Perfect Sabbath

I was up and enjoyed my time... no rush... even though my legs and my heart wanted to be out... trotting along the river side park... listening to birds and greeting fellow joggers along the path...yes, the air is cooler and my favorite weather is just around the corner.

Isaiah took off and I started reading... A friend had recommended the first book by Francine Rivers. I got it from the library... and I finished it by 5:30. It was non stop reading... I would check my phone from time to time, but I didn't even turn on the WiFi.

I also made a mug of coffee or a piece of toast with butter and cream cheese... I also read A Grief Observed... but A Voice in the Wind is so riveting... the slaughter in Jerusalem... the persecution of the early Christians... the slaves in Roman time... the lifestyle of the Romans... I had studied this... but now to read it in a historical fiction romance... that was tough... To think the gladiator killed some who he had considered to be his friend... and the promiscuity of that time... it's the same or even worst than today... It's hard to comprehend... and the community of believers... It was a great book... I've reserved Book 2 and 3... I should get them in a week... I'm glad as I probably won't sleep if I got them tomorrow!

I had several things planned... I went and donated blood... no gift... but no line... so that worked out. I had an appointment to see about my knee... It's aging... I'm praying...

Then I had tutoring at 6pm... and that went well... I was home by 8pm.

I had dinner... a nice salad and Isaiah was home. He had two hot dogs... 

Prayer time at 8:45 and I finally went to bed at 12...I should have been in bed earlier as it's my MOE day plus tutoring...  

The week has flown by... 

Daily Lovely Insight:

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Ordinary Wednesday

The Magic of Ordinary Days... I think that's the name of a book... and a movie... 

That's how I'd describe today... 

I was up and again, I was greeted with clouds... and cooler weather.

Isaiah took off and I had some time before I headed off to tutor... 

I set up the back balcony with a plastic rack that I found... it worked out quite well... And I sat and read some... 

Tutoring went well... Tutoring adults is so much easier... as long as I prepare, the time flies by!

I was home by 1pm and used the time to prep for my message on 9/28.

I also had a delicious lunch. (I had a delicious breakfast... leftover egg Benedict from Saturday get together with my co-workers from Ming Chuan!)

I left at 3pm as I wanted to stop at the library... My books came in... the complete work of CS Lewis and the Great Gatsby. I arrived on time for tutoring... 

That hour flew by and I was home and exchanging my 'bag' for the next tutoring at 6pm.

I was home by 7:30, after stopping to get gas... and prayer time was at 8:45.

Isaiah went to a baseball game at the Dome... that's the big stadium... versus the Tienmu Stadium. Yes, he's going to another game on Friday. It seems as if he has fully adjusted to being back in Taipei.

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Seek Him First

Tuesday

I was up and felt so grateful for the cooler feel of the morning air... and sad that I'm grounded... 

Isaiah took off and I got ready as I had promised a friend to attend an 'event'... at the Legislative Yuan... Lots of speeches and VIPS... but not my cup of tea... I enjoyed sitting off to the side with the students who were asked to come... that was fun!

I left early! They had bento boxes, but I had other things to do... I went and bought the calendar inserts for 2027. I only bought one... I'll see if Alan wants one... as I couldn't quite remember the size of his planner. Then I went to the post office and came home... 

Lunch was a delicious salad... and then a nap!

I had called the plumber to come and change the toilet parts for the outside bathroom. He came at 3pm and when he was finished (1500NT$), I took off for tutoring... 

This kid is again wigging out of being committed to working hard... I brought the computer so that we can do some things together. He needs to read the required books... and he's not... So, I sat there forcing him to read!

I was finished by 7:45 and headed back home... prayer time at 8:45... 

I then prepped for the long day of tutoring tomorrow... from 11-7!

I forgot to mention yesterday that Annie had bought me some corn nuts... one bag was somewhat regular: sea salt... but the other two were SALT AND VINGAR flavor... oh how joyous... she also sent three apple fritters... of course, I had found two that I hadn't eaten in the freezer. So, now I have a total of five! That's going to last me an entire year!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

Monday "Madness"

I was up early... though not as early as usual... and that's because I am most likely not going to be running or jogging or trotting this week. I'm letting my knee heal...

Now, someone asked about the fact that I have not mentioned the recycling much in my blog posts... Is it because the situation has so improved?

