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POTUS, TP & Me…

Hello World,

Guess where I was on Friday night? Chile, I was in the SWAT (Southwest Atlanta) to see with my own two eyes plus contacts that President Barack Obama was actually going to show up at Tyler Perry Studios on Continental Colony! As I rode down the street and up to the home base of THE richest man in show biz, I was invigorated by the people that had gathered along the streets with lawn chairs and posters welcoming the president to Atlanta! This was one of those “once in a lifetime” moments that I will cherish forever…Y’all I know that men like POTUS and TP are the very embodiment of what our enslaved ancestors hoped, wished & prayed for…So with all of that being said, I took a few pictures so that you can see what I enjoyed…

This is what I saw as I drove onto the grounds of Tyler Perry Studios...

 

People waiting to be let inside of the studios...

 

I took a photo of Tyler Perry's motto which is displayed on this water wall. I took the photo from the outside so some of the words did not show up, but it says, "A Place Where Even Dreams Believe." Amen!

 

The entrance to his 400-seat theater! I loved "Good Deeds!" Have you seen it?

 

Walking to the back lot...

 

This is the first structure that you see once you enter the back lot...TP has named it "34th Street," as in "Miracle on 34th Street."

 

Me on 34th Street...My look was my homage to Michelle Obama's official White House portrait...

 

I love this look...Understated & Classy...

 

More pics from 34th Street...Doesn't this look real?

 
 

34th Street again...

 

A cake fit for a president...

 

Setting up for the president...I was there early...

 

Dueling deejays getting the crowd hype...I mean this in the SWAT...

 

Me just taking it all in...

 

The crowd...jam packed...

 

Since we were in the SWAT, you know one of our biggest stars had to perform...Cee Lo getting it in!

 

Mayor Kasim Reed getting everyone hype for TP & POTUS! His greatest line of the night "You better stop comparing President Obama to the Almighty and start comparing him to the alternative." Say that Mayor Reed!

 

Tyler Perry walking on stage...

 

Tyler Perry introducing our president...He, too, was amazed that POTUS was in the SWAT, and that he was introducing him!

 

POTUS!!!

 
POTUS again…

It was a great night…. 

Any thoughts?

 

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Closer…

Hello World,

Me when I first started dreaming...

Wow, I’m so excited that it is 2012!!! Why? Because in just about six weeks from now, God willing, one of the oldest dreams I’ve ever had for myself will come true…I will be a published author! And I’m also seeing the fulfillment of another dream that will remain private on this public domain…I’m so thankful I can barely contain my gratitude….

I recall a post I wrote at the beginning of 2009 entitled “Hope.Wish..Pray…” which was inspired by R&B and soul singer Lina’s song “Hope, Wish & Pray.” I was feeling a lot of angst then and wondering why God was taking sooo long…Below is an excerpt…

I don’t know about your relationship with God, but I let Him know how I feel. And sometimes I say, “Okay God, the answer to this problem is taking too long. I need for You to act right now. I cannot take it anymore.” When I get like this, my face is glistening with tears and I am prostrate on my bedroom floor. And sometimes I throw a tantrum. Yes, I get down and dirty. I take the Lord at His word. According to the Word, you can “cast your cares on the Lord, and He will sustain you.” Psalm 55:22. So I’m steady castin’ !

But that’s the beauty of God. If you know Him, love Him and try to serve Him, you can claim His promises. I do. And so with the sliver of belief that I have left that my dreams will come true, I will hope, wish & pray that in 2009, at least one, maybe two will come true…Please God!

I still do not know all of why God had me wait for as long as He did, but I trust in His timing…As is noted in Ecclesiastes 3, there is a time for everything…and God has shown me that this is my time to be closer than ever to the fulfillment of my dreams…So this morning, I’m inspired by another R&B and soul singer – Goapele and her song “Closer.” Check out some of the lyrics from the song…

Me at the Southern Ball which was part of President Obama's inauguration celebration back in 2009...My dreams weren't fulfilled then but the dreams of our ancestors were...Obama 2012!!!

I’m moving higher (Higher), oh…
I’m going higher and higher and higher (Higher and
Higher)
Closer to my dreams (Higher and higher, oh…oh…)
I’m moving upward and onward and beyond all I can see
(Stretching out my arms so I can reach)

Feels so close it’s like i can just reach
I can feel my dreams (Closer to my dreams)
I’m moving closer to my dreams
I’m moving (Higher and higher) higher and higher
(Higher and higher)
Moving higher, oh…

Y’all pray for me…

Any thoughts?

 

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You Can Be Cute Or…(aka Happy Independence Day!!!)

You Can Get It Done….

Hello World,

I chose to get it done…It wasn’t pretty, but I just completed the Peachtree Road Race in 1 hour, 11  minutes and 53 seconds, my personal best 🙂

A Georgia Peach (by way of Jamaica) eating a Georgia Peach!

On this Independence Day, I thank God for my country and those in the government, armed forces, etc. who make it safe for us to enjoy ourselves at the Peachtree Road Race (a hallowed tradition in the A) every year. As my father, the pastor of Central Christian Church, reminded us yesterday, those who are in the government are actually God’s ministers to us…
 
“Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God… For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience. ” Romans 13: 1-5
 
Have a blessed day 🙂 and don’t each too much!
 
Any thoughts?