Reason # 1 for loving the Atlanta Ward

We love the Spirit we feel in the ward. Some visitors have said the same including Glenn Beck and his friend who visited last week. They even joked that Jermaine (the bishop) looked like the president of the teachers quorum (14-15 year olds). Everyone cracked up! and Gladys Knight visited last week!

Obama Makes History

I don't vote. Only Because I am not yet a citizen. If I did I would register as an independent. I am not sure who I would vote for. I reflect on the 15th amendment and the voting rights act of 1965 and how the Jim Crow laws still stripped black people of their right to vote. And here we are in 2008 and a black man is running for president. We also have Hilary making history as the first woman to come so close to being a nominee. What are some key issues for you?

My fav. picture

Katende and Sanyu's Wedding

The Mayor's Visit

Mayor ?

What is one thing you would do if you were the mayor?

MAYOR SHIRLEY FRANKLIN’S

FAITH-BASED ROUND TABLE

It was so nice to meet with people from different religions (Muslims, Jewish leaders, people who practice Scientology) . Jermaine conducted the meeting, we ate and the Mayor came. She talked about ways that the community has been dealing with the issues of homelessness. She discussed being unified as a group and about resources that some churches provide. It was so uplifting. Once I can figure out how to post a slide show I'll show more pictures.

Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints

1469 Lee Street, SW

Atlanta, Georgia 30310

Spelman

My alma mater! That sounds so weird. I graduated in 2002 with a degree in Child Development with certification to teach K-5. I went to an alumae meeting with Key, LeShon and Roz. It was great. We had such a good time. AND I won a brand new Zune. I didn't know what it was, and they said it is just like an MP3 player made by Microsoft.