Great Study and A Lot More Restful!

I was up super early as Abby needed to go for a long run before the heat... but she couldn't get up. So, I went for my usual 10K and saw my 'usual' early morning running friends... it was very nice! I think I will have to start to do this as the temp is getting warmer and warmer...

I was home and had time to get things together for my study. After my shower, I left to head to church early to make these grilled sandwiches and to set up!

We had six gals and the discussion again was insightful. Abby joined us too... so... a total of seven gals! We all hung around to chat and I didn't get home until 2pm. 

Alan and Abby headed out to the swimming pool and I headed to the sofa... I took a two-hour nap! 

My evening tutoring cancelled. We had already planned on Family Time at 9pm, so we just decided to have dinner out and then played Rummy Q and Alan and I had prayer time with the church and then we had share and prayer time together as a family. Next week will be our last time before Abby heads back! WAHHHHHH...

Tomorrow is April Fool's Day but it's also the start of the spring break... YIPPY! 

Isaiah doesn't have vacation until Friday... it's a four day weekend for everyone! Fenny headed to Melbourne, so Isaiah will be hanging out with us more... which works out perfectly since Abby is taking off next week! God worked this out... 

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Feeling Tired...

I wanted to get up early but I didn't... I wanted to sleep all day... but I didn't!

I went for my run at 9am and it was hot... I got back and started to cook the chunk of meat in the crock pot and took a shower, after trimming my hair! YEAH!

Abby went for a swim and workout... and I ate lunch and took a nap!

Tutoring was at 2pm and that went long. I hadn't see her for quite a while. I got back a minute before Abby...

We both had a salad for dinner... it was an early dinner. The meat turned out beautifully!

Abby and Isaiah went out to the night market with their 'cousins'... Rex's kids who are here. They are like cousins... they are going to hang out as much as possible this week!

Alan and I had a nice evening at home. I had Bible study at 9pm and when that was finished, I was ready to head to bed.

Tomorrow... I am going to attempt to get up early so that Abby and I can finally go for a long run!

We shall see...

I do have my morning Bible study at 10am tomorrow. I'm making 'spam and cheese' sandwiches!

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Palm Sunday

I was up early and it was nice and cool...

I went out to run a few errands...I went to get fruit and our YoYo cards updated... 

I was back and decided to take a nap... My tummy was weird... Three pieces of toast did the job!

We left for church and arrived at 3pm to set everything up! I was also in charge of the testimonies. Isaiah and I translated! The service was great!

We got home and I had prayer time at 9pm!

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"Free" Saturday

I was up and went out for my 10K, praising God that the weather is cooler... 

After I got back, I was off... I wanted to go and pick up the pictures from two places and then go and get veggies and ear drops for Abby. It was quite a lot to get done in a short amount of time!

Abby, Isaiah and Alan went to play tennis and then Abby went for a swim!

I was back and had a salad for lunch with shredded chicken. So delicious.

Then Alan and I went to pick up plants from a lady who is helping her mom downsize as her step father passed away... She has a lot to get done! 

We got back and unloaded the plants for our complex. They were perfect!

I then hung our family picture for this year as I had a perfect frame for it... and a perfect place. 

By 4pm, they took off for the basketball game and I wanted to rest... yeah! I had to put together the simple PPT for Testimony Sunday, which I'm leading. I wanted to go run three more errands, but I was too tired. I will do those tomorrow! 

The Young Adults were going hiking, but Isaiah decided to cancel! I am so glad as that will give me a free morning!

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Not Really A Date?!?!?!

I was up early and the weather was fabulous: DRIZZLING and CLOUDY!

Alan tried to go and play tennis, but it was not going to happen!

Abby and I went for a short run and after our shower, we headed out!

We had a lot planned: Bookstore... Shoe Store... Going around the GongGuan Area... what fun! It was our old stomping ground!

We walked for almost four hours... 

I had tutoring at 4:40, so we had to head back. I rested a bit and headed out!

Alan is fighting a cold so he didn't go for another swim. Abby watched videos on her computer. When I returned, they were still in front of their computers.

I had prayer time at 8:45... but a free day tomorrow. I didn't go and pick up plants or the family pictures... that will be tomorrow!

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A Mixed PR Day!

I was up early... and Abby was planning to attend a stretch class... but there were things that she had to deal with related to a class/training session that she's organizing in the church where she's serving at. So... she ended up going to the workout place and the gym. I went for my usual 10K run. It was hot, but there was a breeze!

