It's time for another edition of Poe's Pals! Today I'd like to introduce to you, Ms. Coronado*:
We've known Ms. Coronado for just over a year now, and our lives are much more full of energy because of that. A high school teacher and JV volleyball coach, she's super peppy and outgoing. Ms. Coronado's fluent in English, Spanish, and French, enjoys fashion and all things girly, and loves the Lord (her dad actually preaches for the Spanish congregation that meets at Embry Hills).
Ms. Coronado is always up for hanging out, even if her busy schedule often forces her to change her plans (like that time she organized dinner at Ihop and then couldn't come *wink*). We love her very much and are so thankful to have her in our lives!
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It's time for another edition of Poes' Pals! Today I'd like you all to meet a very special person, Mr. Gates:
We've known Mr. Gates for about a year, and in that time he has been such an encouragement to us! He truly lives for the Lord- a truth that is evident even during his most physically difficult times.
Despite spending his entire life with an extremely rare heart defect, this Temple grad has had his artwork shown in Rome, Berlin, and New York (to name a few). He has spent the past six months hospitalized in Florida waiting on a heart that will not be rejected by his body. During this long, painful period, however, he has spent a good deal of his time speaking to others in the hospital about the gospel.
Mr. Poe and I would encourage you to keep Mr. Gates and his family in your prayers. If you'd like to learn more about Mr. Gates, his condition, and what you can do to help, you may do so here.
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It's time for another edition of Poes' Pals! Today I'd like to introduce you to another of our friends from the big city, Mr. Morgan:
A fantastic graphic designer, Mr. Morgan graduated from the Creative Circus in December and has since been working for several companies and organizations on various projects. His artistic talent, however, is not what he's best known for- it is his focus on spiritual things. While in school, Mr. Morgan frequently sacrificed sleep in order to attend and help with Bible studies, as well as to spend time encouraging others- things he continues to spend his time and efforts doing.
Mr. Poe and I appreciate Mr. Morgan's attitude and example so much, and we are so thankful to have him in our lives!
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It's time for another edition of Poes' Pals! Please meet Mr. Chinnis*:
Mr. Chinnis is another of our new friends from Atlanta. He got his chemical engineering degree at Georgia Tech, and he currently works in the paper business. While he's definitely a very intelligent man, what impresses us the most about Mr. Chinnis is his love for the Lord. He is a fantastic role model of serving God with everything you have. He has helped numerous brethren who needed a place to stay, and he has privately funded his own mission trips to various places in Africa and South America...and those are just some of the things that we actually know about. Mr. Poe and I find Mr. Chinnis to be such an encouragement to us, and we are so happy to know him!
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Good morning to all! For the next edition of Poes' Pals, I'd like you to meet another couple here in Atlanta, the Barclays:
While we're all members of the same body of Christ, Mr. Poe and I have really gotten to know the Barclays through a Tuesday night home Bible study this school year. Mr. Barclay is a recent psychology graduate of Georgia State and is currently in the process of grad school shopping. Mrs. Barclay is almost finished with a degree in early childhood and special education (also at GA State).
The Barclays make such a great couple! They share a deep love for the Lord and for children; they both are diligent and hard working and have fantastic taste in both clothes and music. Their annual Christmas Mix CDs are a wonderful example of the latter (that may not mean much coming from me, but the fact that Mr. Poe requested I bring them on our Christmas travels should say something).
Mr. Poe and I have really enjoyed our time with the Barclays, and, though we'll miss them if they move away after they wed, we hope they will have many more happy years together serving the Lord wherever life takes them!
It's another edition of Poes' Pals here on the blog! Today we present to you another new friend of ours from the big city, Mr. LaGrone:
Mr. LaGrone is a funny, intelligent, and spiritually-minded guy. He graduates this semester from Georgia Tech and will begin a two-year stint in the Teach for America program beginning this fall. While we are sad that we will have only been able to spend about a year with him before he leaves, we are encouraged by his example to leave home to help others. His leadership in the congregation will also be missed, especially among the younger children that he has helped to teach the Word. We have been very thankful for our chance to know Mr. LaGrone!
For the next edition of Poes' Pals, I'd like you to meet some of our new friends, the Broadwells:
Mr. Poe has known Mr. Broadwell for a long while; both attended the same summer camps and Bible studies when they were younger. The oldest of four sons, Mr. Broadwell returned home to Atlanta after school.
Mrs. Broadwell is a new addition to both our lives; she moved to the big city shortly after we did. A speech pathologist currently employed by a local school system, she enjoys working with children.
We have greatly enjoyed the friendship of this wonderful couple. Mr. Poe has particularly appreciated discussing history and execution of Psalms and songs with the very knowledgeable Mr. Broadwell. I have liked talking with Mrs. Broadwell about teaching children (among other 'womanly' things). The Broadwells are true servants of Christ, and we look forward to many more years of worshiping with them (Lord willing)!
For the next edition of Poes' Pals, I'd like to introduce you to the Halls:
The Halls are some newer friends of ours; although, we first met Mr. Hall when he came to Starkville to hold a gospel meeting for us. These folks are some of the nicest and most genuine you will ever meet and true servants of Christ. During the past year they have worked locally and as far away as Zimbabwe to help encourage brethren and further the spread of the gospel.
Mr. Hall hales from the great state of Alabama and is a hard-core Auburn fan (Mr. Poe likes him in spite of this fact). Although he has a degree in political science, he has chosen evangelism as his profession. Mrs. Hall comes from a Yankee family of all girls and has spent a lot of time in NYC helping to spread the Word.
These two are such an encouragement to us, and we highly recommend that you spend some time with them if you ever find them in your neck of the woods!
Welcome to the next edition of Poes' Pals here on the blog. Today I'd like you to meet some of our new friends from Atlanta, the Goins Family:
We first met the Mr. and Mrs. Goins when we moved to the big city a few months ago, right before they were wed. They are such a sweet couple, and they very cute together! Mrs. Goins brought a furry 'child' into the family- a fluffy bunny named Rascal; he does something to make us laugh every time we visit their place.
Mr. Goins enjoys trivia games and UGA football. Mrs. Goins currently works for a local insurance company. In her spare time, she loves to experiment in the kitchen (which she does very well) and to look at pictures of puppies. They are both very hospitable and eager to serve the Lord. We consider ourselves blessed to have them in our lives!
Good evening all! Since today's main post was about Atlanta's home team, I thought you might enjoy a bit of Braves trivia. Here's a timed quiz that will definitely test your team knowledge...be sure to share with us how you do!
This quiz and others can be found on at Sporcle- a site truly full of "mentally stimulating diversions." Mr. Poe and I love Sporcle quizzes- especially the daily word ladders. Definitely check out the rest of the site when you get a chance; you may just find your new favorite hobby!
