For the start of the last day of 2011, as a family, we joined the bike ride to break the Guiness World Record of having more than 120,000 people riding bikes all around the island of Taiwan. It's really true. It was really fun!Seek Him First!!!!!
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Good-bye 2011, Hello 2012
For the start of the last day of 2011, as a family, we joined the bike ride to break the Guiness World Record of having more than 120,000 people riding bikes all around the island of Taiwan. It's really true. It was really fun!
Friday, December 23, 2011
Ateam's Christmas 2011 Newsletter
"... and they will call him Immanuel -- which means, God with us." Matthew 1:23
Isaiah turned 13 this past November and is now officially a teenager. He has started the first year of junior high and loves it. He joined the Guitar Club and has progressed quite rapidly. He also won first place in the school-wide 7th grade English Reading Contest. He enjoys being homeschooled and also loves going to school so that he can hang out with friends and play sports. He also recently decided to attend a youth group in our neighborhood.
Abigail turned 12 this past November and will be graduating from elementary school this coming June. She continues to be on the worship team as their regular drummer and enjoys playing ping pong and running track. She was the representative for the school’s model student award and also participated in the 400 and 800meters relay and the 200meters races. She has signed up for the 6th grade graduation trip in February. This will be her first big overnight trip
away from home.
Alan is slowing down a bit as he had several different health problems this past year with his foot and passing of kidney stones. He is beginning to feel his age, although he will never admit it. He continues to enjoy teaching at Soochow University, coaching the English Department basketball teams and playing tennis whenever possible.
Lovely decided to challenge herself this past year by training for a marathon which she completed in December. It was a fabulous experience, although it took time and money to pursue such a goal. People ask if she will continue to run in the year to come and her
answer is: I am always on the run! She also had to present a paper in New Zealand, which was another first for her, being in the country of New Zealand. She is looking forward to retiring from Ming Chuan University and waits upon God to lead her in other interesting and new pursuits.
Looking Ahead – Prayer Requests:
Our family verse for 2012 – Zech. 4:6
1. Homeschooling both Isaiah and Abigail.
2. Managing our finances with Lovely’s retirement.
3. Service opportunities at House of Praise and around the island.
4. School responsibilities for Alan.
5. Lovely’s heart to develop in writing and accepting other speaking engagements.
6. Being a witness in our parenting style and marriage relationship.
7. Walking ever closer to the heart of God as a family and individually.
Abigail turned 12 this past November and will be graduating from elementary school this coming June. She continues to be on the worship team as their regular drummer and enjoys playing ping pong and running track. She was the representative for the school’s model student award and also participated in the 400 and 800meters relay and the 200meters races. She has signed up for the 6th grade graduation trip in February. This will be her first big overnight trip
away from home.
Alan is slowing down a bit as he had several different health problems this past year with his foot and passing of kidney stones. He is beginning to feel his age, although he will never admit it. He continues to enjoy teaching at Soochow University, coaching the English Department basketball teams and playing tennis whenever possible.
Lovely decided to challenge herself this past year by training for a marathon which she completed in December. It was a fabulous experience, although it took time and money to pursue such a goal. People ask if she will continue to run in the year to come and her
answer is: I am always on the run! She also had to present a paper in New Zealand, which was another first for her, being in the country of New Zealand. She is looking forward to retiring from Ming Chuan University and waits upon God to lead her in other interesting and new pursuits.
Looking Ahead – Prayer Requests:
Our family verse for 2012 – Zech. 4:6
1. Homeschooling both Isaiah and Abigail.
2. Managing our finances with Lovely’s retirement.
3. Service opportunities at House of Praise and around the island.
4. School responsibilities for Alan.
5. Lovely’s heart to develop in writing and accepting other speaking engagements.
6. Being a witness in our parenting style and marriage relationship.
7. Walking ever closer to the heart of God as a family and individually.
Seek Him First!
The "FUN" Runners
The run was filled with interestingly dressed people. There were bumble bee, spiderman, tutu dancer, reindeers, transformer, beer-laiden robot, businessmen, and more!
My favorite was these guys. They were fully dressed as businessmen even carrying their briefcases. And they were FAST. By the 33km mark, they were soaking wet with sweat and yet they kept going with a cheerful spirit, waving at all the bystanders.
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Sunday, December 18, 2011
The Finish Line
It was a beautiful December morning. The temperature was quite warm and at times, the wind was quite strong. The elite runner broke the course record!!!! I broke my own record -- I finished and ran the whole course!!! So much more to write about... It was a great experience. Will upload more pictures later. Will write more later. One thing for sure -- prayer brought me through to cross the finish line. 
Thursday, December 15, 2011
50 Years of Praises
I joyously welcomed my 50th birthday this past Monday. God has been so faithful. I went to Bible study and Amy, my sister in Christ, brought a cake. Another gal, Rachel, had a camera, and Sonja (her birthday was the next day) and I celebrated together. I also received lots of email messages from friends and family members, not to mention FIVE phone calls from my beloved mom. I felt so loved. No gifts were exchanged as I truly do NOT get into that. I look forward to another blessed year of adventures with God as my Good Shepherd.
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Friday, December 9, 2011
People, Places and Things
Yes, it has almost been a month since I last posted on our family blog. I will be writing our Christmas Newsletter "SOON"... but for now, I thought I'd post a few pictures to let you see some people, places and things that have been happening in this past month. Isaiah had his school Athletic Meet. Abby was selected as the Model Student to represent her school to receive the award. Both Alan and Abby went up on stage, shook hands with Taipei Mayor Hau as he presented her with the award. They both also met the Director of the Ministry of Education. House of Praise invited Davy Liu, a well known Christian illustrator and author and the kids enjoyed his testimony and meeting him. These are only some highlights of all that we have been doing this past month. One more thing -- The kids celebrated their birthday with a week full of surprises and activities. BUT we did not take any pictures. Can you believe it? We went out to breakfast. We went out for dinner. They bought bubble milk tea for all their classmates and friends. December promises to be another fantastic month... and then it will be 2012!!!! Please do keep us in your prayers. I promise that I won't wait a whole month before I write again. But if time flies by faster than the speed of light, then I better wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year NOW. (Oh, and Happy Thanksgiving, too!!!)
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