tomatoes and peanutbutter

Mrs. Pace, a new friend of mine, suggested I try a tomato and peanutbutter sandwich. "They've got zip," so my 87-year old neighbor claims. She has lived on our street, in the same house, for over 65 years. she moved there with her husband when they had their first child together, back in the '40s. I've seen that child, and i assure you he is not so little anymore. He mows his mother's lawn every-so-often, and I like to watch from my window. pretty much nothing happens on that street, so this is a prime source of entertainment. actually, I like to watch, because Mr. Pace likes to mow as close to the Azalea bushes as possible, and often literally gets stuck in them, his face literally hidden in its branches. I guess it's better than getting out the weed wacker?

down to the business of the business, I'm getting a thorough soaking of LaFayette. This week I spent most of my time on the phone with various individuals who have given themselves fully to the work of loving others. I called everyone from Al Anon, to Lookout Mountain Counseling, to a clothes closet operated by an elderly retired couple, which operates on a back road "by the Baptist church" in Rock Springs. I talked to one woman for over an hour, simply because she wanted to talk, and I was all about it. So it has been interesting to say the least. On the slate for tomorrow is hunting down and interviewing Don Alejandro, the manager of a Hispanic Resturant in LaFayette. Alejandro, or Alex, as his friends call him, knows pretty much everyone, especially in the Hispanic community. Highlands really wants to reach out to the Hispanic community, and we are hoping the Alejandro will give us some good pointers for how to do so.

that's all for now, but i'd love to hear from you! I'll be here for two more weeks, then home for a wedding, and back for school and continued internship time.
some prayer requests:
-Highlands. This church is an amazing, open, spirit-filled place. Pray that God would work and move here and that He would be glorified through whatever changes may take place as a result of my research.
-Lafayette. A small town like so many in Georgia, but SO unique in so many ways. Pray that God would move in this place and draw people to himself that they might know Him.
-Pastor Travis. He is going to be the first full time pastor at Highlands, starting in September. Pray that God would give him strength and wisdom in directing the church through these changes. He is incredibly gifted. Pray that God would continue to bless these gifts.
-me. in general, prayers are always good. I'm doing well and enjoying life, work, and people. I could always use a little more wisdom, however, and more God in me.