Tuesday, July 30, 2024

It's the Last Day of July!

yI was up early... and it was not any cooler... In fact, I looked ahead and the low all week will be 26 and the high... over 30! Even with a little rain, the air is muggy and humid!

I ran my 9k and came home for a quick shower.

I started to cook red bean soup as someone gave me lots of assorted beans... red, green, black and soy! I'm going to make different sweet soups this week and even for our Love Feast on Sunday!

Without giving my mom her sleeping pill, she is a lot more alert in the morning. After she left, I went down to do the recycling! YEAH! Nice and clean!

I worked at home for an hour before heading out to tutor at 11am. I was home at 1:30 after a quick stop at WGE.

For lunch I had noodles with soup and turnip! YUMMY!

I took a quick shower and a nap... and was off again at 4pm!

The day flew by! I had the helper here for Mom care... as I don't get back until a little past 6pm.

Isaiah had basketball tonight!

I had prayer time at 9pm!

Next week, I will be tutoring from 7:30 to 9:30 on Wednesday evening!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Did you read the book of Isaiah? Here are more verses from my reading this morning:

The 4 Promises In Isaiah 58:11 -

Isaiah 59:19 [AKJV] When the enemy... - First Assembly Church | Facebook

Isaiah 60:22 – CLife Prayer

There are more... but I will stop here!

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Romans 5:3-4 – 94.1 KXOJ

Wow... I Needed That...

I was up early and ran 9k. It was hot! Even at such early morning hour!

I was home and went and bought veggies. I was hoping to get carrots and potatoes and tomatoes, but the store just opened and didn't have much. I got three Chinese radish (turnips) and 12 tangerines for only 3US$!

I was home and started the dinner in the crock pot!

Then it was time to get Mom ready and out!

After she left, I made several phone calls: booked the cement guy to look at the fifth floor on August 10th. Booked the faucet guy for this Friday! And booked a massage for 2:45!

I worked on tidying up the house, putting away the clothes that are dried in the back balcony and settled down to work on my talk for August 18th. 

After lunch, I took a nap and then went to WGE before heading for my 90 minutes workout. On the way home, I got gas and paid two bills! The rain didn't start!

The crock pot dinner turned out nicely. I got Mom's dinner ready and the phone rang! She was home.

Oh... I packed up things for a friend who just moved into a place... mugs, glasses, plates, bowls, spoons... 

Isaiah was home for dinner! Tomorrow night he will have basketball.

Daily Lovely Insight:

Today's reading was from Isaiah 54-58! So many wonderful verses in those chapters!

Isaiah 54:10 - Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be re...

Isaiah 55:11 so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return  to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for  which I

Scripture Song Series – Isaiah 56:7 KJV – SonLight Education Ministry

You got the idea??? Read those chapters and see for yourself!

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Romans 5:3-4 – 94.1 KXOJ

Monday, July 29, 2024

Repair at the Old House!

I was up early and did not go out for a run as I had to meet a friend who came back from the States last night and needed some cash in case the rental place he was going to look at works out. He will need to put a deposit on it. So, I met up with him at 7am down in the center of town!

I scootered back and it was time for Mom Care.

After Mom left, I checked the recycling, dropped off shoes for donation as boxes are being packed and headed to the old house. The cement workers were late, so I went and bought my breakfast/lunch! They came at 10 and worked until 12 and took a lunch break. They came back at 1:00 and have tentatively finished at 4pm and I paid them in full! I trust that they will be back at a later date to finish things up as we need to see what's happening on the fifth floor. Fixing what's happening in our house won't work unless we fix what's happening upstairs.

While they worked, I cleaned the house. I went through the kitchen shelves and wiped everything down. I threw away empty glass and bento box containers. I cleaned out the front balcony. I cleaned the back balcony. When they left, I left and came home to contact the plumber. The faucets in the bathrooms are leaking. So, I will have to go back at 1:30 on Friday! AIYO! 

I hopped into the shower as I was so sticky and stinky!

Mom was back and I had dinner in the rice cooker. I started it before leaving for the old house! It was yummy. Italian chicken with rice and mozzarella cheese! Wow...

While at the old house and the workers were at their lunch break, I had gone to buy adult diapers! Yeah! So... I've stocked up!

