A Sabbath Rest!

I was up and then got Mom up and out.

I always look forward to my Sabbath! And after tidying up the bathroom and Mom's room, I eat an enjoyable breakfast... like today -- raisin bread and coffee! Then it was time to read and rest! At around 11am, I went to sort paperwork that Alan had pulled out of our filing cabinets: old insurance policies, utilities bills, etc. That took an hour and then I rested. A nice nap... I had planned to go to RTMart as I had a cash coupon that expires today. So, off I went... and they had packaged coffee on sale... I also made a stop at Costco, which is right next door. I got hamburger patties... that will be our meal for next week! We already have chips and pickles and buns, cheese, etc. 

I was home and had to put everything away and head out as time was short. If I wanted a run, I had to go... 10k... I was working on my stride and posture. I was home and hopped into the shower-fast! Mom was going to be home all too soon! 

The good thing was: Isaiah had a company dinner last night and he's such a dear! He brought home all the leftovers. They ate at a nice Italian restaurant and the food is delicious!

After Mom went to bed, I had tutoring. 

Alan and Isaiah had work and then they went to play basketball!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

Wonderful Wednesday

I was up and got Mom up and out and went and did the recycling! That was a big task as we had so much stuff... people order things and there is so much packing material... 

Then I was and preparing my talk and the bike ride and Women's Day event after I had a delicious egg omelette breakfast!

I rested for about an hour and then went out for my run!

I decided to go to WGE for the shower and then go and pay bills. etc before tutoring.

The hour flew by and I was heading home at 5:40!

My 7:30 tutoring CANCELLED! YIPPY! I had a free evening!

Daily Lovely Insight:

My back is not completely healed, but I'm trusting God to move... and restore! Taking care of my mom is getting harder and harder for me... and I realized... I'm turning 64 this year... I am asking God to let me keep running... I sure do enjoy it... if it's pain-free!

Seek Him First!

Bible Study Tuesday

I was up early and got Mom up and showered and she ate breakfast and went to the Day Care!

I then cleaned up and put everything together and went to church for my Bible study group. I always need the time to set up everything.

We had two people on line and everyone else came! YIPPY! The study went long as the discussion was deep... I got home at 1pm and put everything away and took a nap! YIPPY!

At 3:15, I finally went out for my 10k and it was a slow run. Maybe my running days are coming to an end... caring for Mon takes a toll on my back... I love the time to be out there... I will trust and wait upon the LORD!

I was home and got Mom's dinner together and took a quick shower. I also put more potatoes in the crock pot... 

Alan was home... resting... He didn't have class today. 

No tutoring tonight. It was a nice free evening... I'm so glad. I worked on the notes for the Prayer Bike Ride for Saturday and my upcoming talk in March.

Daily Lovely Insight:

Bear with each other... yes, I'm preparing for March 16th talk...

Seek Him First!

Smooth Monday

I slept so well... Got up for my morning time... and then it was getting Mom up and out... 

Alan and I had to go to the bank to 'transfer' the chop from being the head of the Complex Board to the New Head... that took longer than I had expected... but we finally finished and Alan went to school while I went to buy veggies and to get a key made. By 10:30, I couldn't find a locksmith that was opened, so I headed home.

I put the potatoes into the crock pot, ate my breakfast and went out for my 10k. 

After coming back, I didn't have time to take a shower... that's ok... I wanted to take a longer one at WGE and that's what I did after I finished tutoring.

I went back to one of the locksmiths and got the key done and went to WGE. So nice... a nice long shower with those nice powerful shower heads.

I was home and got Mom's dinner ready and went down to check the recycling and to throw out the trash and Mom was home.

After she went to bed, Alan, Isaiah and I had dinner.

Tonight at 9pm, I also had my Revelation Bible study. Tomorrow morning is my Ephesians study... Wow... 

Daily Lovely Insight:

I've started to prepare for my talk on March 16th: Bear with One Another, Ephesians 4:2

Seek Him First!

Encouraging Sunday!

At least that was the topic of my message: Encourage One Another...

Unfortunately, we didn't have a big crowd as most people were feeling under the weather and stayed home!

Ok... let me back track... 

I was up early and worked on putting everything away... the suitcase and the carry-on and the food items. I also set bags of things to give away! YEAH!

Then it was time for a short walk down to get bread... 

Alan went to play tennis. Isaiah stayed home as he was back very late last night... or rather early morning.

I got Mom up and she ate breakfast... we left for church at 2pm!

I worked on setting up and we had an abundance of snacks... so yummy. Mom also enjoyed the snacks... I didn't get her lunch!

I spoke on I Thess. 5:11: Therefore, encourage one another and build up one another, just as you are doing...

We ate dinner at church and then dropped people off... Alan was exhausted. We also dropped Isaiah off to get his scooter as he didn't ride home since there was drinking at the KTV Warwick Party last night.

We were home by 8:30 and Alan went to bed and I got Mom to bed... 

It was a long and fruitful day... and the week has started! 

Mom seems better... so I hope she will go to the Day Care all week... 

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

Warm Saturday

I was up early... and after Isaiah took off for his EMAW group, I went for a run. I was hoping to hit 20 to make up for Wednesday, but it got too warm. I hit 16k. 

Isaiah did not go play tennis even though the weather was perfect. He came home to rest.

I took a shower and ate zucchini for my mid morning snack and cucumbers with salad dressing. So delicious. I had all the ingredients to make a huge salad for my meals today... So yummy!

Alan was at the airport in Seattle and then boarded the flight for Taiwan. I followed him on flight tracker and his flight seemed to be late. But when I checked at 8:15, it was back on time!

I'm meeting him at the SongShan Airport as he will take the bus from the Taoyuan International to SongShan. I didn't want to drive out there by myself at night. Isaiah went out with Fenny.

Mom was up and ate well... But she looked tired. So, after dinner, I got her back to bed after giving her some OTC cough medicine. I still hear mucus!

I was going to run the dreadmill but decided just to rest at home... so I didn't hit 60 for this week... 57.2k! Oh well... next week!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First

Mom Made It...

I was up super early... and I got Mom up and showered and she made it to the Day Care Center.

I had tutoring at 10:30 and went for my 10k run. The weather was fabulous. I had cancelled my afternoon tutoring but kept the helper as he didn't need to come on Wednesday. 

After tutoring, I got a load of laundry done as I wanted to wash Mom's blankets AGAIN! Then I figured out how to use the Thermomix and made this delicious oatmeal dish for Mom's breakfast... Wow... it cooks and mixes... I can use it to make soup and congee... ha, ha, ha... Another machine!

At 4pm, I finally went to run errands... I wasn't in a rush as I didn't have to be home when Mom's back at 5:15. I set everything on the counter for the helper and dinner in the fridge. I went to buy a special meal for Isaiah and I!

I don't know how the day flew by so quickly.

Daily Lovely Insight:

Today I thought of Heidelberg... And the song... HOW GREAT THOU ART!

Seek Him First!