I was home and it was nice to be home alone!

But at 12:45, I headed out to catch the bus to Ms. Hsieh. I was 10 minutes late... It felt so great!

Abby had a 3pm appointment, so that was perfect. I took the scooter to go and run errands! YIPPY! I got the study guide pages copied and then made 8 by 10 of all our family portraits as she wanted to take them back to Brazil. The total cost was 70US$! I picked up the Garmin charging cables that I ordered! And I also went and donated books!

Abby and I had salads with chicken for dinner and she took off for basketball at Soochow! I again had time to be home alone!

The evening flew by. Prayer time at 8:45!

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More Students at the Study!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was up early and knew that the day would be a busy one... and it was...

I ran my 10K and Abby ran 8 and went to play tennis! 

I baked and cooked... and cooked and baked... what a morning... and it went by fast!

I headed out and we had two more new students. Thankfully, I brought enough 'hats' for my "new identity" game! What fun!

I shared about Easter and read the passage and prayed... 

After cleaning up, I went to tutor... God sustained me... I was a bit late, but the little gal didn't have her usual doctor's appointment, so I went long with her!

I rushed home and made Abby's salad and rushed off to tutor. I was early... YEAH! The hour went by... and I was feeling tired.

I got home and Isaiah and Abby were off as Isaiah had a game. Alan was home and enjoying a movie... 

I had a quick meal and put some laundry into the washing machine and cleaned up the house a bit before downloading my emails... and finishing this blog!

I'm so glad that tomorrow will be my PR Day! I had spent time on Tuesday to just sit and read and I hope to do that tomorrow!

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Fabulous Tuesday!

I was up early... and after Isaiah took off, I took off for my run. It was before 9am!

I was back and Abby finished her prayer time and went to meet up with Alan for tennis. When they got back, we had lunch together! They went off to the Neihu Sports Center and also to get a new battery for Abby's computer. They also paid the people to 'clean' out her computer files. Then they went to Costco! I gave them a list... and Alan only bought one more item that was not on the list... 

We had to rush off to the Photo Place as we were to select our pictures today!

We made it before 7pm! And we bought more for the next 10 years!

Our plan was to go walk around the Shihlin Night Market and that was what we did... fun! We bought lots of different food items... and then came home for Family Time: Sharing and Praying Together!

(Hence this post is so late!)

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A Much More Relaxing Day

I was up early... and the weather looked to be warm... and I was right... I went out for my run a bit too late... 

I did a load of laundry... and at 1:30, Abby and I went out... we are trying to sell a few clothing items... but they were low balling us... We then went to Costco and bought a lot of stuff... WOW... 

We got home and I had prayer time... 

When that was finished, I worked to put things away and get dinner ready!

Abby went for her run... Alan came back home... Isaiah came back home... It was just nice to have everyone home...

Prayer time at 8:45 online!

Tomorrow we will look at our family portraits!

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Very LOADED Day!

I was up early and knew that it would be a full go go go day... and it was!

I went downstairs to check on the recycling and did some jump roping... then it was time to head out to donate blood! Wow... they gave so many gifts! I was one of the first (Number 9) and made it early to church for the Young Adults Fellowship! YIPPY!

When that was finished, my student arrived and we started early and ended late... So, at 3pm, I went down and set up the Love Cafe! YEAH!

Abby was the speaker today and Isaiah led worship and translated for Abby! WOW!

We had a newcomer and friends from the UK who came... it was a great service!

The dinner was also superb! And people stayed to talk!

I was home and exhausted... after putting things away, it was time for prayer... 

I was so ready for bed!

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Fully Loaded Saturday!

I was up early and went out for my run... Abby left later... as she wanted to sleep in. I had no time to sleep in!

I was cooking and baking when I got back... 

We had a 2pm appointment for our annual family portraits. We took a picture after we were finished! On Tuesday we will go look and choose... I'll post them in April... Readers will have to wait... 

We were finished in 30 minutes and stopped at the local snack stores to buy a few things... And we were home as I need to finish baking! Isaiah and Abby left for the basketball game and we took off soon afterwards.

Time to set up for Marriage Builders. 

We had four couples and a great evening: Dinner Discussion! 

When we got back at 9:15, Abby was home.

