What is up?

Hello everyone,

I have been enjoying my summer. I have returned from Oklahoma Christian University, where I got back together with many long time friends. From Katy Hoover Terrell, to Rich Little, I enjoyed my visit.

I am now in the possession of 2 Mac books, 1 itouch ipod, and 1 G1 phone(tmobile versions of Iphone) I think I have arrived with technology. Bring on the woman next, please. I will for the next few days trying to figure out all of these gadgets.

No, I did not strike it rich, but my work with the school, has given me all of these blessings. I am one blessed individual.

Well, I have decided tonight to spend a few days in Chicago for a real vacation. I will hook up with some friends while there, but mostly try to take in the city and rest. One has to enjoy life, and this month will take me to Chicago.

Next month, I would like to go to San Diego and travel up and down the coast. We will see if I will adventure there next month. Meanwhile, I will take each day slowly.

I am looking to buy a bike. I have been walking and have been bored here lately. So, I want to ride a bike for a while. Ultimate trip would be to ride my bike to my moms house. We are thinking about a year from now. 23 miles highway, no telling how many when it comes to back roads. I'll be in touch about my journey.

Mike Cope is in town and I am attending Campus Church each night. He is doing an awesome job!

Adults!

It has been an interesting few weeks. I have been to Colorado Springs, my mom has spent the night at my place, and I am still busy like always.

Adults are a strange bird for me. I can do without them at school except for parents of my students- they are not around during the day. I work really hard to not to offend, but many has their issues. I wish Adults would give EVERYONE the benefit of the doubt and not assume things. I will make it, but I can't be a blessing if you are always going to assume the worst.

Now, I will get off of my soapbox. Life is good other than that. I will be leading a group of Teenagers on a mission trip to New Orleans in a few weeks. It looks like a great group that will be going. I look forward to seeing what God will do with our group.

That's all for now. Be Good!

I had a good week last week!

I had a very good week last week. I got to lead worship at my home congregation, during our faculty spiritual day, and an area wide in Houston Texas was my start of the week. I really enjoy returning to my home church. I love encouraging them, and visiting with lifelong friends.

We started back to school as teachers this week. I got the opportunity to lead worship as we return. This group loves to sing,and this is the Highlight of the week. We were in the throne room baby. It was awesome.

I got on a plane that afternoon to go to Houston for an area wide youth rally. Had to miss our day of service as teacher, but I got to serve and lead worship as Jeff Walling presented Grace in his usually great fashion. It was good to catch up with some friends there as well.

4am I leave for the airport to fly back to Atlanta and catch a plane to Dallas and then to Oklahoma City where I got an opportunity to speak to some very bright high school kids. I had a three hour lay over in Dallas, and got a chance to have lunch with two of my very good friends from there at my favorite Dallas area restaurant Red Hot and Blue. I got the Ribwich combo memphis style that included a two bone rib. It was goooood! I should have order a full rack of ribs. I love the food, the company was even better.

iDebate at Oklahoma Christian is where I was to speak Tuesday night. The kids responded very well and blogged about their experienceYou can find their blog here. Again, I had a lot of fun talking to them about Leadership. They thought I was very funny, but really listen to what I had to say. It was good to visit with another good friend there. We went back to my college days, and it was fun to think about those times.

4am again, I leave for the airport to return to Atlanta. I got back in timeto meet the boys of Junior High(male teachers) We meet for lunch once during our inservice to catch up and bond. I was glad I made it back for that.

Volleyball Wednesday thru Friday. I had to teach my team our serve-receive defense. We scrimmage the varsity and I saw they had learned a lot this week. We did not win against them, but played very well. They were focus.

It was a great week. I will attempt to include pictures in this post.

Pedicure,Travel, and Camp Oh My!

Yes, my sister surprised me yesterday after lunch. She took me to a salon to get a pedicure. I can't believe how many men were there. I told her I was not going to do it until I saw the number of men there. The experience was different. A little pain here and there, but my sister said I needed it. This all began because I don't wear open toe sandals. I have on sandals today. The chair I sat in at this salon was a massage chair. I would go back just for the chair experience. I thank my baby sister for pointing me in this direction. Why are there so many men doing this is still a mystery to me.

I have accepted the JV Volleyball Coach position at GAC. I am excited about getting back into coaching. I like it alot. Last night, it came back so easy as I was at volleyball practice last night. I keep you posted. Next week we go to camp for 3 days.

Tech Camp is still going well. I am enjoying it more than my Leadership camp from last month.

I am searching for a quick vacation spot for next week Wednesday through Saturday. Last chance before I start back at school. Any ideas

Good Break

Great Break!

I got to visit with some great people. I did not get to see everyone, but I had a great time. I got the chance to go back and lead worship at Dallas Christian school where I worked when I was in Dalllas. It was great! It brought back many great memories. It made me appreciate where I have been and where I am today! The friendships there are real. I miss these great people. I got a chance to return to Lousiana. Sulphur for a youth rally this weekend. It also brought back memories. Dale and Kim Sheehy are the youth ministers there. They are doing a great job! I enjoyed being with their kids. I am loving on kids these days. If God don't hurry up and find me a wife, I just might....ADOPT!!!!! What were you thinking? Teaching kids all day to me is the best form of birth control YIKES!

It has been a great week of traveling. I also did my taxes. Boy, do I have to do more things differently this year. Anyway, I hope those who were on Springbreak like me had a wonderful time. I love traveling and getting back to those friends I have not seen in a while. I know, I know, I have not visited you yet! I have a big chunk of summer to travel as well. Thanks those good folks in Sulphur- I was treated like a king! Have a blessed week!

Update from the Road

Well,

It has been good so far. I got the chance to see some people I have not seen in quite a while. I have to say, I do miss Texas. I drove around Desoto sunday afternnon to just look at the place that I had not been in over a year. I got the chance to worship at Creekside ( Rolling Hills) in their brand new building. This has been an answered prayer for them. They had over 400 people in attendance the very first sunday in the building. I have a lot of mixed emotions about my time at this place. Again, I will say I met some very wonderful people who have impacted my life and for that I will be forever grateful. I did have Country Fried Steak for lunch on sunday. I like the car I have rented for this very special week. I have been pondering whether to buy a new car. Hopefully, I won't, but this Cobalt rides pretty well.

I am on the campus of Oklahoma Christian where a good friend of mine( Nathan) invited to speak to his leadership camp. I am excited about tonight, but needed a break to report to you all. I will get a chance to have dinner tonight with KT and Jimmy( I posted their pictures in an earlier blog) Life is sooo good. We are eating in my favorite all time restaurant Cracker Barrel. Wish you were here, gonna go! Bye!

Nashville, TN

Place that serves the best bread in Nashville! We ate there! A great Ribeye!

Jimmy and KT on a carriaged ride downtown Nashville!




Are they not a cute couple. Congrats! on 5 years!