a look into E.C.’s journal…the old groundskeeper for tennis courts… seeing ideas he has learned, seeing his prayers, and seeing his reflections. He is wishing these ideas will help him be closer to God…help him to be more present to God and to others. This book is a journal of E. C., the old groundskeeper as he goes about his life going to church, to work, to teaching tennis, to playing tennis, and to visiting his friends. He is a secretary writing the ideas, wishes, prayers, and reflections that come through his life. He thinks there is a reason these ideas and people come through his life. He thinks that God brings certain people, ideas, and stories to us on our journey. He is grateful for what God has done. He wishes that these ideas help him be nearer to God…help him be more present to God and others. This book also explores ways to learn tennis and to play tennis