I put more goodies in the crock pot and I wanted to bake another loaf of corn bread, but I was way too tired!

Tomorrow is another FULLY LOADED DAY!

Oh... this afternoon, while things were baking and cooking, I was hoping to blog or check my emails, but my computer would not work! The screen was black. I prayed in Jesus' name and left... God did it... When we got back, it turned on! I would say it was a miracle from God!

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Productive Date...

I was up early and the weather again was nice... cloudy and cool... at least not too hot! Abby ran also... She went over to play tennis with Alan and I ran home!

After a quick shower, I went and ran a few errands. I had ordered a rack for the oven I got from the recycling. It works perfectly! And now, with a rack... I can take out the muffin tray that I rigged up to be a makeshift rack! 

I also went and bought milk and bread.

Alan and Abby came home and Abby took off to get her hair done after a quick shower. I packed her a lunch to take with her.

Alan and I headed to Danhsui to drop off an iron and a huge pot. Then we had lunch at a Cantonese restaurant... of course, we stopped at CoCo for Alan's bubble milk tea drinks! We then went over to the Danhsui house as we dropped off an air mattress and floor pads and the keys. Our friends are arriving from England tomorrow!

We got home just in time as Abby was taking off to meet one of her university's friends. They are going to have dinner together... and hang out!

Alan and I stayed home... we didn't want to join some friends at Friday's for dinner as we were way too stuffed!

And I had a lot to get done! Tomorrow is our Annual Family Pictures!

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A Different Kind of PR Day

I was up early and after Alan and Isaiah left, Abby and I went out for our 10K. It was cloudy with a slight breeze! So much nicer than yesterday!

We got back and after a shower, I went to get fruit and veggies.

Abby went to get her teeth cleaned and an oil massage.

I had time to sit and read! So nice!!!!!!!!!

I put the veggies and the beef chunk in the crock pot and headed to tutor. Yes, it was changed from yesterday to today!

Abby after her dinner went to play basketball.

I walked down to tutor and came back just in time as a friend wanted me to trim/cut her hair. She came over at 7:30. At 8:45, I led the nightly prayer time!

Everyone was home by 9:30!

The box is packed and put down on the first floor for pick up tomorrow! We are planning to drop off the keys to the guard as we have friends who will stay at the Danhsui house tomorrow for a few nights before they head down to Taichung! And Saturday is our Family Picture!

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Another Great Wednesday!

The weather is definitely getting warmer... so I have to get up earlier to run! The sun is out in full blast by 8am!

When I got back, it was time to bake and do a load of laundry! I baked two loaves of cheesy cornbread. So delicious!

Alan came home for lunch and I left for school to set up.

We had a newcomer... and the time flew by... 

Abby and I stayed to chat as I didn't have tutoring today.

We got home at 4:15 and I had a lot to get done in 75 minutes as we left for a friend's son who was having his graduation concert!

We scootered over as the parking is really difficult to find! We were 15 minutes late, but he didn't start his performance until about 7:45! We came home after a group photo and caught the prayer time. I then worked to put away the clean clothes and rigged up a light for Isaiah so that he can read in bed!

Tomorrow is my PR DAY! YEAH!

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Tuesday Study!

I was up and it felt good to be up early... 

I put the quiche in the oven and got things done before going out for a quick run! Abby had a prayer meeting on line, so she didn't go with me. I was back and had no time for a shower. I grabbed everything and headed to church! YEAH! I was onetime!

I set up and we had five people, including Abby... and it was a delightful time of discussion!

We finished at 1pm and Abby went home while I went to run more errands: buying veggies, mailing a book and trying to get Abby's credit card application completed! Yes, that's done and we wait for it to arrive before she takes off!

I got home and started cooking and cleaning... and yes, posting things to give away!

Tonight I had tutoring and then family time!

I will have to bake and cook more stuff... for tomorrow's Bible study at Soochow!

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Getting A Lot Done!

I was up early as it's getting hotter already...

Abby and I did go out for a run... We each ran 11kilometers!

After a shower, I headed out to run Part I of my errands and when I got home, Abby and I had lunch, but no time for a nap! We took off together for Part II of errands! First, we went to the bank to try to get Abby a credit card. We will have to go back again tomorrow. Then we went to the old house to drop off a couple of things and to pick up a couple of things. Next, we went to pick up things that I packed to ship to the Philippines and we also stopped to get eggs and things.

