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!

Daily Lovely Insight:

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

Seek Him First!

Reflection Day

I was up early and had my time with Jesus... and that's when I came up with the idea of visiting the old homes that we lived in when we were in Taipei!

Alan and Isaiah went to play tennis and then wanted to stay home to watch baseball and basketball. The World Classic Baseball and Collegiate Basketball...

I went for a run and when I got back, after a quick shower, I took off... First to 118-1 JinHwa Street 4F. Of course, I didn't go up to the 4th floor... I did before, but not today. Then I went to ShiaMen Street, Lane 130, Alley 1. But I couldn't find number 6! (Look at the pictures below!) I think that blue door was number 6!

I scootered home and the games were over. Taiwan won. San Diego State won.

We then went to pick up Fenny and headed to Gloria Mall. Unfortunately, Brooks had shut down their store because their lease was up! Alan bought a pair of shoes. Fenny bought two pairs of shoes. Isaiah bought one pair of sweats. We then went to TaiMall. They had a Brooks Store. And the lady was very kind. She called Taichung outlet and I bought six pairs for 9,618NT$, which averaged 1603NT$ per pair! Unbelievable!

The gang was hungry so we went to a nearby Shabu Shabu place! And that was a deal... four of us for 765NT$ with a drink and dessert bar!

We didn't get home until past 10pm! 

What a reflection day!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

A Date!

I was up early and did my run... not early... but in the morning... and the wind was strong and I ran slow.

Alan and I had a day planned... first we went to Isaiah's new house... I went to cruise around the traditional market and the prices were so much better than Neihu. Alan went and bought Coco and then started on the shower rod. When I got there, I put things in order and tried to stabilize the fan head... we will see next week if it worked. Then I made lots of videos for the gal who will be staying there for three months. We left at 3:30 and drove around to get to our dinner restaurant... We made reservations at a buffet dinner place... it was very nice!

We got home at 8pm and prayer time at 8:45.

I went to bed early as it was a long day... 

Tomorrow... it's the 7th of the month...

In fact, several things happened in this past month... I saw an older woman walking in our neighborhood, wearing brown stretch pants and black Skechers like what Mom used to wear... When I saw her, there was a similar blank stare... I went to drop off the two packets of adult pull-ups at the Day Care Center. Even though it was closed, just going up the elevator brought such vivid memories of Mom...As I ran the other day, I saw several elderly ladies. They all looked so lonely. 

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

Rested Well...

I was up early and went back to bed, forgetting to put Isaiah's lunch out on the table. But he got it...

I was looking forward to a day of doing nothing... 

I went out for my run... a neighbor had given me a pair of shoes, so I tried them out to see how they do... I will try again tomorrow!

I came back and took a shower and baked chicken with spinach. That's what I had for lunch. Very delicious!

I spent the rest of the afternoon, resting... I set the iRobot to vacuum... and to mop... I put in a load of laundry... I read... 

At 5:30 I went down to go run a few errands and the recycling was a mess... our janitor has the day off. So, I worked to get it cleaned up and sorted!

When I got home, I called to make two appointments for Abby: her dental appointment and her hair appointment!

Prayer time at 8:45... 

Isaiah and Alan had basketball and when they came home, they enjoyed the baked chicken with rice and spinach!

Tomorrow... date... and I don't have tutoring. They got back to me too late and Alan and I had already made plans! YIPPY!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

Soochow Study Started Back!

I was up early... and went out early... and it was great! I need to get back to doing the early morning run!

Then I was baking for my Bible study and the assistant said that we had 12 people signed up for the study! Isaiah took off and I made these great banana marshmallow chocolate muffins! They were too sweet according to the students... ha, ha, ha...

I rested and took off at 12:45... and set up and it was so great to have so many students! The time flew by! I then rushed over to tutor my student and that went well... I was out and got home to grab my other bag for tutoring at 6pm. That went well... and I was home by 7:30... this is my new Wednesday schedule!

I came home and ate and blogged and had time to talk with a friend and then prayer time at 8:45 and Family Time at 9pm! 

Wow...

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

Cool Tuesday

I was up and I had to fit in my run as I had Bible study at 10am.

I was a bit late... but I got my run in and the weather was so fabulous... If I had time, I wanted to run and run and run! It was chilly and drizzling!

The study was great. The testimonies that were shared... wow... We went until 1pm!!!!!!!!!!!

Then Kathryn and I met to go over Sunday's message and I was off to meet up with a sister to give her the gift from the YWAM Team!

I finally got home at 3:15!

Alan was home and it was nice to have a free afternoon and evening! YIPPY!

I completed my study notes for next time... and prepped for my study at Soochow tomorrow!

I had lots of food in the fridge... so dinner was easy!

It was overall a very 'cool' Tuesday!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

"FREE" Monday?

I was up early... and I had the day planned!

Since my tutoring cancelled, I had decided to scooter out to Danhsui.

After Alan and Isaiah left for work, I put the ground beef in the crock pot and went for my run. It was way too warm... and I was trying this pair of off-brand running shoes. NO CAN DO... I will give them away!

I took a quick shower and gathered up everything and took off.

First thing: I mailed the package for a friend.

Next: I updated our bank and post office passbooks.

Then... I took off to Danhsui. The ride was smooth and the YWAM Team did a fantastic job tidying up the place. I just had to put a few things back in order... but nothing major! The part that Alan painted had some peeling. I will have to buy or bring the water proof paint from the old house and treat it again. I also went to see the management person as it seems that by their records, I didn't pay the management fees. I got that cleared up and headed back towards Neihu.

I decided to stop for some veggies and fruits... and I was so glad I did... I bought a lot!

Once I was home, it was time to prep as I wanted to bring taco salad for the HOP Meeting and Prayer Gathering. I was feeling so tired... I got some done and then laid down for 30 minutes... it was worth it!

Alan came home and then we left together. Everyone enjoyed eating together... 

The meeting went well... and so did the prayer time. After I got home, I spent another hour or more to get the things put away and to pack up all the food that I had made. Now, what should I bring for the Bible study tomorrow?

People came to pick up stuff... I'm now down to just one bag that hasn't been picked up! The gal said she will for sure come by Wednesday. We shall see...

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!