It has been an exhausting day. I hope I will have time to rest tomorrow. With two Typhoon Days, I need an additional day to rest this week! Not only that, but the fridge socket situation and the repairs needed at the old house! And I did share three times this month: once at HOP and twice at GEM! Not to mention all the tutoring I've been doing...

When Mom went to bed, I was going to go for a very short run, but instead I watched McFarland, USA, a film about cross country running... ha, ha, ha...! I did hit my step goal for today from all the walking!

And VBS lunch was great! The kids loved the grilled cheese sandwiches!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Isaiah 49:16, I Have Engraved You on the Palms of My Hands Printable,  Minimalist Bible Verse Wall Art Print, Modern Christian Home Wall Deco -  Etsy Hong Kong

Isaiah 50:4 | The Name of the LORD is a Strong Tower

I felt doubly blessed this morning as both of these verses were on my read-through-the-Bible-in-a-year schedule!

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Romans 5:3-4 – 94.1 KXOJ

Sunday, July 28, 2024

Double Service Sunday!

I was up early and did not go out for a run... yes, it's my rest day. I did not go to WGE either! I did not go for a walk...

I went to pick up things that are to be given to different ladies at GEM as I spoke there this morning.

I did a load of laundry... and then left at 10am, after cleaning the recycling area.

The service was great... I shared on Jesus Walking on Water... Matthew 14:22-36!

I went long and had to rush back home to get Mom ready to go out for our afternoon service. Isaiah was home!

We always like to be at church by 2:30 to help with set up!

We had a lot of people for the GEM Service and we had a lot of people for the HOP Service!

Isaiah had a basketball game at 7pm, so he and Fenny left at 6:10. Our HOP Service also went long... One testimony went especially long. Isaiah was the translator!

I got Mom home by 7:45 and got her to bed... then I went to buy bread and went back to church as VBS lunch tomorrow is grilled cheese sandwich. I can't be there as I have to be at the Old House for the cement repair! So, I have a gal from my Bible study making the grilled cheese sandwiches. I just needed to get everything there TONIGHT! I'm glad I went over as the front door was not locked properly and the sign was still outside!

By the time I got home, I was tired... it's another early morning tomorrow... and a full day!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Matthew 14:27 But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don't be afraid,” he said.  “Take courage. I am here!” | New Living Transl… | Bible prayers, God loves  me, Bible apps

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Romans 5:3-4 – 94.1 KXOJ 

Saturday, July 27, 2024

The Weekend...

I was up early... and with clouds in the sky, it was nice to run 8k.

I was home and got Isaiah up as he went to coach tennis... for $$$$!

I went to WGE and took a shower and then went and picked up books for tutoring!

I was home and it was Mom Care!

Isaiah had a lunch appointment plus I made an appointment for him to get a massage! I have to be home for Mom... 

Mom was quite active. She kept doing this weird hand motion... I tried to ask what she was doing but her answer didn't make sense at all! By mid afternoon, she was tired! 

This evening, Isaiah went off to dinner with his basketball buddies... 

I watched the highlights from the opening ceremony for the Olympics in Paris... and yes, I went to bed early!

Daily Lovely Insight:

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Romans 5:3-4 – 94.1 KXOJ

Friday, July 26, 2024

I Need A Nap!

I was up early and out for my 8k. It was nice... cooler and cloudy!

I was in the shower and out in a flash!

I started the dinner cooking in the rice cooker as there will be three layers: chicken, rice, cheese!

Then it was Mom Care.

After she took off, I prepared for my tutoring and that went from 10-11:15! I had the dinner cooking while I was tutoring and it came out beautifully. I had that for lunch!

I headed out to drop off donations after I ordered the boxes which will arrive on Monday. They will be packed and be ready for pick up by Tuesday! The Philippines was hit hard by this typhoon, so they will appreciate all that we are shipping!

I was home and called the electrician. He came over at 3:30 and he will fix it... by drilling a hole into the cabinet next to the fridge, run a line from a socket in there to the fridge socket and then the fridge socket will work. We cannot find where the line came apart, unless we knock down walls! That line is from the other side of my kitchen, where my hot water dispenser is! AIYO! So... for 50US$, I had to make an executive decision and got it done!

So... I didn't have time to take a nap... My mind was napping, but I had to keep going!

