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Hello!
I worked some more on Dr. Pat’s forgodsglory.net and Team Whirlwind’s Website.
Got groceries. Tonight Miles and I are having steak and squash kabobs.
Got gas. $.10 off at Kroger! Yeah!
Rained really hard.
The kids were GREAT today. They were really loud the other day so I tried some new tactics. I worked with one kid at a time and if they started to get too loud I whispered and they kids would quiet down so they could hear.
Angel gave me an apple. I’m a real teacher now!
Love,
Ash
Hello there! Worked on Dr. Pat’s website this morning. Check it out at forgodsglory.net
Enjoyed Thai food!
Worked on the Team Whirlwind site. It’s coming a long!
Talked to Renne with Grace Atlanta Church in Norcross about bringing her team to the International Village.
Finished the Financial Report.
Dropped off our refund from Best Buy into the Whirlwind Account.
Closed our old B of A account that got hacked.
Filled out First Baptist Atlanta’s Prayer form.
Had fun at the mission with the kids.
Love,
Ash
Hello! Dr. Pat and I had a fun morning creating her new website.
Then I had lunch with the family.
Dad and I went and got a refund for his old camera that was junked out.
Then we drove up to Roswell for Roswell United Methodists’ missions conference. To miss the traffic we arrived an hour early. Dad and I enjoyed browsing an antique store. I thought it was funny we both picked up the top hat.
The missions conference went great!
Love,
Ash
Hello!
Walked over to John’s to give him our rent for March.
Dad and I had a good time enjoying Ethiopian with Tim and Mark from Briarcliff Baptist Church.
Then we folded newsletters that I picked up this morning from Atlanta Baptist Metro.
I worked on the Team Whirlwind website while Dad put the letters in the mail. I’ve gotten the logo uploaded, the Tag line inserted, and created the About page, Blog page, Newsletter page and contacts. Take a look at our progress… teamwhirlwind.com. Dad put Einstein and Da Vinci on the sides to help motivate me. The robots for technical support.
Dad helped edit the text.
Great to have Miles at the mission! The kids love him.
Story time went really well today. Jesse played Esau and Angel played Jacob.
Junior didn’t want Jesse to go.
Looking forward to helping Dr. Pat put her website together tomorrow morning.
Love,
Ash
Great day with Dad today. We met over at the Pitty Pat house then drove together to scope out Alexander Mill Apartments with Danny from 12 Stone.
The manager was very responsive to having the block party there this Saturday.
Then we drove up to Roswell for the missions conference at Roswell United Methodist.
Love,
Ash
Worked on my newsletter today.
Then meet up with Jesse and Dad and we worked on the new team whirlwind website.
The kids didn’t have much homework so after working on the labels we just played with glitter.
Josh and Mo are always big help!
Signed up the First Baptist Hattiesburg team for a pre-site visit.
Home now to enjoy a meal Milo prepared. Our appetizers are tomatoes and cucumber with mozzarella cheese.
Love,
Ash
Enjoyed a great weekend with friends and family. Anna and I had a great time climbing Stone Mountain.
I picked up some blank CDs. The girls and I are going to create a time capsule with letters, pictures and music. We’re going to bury it at Stone Mountain and return a year later.
Mailed thank you letters to supporters.
Created the new Financial Report.
Talked to the Agricola team and then called and talked with the Colquitt County team coming in the summer.
Meet with the family. Then Jesse, Dad and I worked on the new team whirlwind website!
Read some more of Dan Pink’s, To Sell is Human.
Printed out pictures for Sakib’s project.
We got carried away with the glitter.
The kids (and me!) love glitter.
Jocelyn with my mustache keychain.
Dad got me some corn covered in mayo and goat chesse. My favorite!
Love prayin’ with the mission kids.
Love,
Ash
Mailed the group picture and thank you letter to the Oakwood BC team that was here this weekend.
I had time before my riding lesson today so I drove over to see Mama at her Mommy and Me class. As soon as I walked in one of the leaders was asking if anyone knew Kathy’s number. I said, ” I do, I’m her daughter.”
