there to speak to our supporters. Always good to have the personal touch!

Had a fiesty group to share with at the North American Mission Board today! Good bunch of candidates!

Jesse and I picked up some sound equipment from our partners at Open Table church today. Heavy.

Also got to see Ruthie North. She’s doing a great job with Refugee Beads!

Still working on the logistics for the big teams coming a week from now. Got most of it squared away. We’ll have teams at 34 complexes that week. Amen!

Enjoyed watching Castle with Kathy this evening! I record the shows on our DVR so we don’t have to watch the commercials.

I liked this Anole lizard.

And this from a carving on the merry go round at North Point Mall.

Just a tad creepy.

Had a fun lunch with my whole family–even Miles!

I enjoyed speaking Swahili to Mr. Patel, the owner of Vikhyat, my favorite Indian food place.

Rest of the day was spent going from one mission to another, confirming work with managers. Many of them are new, even some new owners, so it’s always a challenge.

I’m about 75% confirmed now on the 34 locations that we’ll be covering June 21-24. Still in negotiations with several companies. Takes time, no short cut for doing this.

Enjoyed watching the season premier of Burn Notice with Kathy tonight. Great to see Michael Westin back in action!

Back to admin work, speaking of action.

Jesse and I had a productive day today!

We’re getting ready for the big groups in town from Texas. Today we nailed down the missions they’ll be serving in around Clarkston and Decatur.

We talked to the managers at Elite at Avondale Crossing, Oak Forest, Kensington Manor, Southern Pines and Woodside Village to name a few!


Came home and ran 2 miles.

K and I enjoyed watching the Lie to Me season premier. GREAT show!

Another warning sign that got my attention!

Don’t diet! Get these instead!

Got back last night from my trip to NYC!

Had a great time. Went to a language conference. Learned how to better communicate with people. Very useful! I think Igor Ledochowski is a genius in his field.

Had fun in the evenings. High points included seeing Conan Obryan in his Banned from TV tour.

Saw several of my favorite paintings including Marilyn Monroe by Andy Warhol, Starry Night by Van Gogh and Persistance of Memory by Salvador Dali!

Also one of my favorite musicals, Hair!

Here’s a picture with the star, Ace Young. Remember him from American Idol? He rocked as Berger.

Ran miles and miles around NYC including a new favorite around Chinatown and over the Brooklyn Bridge.

One on of my runs I saw this guy. Maybe you know who he is!

Jesse and I took our Lumina to get the oil changed, emission sticker and the car checked before he heads to New Hampshire in a couple of weeks.

T & G does a good job for us!

Picked up a case for my new iPad which will delivered on the 16th. Looking forward to that!

While we were at the mall I saw my nephew David Doverspike. Groovy!

We went to Azalea to check on the kids.

They seem to be enjoying their holiday and the team from the Atlanta Chinese Christian Church!

I dropped Jesse off at the house then went on to Lawrenceville to do a presite visit with the staff from Oak Hill BC at three missions: Olde Salem, Cherokee Courts and Alexander Mill.

Also spent some time at the bookstore on the way home!

I liked this sign!

And this is what it seems like I hear this day.

I thought this was beauty!