We got home and I finished packing up the box and headed out to meet a friend at 4pm. 

When I got back, Alan was already home. Abby headed out to watch Isaiah's game... and at 7:45, Alan and I headed out for our church prayer gathering! I had my online study at 9pm and when that was finished, I scootered home and put chicken in the rice cooker as I wanted to make chicken spinach quiche for our Bible study tomorrow! I put together all the necessary ingredients and will bake it tomorrow! YUMMY!

What a day!

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Abby at HOP!

I was up and felt so tired... my throat was scratchy too...

Isaiah and Alan left at 5:45 for the big tennis tournament... and Abby went over too... She wanted to be their cheerleader! Isaiah team came in second!!! 

I went and did my walk and got soy bean milk and fruits... and then I did a simple spinach quiche for Abby's lunch. She got back as she was leading worship... Alan and Isaiah stayed at the Courts until almost 4:15. So, I was the MC for the service!

We had a smaller group... and then the General Assembly meeting... Now, I'm on the board... of the House of Praise Association! But it's nothing like being on the board of our complex. Two meetings a year... 

I helped clean up and we came home. 

The day felt long... Oh... I translated for the message this evening and it was a great message, but quite long! Prayer time at 9pm and I was so happy to be in bed!

The week has started!

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Spectacular Saturday!

I didn't sleep well... both Isaiah and I thought the bed was too soft... Abby said she didn't sleep well because of Alan's snoring... ha, ha, ha... 

But I was up early... And I had already selected a great place for my time... and brought down a mug and turned on the coffee machine and had two great mugs of coffee mocha! Abby came down for her time as well... then we went up and changed and went out for a run. I did 10km but she did about 5! Alan also went out for about 4km. Isaiah stayed in bed...

At 9am, we went to the buffet breakfast. It was fabulous! We ate to our heart content... and then went back up to the room to shower and pack up... 

We headed out to LinMei Waterfalls and hiked... then to Monkey Hold Waterfalls and hiked... We did see several monkeys. Then Alan found a park with many tennis courts and the three of them played for an hour. I stayed in the car and rested. For dinner, we went to LuoDong Night Market. It was so packed... 

We headed back at 7:30 and got home by 9pm. There was traffic. After unpacking, I settled down to blog and checked my emails... 

What a fabulous overnight family trip!

I can't upload pictures for some reason... sorry...

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Family Vacation!

I was up and the day was going to be a packed but fun one...

Abby and I went for our run... She went and played some tennis while I ran home. After a quick shower, I was out the door... I had keys and gifts to drop off... And I was home by 12:45 and Isaiah came back almost right after me. We were all packed and Alan started loading the car.

We drove to Yilan... and no traffic. We arrived at MuAn Hotel by around 2:15 and their welcome buffet was nothing but snacks. Alan, Isaiah and Abby stayed in the hotel while I went out to explore. I found a great running path and saw lots of fun places to eat! I got back by 5pm and we went out to eat... so much fun!

We did go get lots of snacks... and we brought the food back to the nice lobby area and sat and ate and played mahjong... FUN... FUN... FUN...

At 8:45, we had our church prayer time and then finished one more game. I won two, Isaiah, Alan and Abby each won one... 

Isaiah came back to the room and had a hot spring soak.

I blogged... and my flights are so messed up... I'm completely confused! I will have to contact them!

Tomorrow we have breakfast at the hotel... I found a nice place for my quiet time... and we will go and have a run... and then breakfast... and check out and explore the area...

Yes, we're planning to be back in Taipei late Saturday night...

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A Different PR Day!

I was up and I knew it would be a different kind of Personal Retreat Day as Abby is here... 

We went out for a run after she went through the last of the clothing items that I had gotten for her! And her first suitcase is completely filled! We might be able to put a few books in there to get the weight up to 23kilos.

I had made a massage appointment, so she went off to that after our lunch. I took a nap... and then packed things that we were going to sell to the second hand store... But she got back and went for a nap... I scootered over to the library and picked up Isaiah's book and bought more coffee packets. I then made a few more videos for people who wanted to go see our friend's house next door.

Abby napped until 6:30 when she went to play basketball at Soochow University with Alan and Isaiah. I had the house to myself... 

I packed my stuff for our overnight family trip... and organized the room, posting things that Abby did not want and the box for the Philippines arrives tomorrow and we will pack that up next week!