The lady told me that we need to get Hussain from the library because his mom was leaving early to go to the doctors. I asked the mother if she’d like to ride with me to the library and pick up her son. Of course she said yes and we drove over to pick up her son. Such perfect timing!
Had a great time at the ranch today with Marlene. I got to ride Phantom. He’s her show pony. Boy, was he stubborn! But such a cuddle monkey at the end.
Watch the Video!
Worked with Sakib on his Mayan Timeline.
Angel trying to be quiet.
Had a lot of fifth graders today.
At the end Luiz was looking for his folder. I asked,” Is it the maroon colored one?”
“No, it’s the purple- red one.” He told me.
Here’s one of the moms and I.
Dad working with his group.
Love,
Ash
Had fun with the family today. We had a good lunch then went home to discuss the new website themes. We’re thinking of going with something like this.
The kids were sweet today.
My fifth graders said they missed me. Dad came in and asked if they were happy to have their regular teacher back. They all screamed yes! Then Angel said, ” You’re the principal, Mr. Tim.” I liked that.
Worked with the kids on fractions.
Made some phone calls to Rehobeth BC, Briarcliff BC and North Peachtree BC to get some updated information for our website.
Love,
Ash
Hello! Dad and I briefed the team on Islam and Hinduism today.
Then we took the team over to Madina. Abdul had some samosas ready. Whew! Was it a great treat.
Then over to Global Mall to experience a puja or prayer time. 
Lunch with the team then over to the missions.
I had to leave early for a doctors appointment. I’m healthy as a horse.
Love,
Ash
Hello! Dad, Josh and I had a great time with the team from Chickamagua today.
We started with the briefing. It was fun to perform our ,”Horse and Pony” show again with Dad.
Explored the Farmer’s Market.
Then onto Plaza Fiesta.
Missions was the best!
Love,
Ash
Hello there!
I enjoyed writing Valentine’s Cards to friends, family and supporters today.
Also went to Office Depot to buy some stamps and a Flash drive to put my Powerpoint slideshow on.
Called Nick Wolf and set up some dates for him to bring his team from Agricola Baptist.
Miles came with me to Oakland Baptist Church in McDonough, GA. I spoke about our work in the International Village.
Hopefully they’ll bring a team to come and work with us.
Love,
Ash
I liked these Valentines from Jocelyn and Rosybell.
Called and talked to our supporters.
Paid bills and worked on the financial report.
My desk fell apart AGAIN! Boo!
Talked to Katlin and Ellen from Fellowship Bible Church. They’re bringing a team soon.
Worked with the kids at Azalea on their projects.
Tried the sock bun that everyone’s been talking about on Pinterest. It was really easy and looks cute.
Home now.
Love,
Ash
Hello! My family and I had a great time at the missions conference up in Irmo, SC with Judy Davis and her Gateway friends.
Here’s our booth.
Dad spoke in the morning. He spoke about the African Prodigal Son.
I spoke to the kids.
The made some sweet Valentine’s Cards. Here are the mission kids with them.
The dinner on Sunday night was tastes from around the world. Really good.
Then I spoke about how parents can raise their kids to be more mission minded.
Home now after the long drive and homework time at the mission.
Love,
Ash
Hello!
Happy birthday to Anna who turned 24 today! I wrapped her up some things and put them on her door step.
Drove to Staples and got paper to print out the year end report for Rockbridge Baptist Church.
Drove that over to the Church.
Put our insurance check in the mail.
I liked this rock outside the mission.
Neyten and Saul finished their projects.
Had fun working with the kids.
Dad told the Saul and Cain story.
Love,
Ash
Hello!
Miles and I drove out to Shirley Hills BC in Warner Robins, GA today. They made us feel so welcomed and supported.
Miles enjoyed running the sound and powerpoint.
Shirley Hills donated a lot of dry erase markers, the kids were SO happy.
Locked my keys in the car. BOO! Good thing for AAA.
Enjoyed Vietnamese with the family.
Working on emails now.
Love,
Ash
Hello!