The truth is: it's now so messy that I don't know where to start... The outside large bins are now gone, so they've set these round trash cans out there. And with the rain, they are absolutely disgusting. The recycling area in B1 is now a 'free for all' style... the bins don't seem to match what they were labeled for. I do still go and help but what I do now is very minimal... I just pull out the bags and change to new ones. The bags that are filled are just set aside... There is no scheduled pick up date... I wait to see what other neighbors think of this 'new not improved' situation. There is a meeting coming up in September!

Ok... back to Monday... 

Isaiah is back... His plane landed at 5:12am and he took the bus to the Song Shan Airport! I was there by 7:15 but his bus hit traffic... so... I waited... At least the car started! YIPPY!

We unloaded everything and I started unpacking. He went for his physical, which is mandatory from his work. So, it's like a free morning... He was home by 11:30 and we had lunch. He went to work at 1:30.

I had unpacked and put the box down to the recycling... and gave the black suitcase away! I had organized my food cabinets before Isaiah's return, so it was great to get everything put away. Annie had bought lots of cake mixes... YIPPY! They will be perfect as I do bake for church and for Soochow Bible study which is starting back in a few weeks.

I blogged for church as the message yesterday was absolutely a blessing... If you haven't watched it, you should!

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At 3pm, I headed out as I had a few errands to run... paying bills and going to church to meet up with a sister for prayer!

7pm was our monthly HOP Meeting and Prayer time... IN PERSON!

I was glad to be home... 

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

Tranquil Sunday

I was up and had my time in the study... 

I was in no rush... Yes, there was church... and I wanted to bake... but with the rain, I decided to do things around the house... set the iRobot to mop and I did sweeping... I sat and read... and had a wonderful breakfast... or rather brunch. Rueben Sandwich with extra sauerkraut and mustard!

I had a nice nap and then went off to church early. I had a couple of items that someone was going to pick up from church.

I did bake a strawberry cream cheese cake and brought it to church... and set up Love Cafe. I was also the translator for the service!

The message was so anointed... Such JOY Christ has bestowed upon us...

We had Love Feast... I prayed with a couple of people and finally got home at 8pm.

I blogged and set things up for Isaiah's lunch... He is due back tomorrow morning at 5:10... So I had to sleep early...

NO STAYING UP TO READ... Sad, sad, sad... In fact, it looks like a busy week for me... but no running. I have to rest my knee... SAD, SAD, SAD... BUT with the message today... there is still great joy!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

Busy Saturday...

I was up... and went out later as it was drizzling... but my knee wasn't doing well... I jogged 6KM... 

I got back and took a shower and ate breakfast before heading out to the library... YUP! I renewed my library card, returned books and checked out more books... then I headed to Tienmu for a luncheon with my co-workers from Ming Chuan. We've all retired... and we have not seen each other for three years!

The restaurant kicked us out at 2:10, giving us more than 2 hours there to chat... 

I then scootered over to the Danhsui house as the toilet is plugged... I tried for an hour... we shall see...

I was home by 5pm... And feeling TIRED!

But I had very little time to rest as I had made an appointment for a massage at 6:30... I wanted to cancel, but decided I should go... Why did I want to cancel? You guessed it... I thought staying home to read was a lot more enticing... CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT?!?!?!?!?!

I started on Persuasion and got Oliver Twist... ha, ha, ha... 

Of course, the massage was fabulous... The time always goes by so quickly... And my knee felt revived afterwards... Wow... I should make this a weekly thing!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

Yes, Another MOE Day!

I was up... not early... no run... although it was my favorite weather... RAIN!

I had the box down for pick up and I had to give the guard the envelope with the slip and money plus someone was coming to pick up a pair of Nike collector's shoes... They were not new... but still quite nice.

And then since the rain was so heavy, I left early and I was completely soaked when I arrived at the MOE Office... down to my underwear and everything I brought to change into was all soaked... and even the towel... 

Oh well... 

The day flew by... I had things to do... editing that brochure... I finished and did have time to catch up on news... and read the book I brought. It was a delightful day.

I also had my breakfast, lunch, snack... milk tea, milk coffee... it was just a great day!

I rode to tutor and was again soaked... and late... I went until 7:30 and came home at 8:10... and boy, it felt so good to be home.

Prayer time at 8:45. I blogged and checked my email... 

Tomorrow I'm going to go to the library... I have books that have arrived... but my week of reading has flown by. 

Yes, I did stay up tonight... so delightful!

I had music placing and just enjoyed the evening... 

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!