I am on my flight back to Atlanta. I have this row all to myself b/c the doctor sitting next to me was called to the front for a medical emergency. Apparently an older guy up front had a heart attack. Flight attendants are toting medical equipment up to the doctor every few minutes. I’ve been praying for the guy…I know someone is waiting for him once we get to Atlanta, and it would be terrible if he didn’t make it.

I flew into AZ early yesterday (Monday) morning for a Life Teen luncheon. I had the honor of sharing a table with Kevin Johnson (Phoenix Suns), Ryan Sandburg (Chicago Cubs legend), and Fr. Dale (Life Teen legend.) Several speakers shared about the different ways God has touched them through Life Teen to a room full of potential contributors to the program. I was so exhilarated standing in front of the group speaking about a movement I am so passionate about.

My friend Mark brought me to Life Studios at the base of Camelback Mountain yesterday afternoon. I am so excited about working with the web, video production, and graphics department. It will be so uplifting to be around people who are doing this full time with Life Teen. It was fun zipping around the Arizona desert in Mark’s Jeep.

This morning Phil and I stopped by to visit Tom Booth recording his new album. I’ve never been in the studio while an artist is in action. The joy on Tom’s face was so pure and beautiful! It has to be so rewarding to see your scribbled lyrics and notes grow through hours of refinement and prayer; now he is in the studio recording and mixing his masterpiece.

The day will almost be over by the time our plane lands in Atlanta. It is such a relief not to have any schoolwork waiting for me there. I know it’s time to wrap up packing and fly up to NYC for the summer.

PM:
I am packing up my computer after I finish this journal entry. The room is full again but with the new renter’s boxes and clothes. I’ve enjoyed my time here on Atlantic Drive living with my five friends, but I am confident that it is time for me to move on. I am looking at these walls remembering when they were once white and Meredith and I rolling on the orange paint listening to Ghoti Hook. Those sure were good times. So much has happened in the eight months since then. I can only imagine what the next few months will entail.

I have so many loving friends here in Atlanta. I leave behind no bitter memories or tangled relationships. I will deeply miss all of my friends (family) at Christ the King Life Teen. I am comforted knowing that I will constantly be passing through Atlanta and we’ll always have email and phone calls. To all my dear friends in Atlanta, I love you all!