Finished the financial report today.
Mailed off 23 & Me for Milo.
He’s gotten sick with some kind of bug. Please pray for him.
Hung out with Wes Bender and his YMCA team. They’re looking to partner with Whirlwind Missions during the summer. So we drove around and visited some potential locations.
Donated my computer to David Fowler. He’s a big supporter of ours and a really prayed up guy.
Talked to Stacey from Funston Baptist Church. He’s bringing a team this summer.
Also filled out a form for a missions conference I’m speaking at in Tennessee in March.
Worked with the kids on their math and L.A. packets.
Home now to take care of Miles and prepare for my speaking engagement with Shirley Hills Baptist Church.
Love,
Ash
Worked on the Financial Report today.
Mailed a check to one our our partners.
Fixed a hole in my old shoe.
Updated our Meet the Need website.
Printed out some Adam and Eve sequence cards. Jocelyn had fun putting time in order. She could do it in three seconds!
I told the Bible story today then it was girls versus guys to see who could put the cards in order the fastest.
Found out today that Eduardo and his brother, Maquibur are moving on Tuesday. Sad to see them go.
Great to have Merrimeth here to help.
Great dinner with the family.
Love,
Ash
Hello!
We got a lot done today. First I printed out pictures for the kids’ science projects.
Then lunch with Rob Martin from Mobilizing Students.
We visited the Buford Highway Farmer’s Market, New Peachtree Academy and Plaza Fiesta trying to set up venues for a performance team coming in March.
Jesse bought Dad an elephant on a wise man that he’s been wanting for over a year.
A touching moment.
Then gellato!
Went to an old bookstore.
Smelled like cat…
I enjoyed reading about jumping techniques.
Off to the mission to help the kids with their homework.
The kids were asking, “Is tomorrow the story day?!”
I told them, “Yeah! I’m going to be talking about Adam and Eve.”
At that point about four of them started telling the story.
Love,
Ash
Did some weight lifting this morning.
Folded the newsletters and put them in the mail.
Ate lunch with the family and talked a little business. Then came home and worked on taxes.
Wrote thank you notes to supporters.
Figured out the utilities for the missions.
Worked with the kids at the mission.
They’re working on a “Mystery Matter” science project.
Love,
Ashley
Hello!
I worked on emails and signing up teams today.
Finished my newsletter. I wrote about how great a tool the white boards been at the mission. The kids LOVE working out math problems on that thing.
Register 23 and Me DNA testing kit for Milo.
Sent off bills for the missions.
Jesse and I stopped and got stamps and envelopes for the newsletters.
The kids helped us do labels for doughnuts.
Dad signed a lease at Southern Trace, one of our missions in Sandy Springs.
Great dinner with the Kendalls at Big Tex.
Just finished The Ultimate Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, starting to read Restaurant at the End of the Universe. Great stuff!
Went to the Farmer’s Market the other day with BJ and Tiana.
I always find something weird and new.
Love,
Ash
Hello!
Jesse, Dad and I had a great meeting with Dean Osuch from Peachtree Corners Baptist Church. We set up a date to do outreach in five apartments in March!
I loved the Vietnamese spring rolls.
We had a great day at the mission.
I helped Sakib finish his Canadian Government project.
Dad told the story of creation.
Love,
Ash
Hey there!
I had a great day at the barn today. I rode Tanner a 24 year old horse. Marlene was a great teacher. Here she is jumping competition last year.
Emailed 52 pastors, deacons and church staff inviting them to come to the International Village. I’ve already had one response!
The kids were great today. They’ve gone from hating fractions to fighting over who gets to solve the next one all because of the white board. They love going to the front of the class and solving the problems.
Sweet little Dulce!
I gave out some Ten Commandment cards and the boys went crazy for them. They asked if they could take a bunch to class.
Great to have Amy there!
Working on admin.
Love,
Ash
Hello! I had a fun weekend with my girlfriends. Anna helped me dye my hair back to my natural color.
Before….
After!
Ash and I had fun spending the night together just like old times.