Prayer time at 8:45!

And everyone came home for dinner!

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Fun Wednesday

I went out for my run and Abby joined me... 

I got home and she went to play tennis with Alan.

I got out more stuff for her to look at and tried to sort through what else she might want to take to Brazil! We had Bible study at 1:10 and I made a lunch for one of the students... and then brought panna cota that I bought from Costco! And we had another fabulous study... Please keep these students in your prayers.

Alan came to pick us up as we headed over to Isaiah's place. Abby had a nice look around and then we headed back after securing the L-shaped shower rod and curtain!

We got home at 5:30 and I had to leave again at 5:45! WOW...

Tutoring went well and I came home at 7:30 and made myself a salad... YUMMY!

Prayer time at 8:45! And it was bedtime! YIPPY!

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Low Energy Tuesday!

The weather was so perfect... cold and chilly... but I had absolutely no energy... I think I was up several times to check on messages to see what was happening with Abby... so my sleep was quite interrupted. Read on to know more...

I had my time with Jesus and then did a load of laundry! The hampers were overflowing! Then I went to Costco as I wanted to start the beef stew... I ate breakfast first... Sourdough cheese bread with butter and a mug of coffee... 

I bought quite a bit of stuff... and came home at around 11:30 and started the crock pot beef stew. (I just had a bowl of the soup and it's fabulous!) After a short nap, I went out for my run! Wow... slow but invigorating!

Alan was home when I got back! I took a shower and put more things down for people to pick up! And my shoes arrived! YIPPY!

I revised the Sunday talk into another post and I'll be doing that for the rest of the week!

I had planned to do several other things, but I did not get to them... I did order a box for the Philippines as I've got a lot of stuff gathered already!

We went to see a possible place to purchase for the church, but it was way above our budget. We will pray!

We then headed to the airport and arrived before Abby landed. She got out of customs and immigration quite quickly and we were home by 8:15. Prayer time at 8:45 and then we had Family Time at 9pm.

How wonderful to have Family Time in person!

We headed to bed quite late...

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Run Around Monday!

I was up early and again, felt as if I could sleep all day, especially with the full day I had yesterday... and I forgot to mention that it was my sister's 67th birthday. I set my alarm to wish her happy birthday and then at around 4:25, I looked in our family group chat and no one had written anything... And I thought... I need to wish her a happy birthday again... and that was GOD... as I had forgot daylight savings time... so the first time I wrote happy birthday, it was still March 7th... at 4:25, it was 12:25... and it was March 8th!

OK... about today... Alan and I were writing to Abby to figure out if she was at the airport... and she finally messaged us... yes, a group of Young Adults all went together to send her off... so very sweet! They even had dinner together!

After knowing she was going to board, I finally went for my run, which got me a bit late to my 11am appointment! I got there by 11:22! THANK YOU JESUS!

We hung out and prayed and took off on the MRT at 1:55... so I was again about 20 minutes late for my 2pm appointment. That time of prayer was divine... God stirred her heart and helped her to experience the presence and love of Jesus!

I headed back home at 5:45 and got home at around 6:15 and a neighbor again left things by my scooter... I even got another Kaiser Oven... I will test it and perhaps use it and give my current one away. We will see...

Alan came back and I had the dining room table filled with things to give away.

Tomorrow should be more relaxing...

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Women's Day

What a full day of activities!

I was up and glad I took the time to rest... as the day was very long!

I went to church early, stopping to do several errands: withdrawing cash to pay our credit card bill, which I did, looking for fun gifts for Women's Day, setting up as Isaiah was late in coming to the Young Adults Fellowship and we had two newcomers!

After that was done, I went out again to look for more fun things to give away... face masks, eye masks, feet soothing pads... WOW!

I was back and I had set up the Love Cafe before going in search of things, so that was great!

I worked with another sister to share the message: Wait Upon God's Timing! And the message was so spot-on! After the message, during dinner time, I had two prayer appointments! And of course, when I got home, I had to take care of the recycling and there were more things to give away!

I made a mess while trying to put things away and that took a while to clean up! Well... at least the floor is cleaned!

After blogging, I was exhausted. I had one more prayer time with another sister and by 10pm, I was so ready for bed!

I put the chicken in the crock pot and went to bed!

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When the Lord makes His face to shine upon you, it has the idea that He smiles upon you... how delightful!

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