Answered emails, signed up teams and talked to Mrs. Judy at Gateway BC about the upcoming missions conference.
Also tried to fill out Milo and I’s taxes.
Installed a kitchen soap dispenser. Really easy!
My headlight went out. I went to the autoparts store and installed it myself!
The kids had fun writing in Jesse’s notebook.
I had a good time helping Sakib, from Bangaldesh, with his math and social studies work.
Darlene and I are good friends!
Dad’s been great working with the kids on their solar system project.
Just got home and Milo’s made loaded nachos! Yumbo!
Looking forward to horseback riding tomorrow.
Love,
Ash
Hello! This morning I had a delicious breakfast with Chai and Chocolate Bread.
Worked out.
Gave myself a mani/pedi.
Worked on filling out the team assignment page.
Answered emails and finished the 2013 budget.
Talked to Ann Peterson. I’m speaking at Shirley Hills church next month.
Ate lunch and watched New Girl.
Worked with the kids on fractions and spelling.
Dad’s helping the fourth graders with a solar system project.
The mission kids helped me make thank you notes for our supporters.
Also sent a note to Nana. Tomorrow’s her birthday.
Love,
Ash
Hello there!
It’s the 15th of the month so I worked on the Financial Report for Whirlwind.
Mailed checkes.
Did laundry.
I hung up a quilt with pictures from the Bible. Immediately, the kids came up and started pointing out pictures and asking questions. We talked about Jesus dying on the cross and being buried in the tomb and then being raised. They really liked it.
Had fun with the kids today.
I like when the older kids help the little kids.
Neyton and I worked on cursive writing.
Jesse helping Eduardo with math.
Hopefully it’s not raining tomorrow because I’m really looking forward to riding.
Love,
Ash
Hello! I had a fun time the other day geocaching at Stone Mountain.
Milo and I had a fun time at Twain’s with friends on Friday night.
On Saturday night we went down to Douglasville to hang out with Bobby and friends.
Bobby works with the gorillas at Zoo Atlanta. He and Willi B.’s son, Kidogo, did some painting on some little canvases. Miles and I got one for Christmas. So cute!
Helped the kids with their homework.
Love,
Ash
Hello!
Milo’s been sick so he stayed home. We got a case for his new phone and ate lunch at Java monkey before returning home.
We built a fort like little kids and he read Treasure Island and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.
Hope he feels better tomorrow.
Love,
Ash
Hello!
I had fun running this morning.
Milo wasn’t feeling well so he got off early. After lunch, we went and got his new phone.
I talked with Brent from FBC Powell and booked his team that’s coming this summer.
Mailed Jessica her Christmas present.
Jesse got out today!
Love,
Ash
Hello!
Miles and I got groceries this morning. Always a great feeling to have food in the fridge.
Then we enjoyed lunch with Roxy and our parents.
Dad came and helped us get Milo’s phone fixed. It ends up his mom was eligible for an upgrade and Miles can use it. Free phone! PTL
Jesse is doing better, I hope to see him Tuesday night. Thank you for your prayers.
Love,
Ash
Hello my friends!
Thank you SO much to all of you who have been praying for my family. I’ve really appreciated the encouraging words.
Miles and I tried to get his iPhone replaced today. Unfortunately, it’s a hardware issue and he’ll have to get a new one for $200.
Got envelopes at Staples today and labeled the last of our newsletters.
I put a little urgent prayer request for Jesse in each.
Got them all off to the post office.
I’ve really been enjoying painting and working with my hands lately.
\This is my lupes sauvages y libres or Wild and Free Wolves.
This sketch is of my dog, Shuggie and Milo’s dog, Ace.
Here Ace and Shug are stargazing.
I pushed tiny little Christmas lights through the canvas to create the stars.
I liked the Christmas lights so much I twisted some up in the tulle kitchen curtain I have.
Miles and I found hole in the wall place tonight. The jerk chicken with rice and peas was a smokey flavor of delight.
Also created the new 2013 Newsletter binder. Nice to get everything in order again for the new year.
Love,
Ash
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