Isaiah was home for dinner and he also enjoyed what I made as did Mom!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Verse of the Day: Isaiah 40:31

Well, this was part of my morning reading... The Lord knew...

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Romans 5:3-4 – 94.1 KXOJ

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Ditto Yesterday's Title!

I was up early and went out for my run... it was cooler than yesterday... but still nothing! I ran 9k!

Even with 'nothing, they announced that today will be another Typhoon Day... No work for Isaiah... No Day Care for my mom! And today was to be my Sabbath... 

I decided to read and rest and to wake Mom up late... At least I had a few hours... but... it turned out I needed those few hours as the fridge was not working.

After testing several possibilities, it was the wall sockets that were out!

A friend came over to try to fix it, but there is something wrong with the electrical wiring in the socket. I will have to call the electrician tomorrow. I had an extension cord and hooked the plug to a socket in our dining room! So, the fridge is running! Glad that I don't have much in the fridge! With the fridge pushed out, I cleaned the back wall and the floor. It was filthy!

After Mom went to bed, I watched the movie, 23 Blast. It was based on a true story and quite good.

So, even though it was not exactly the Sabbath that I had wanted, it was still a delight!

Daily Lovely Insight:

isaiah 36 and 37

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Romans 5:3-4 – 94.1 KXOJ

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Typhoon Day!

I was up early and went out and ran 9k!

I was hoping for a bit more rain or wind, but nothing. And there was no one out. I didn't see anyone until on my way back. I saw my neighbor!

I was home and checked the recycling area and then took a shower. Since I was not in a hurry, I decided to trim my hair. I quite like the result!

I had tutoring at 9am as we could not meet today.

I cancelled my 4:30 tutoring session. I didn't want to chance it by riding out to their house.

The session went well... and then it was Mom Care time.

I had lots of food in the fridge. Isaiah also ate!

I worked on my tutoring prep while Mom sat and ate!

And Mom Bea is finally posting or publishing... She had a wonderful birthday celebration!

The day went by slowly and I wanted to open the windows but could not. The wind would blow the slight rain fall into our house... it felt so nice and cool outside! It felt cooler than in the morning when I went out for my run!!!!!

There is rumor that they might announce that tomorrow will also be a typhoon day!?!?!?!?!?!!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Isaiah 35:10 and those the... - St Stephen's Church Bentilee | Facebook

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Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Mom Bea's Birthday & Bible Study Tuesday!

Happy Birthday: Birthday, Birthday Wishes, Notebook, Journal, Diary

I was up and I saw that the ground was wet, thinking it would be cool... Was I ever wrong!

It was so muggy that my palms had water dripping... 

I ran 8km.

I was home and got the lunch ready for the ladies. There were only three of us. One is out of the country. One is sick. We won't have our next study until September.

Then a neighbor had strollers for me to give away. I posted those and there were taken by 5pm.

I also got a bag of shoes and one of the pairs was a great one for Isaiah. He fit... extra wide toe box, extra cushion, size 9! Exactly for him! Brand new! My neighbors are so nice to me!

We finished the study at 12:45 and I took one of the gals home as I wanted to drop off the panini press for the VBS Lunch on Thursday. The gal is sick so I will drop everything off tomorrow, depending on the weather as Thursday is to be my Sabbath. God will work this out! I will have to buy bread and show the helpers how to make grilled cheese sandwich!

I had to rush back by 1:30 as the air drill started! No vehicle can be moving between 1:30 to 2pm! I got home and finished cleaning up and putting everything away. I also took down the clean clothes and put that away! Yes, tidied up Mom's room and bathroom and got the iRobot going!

I worked on my talk for Sunday as I wanted to send off the ppt by tomorrow!

Mom was back by 5:15 and I had dinner ready!

Isaiah went to play basketball tonight. 

The rain has started but it hasn't been bad. We will see... 

Daily Lovely Insight:

Daily Verse: Isaiah 33:6 | KCIS 630

Isaiah 33:6... Matthew 6:33

Matthew 6:33 Ministry

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Monday, July 22, 2024

Approaching Typhoon!

I was up super early... I think I should define what I mean... When I say 'super early', that means before 4am. If I say early, that means I was up by 5am. 

I was thinking I'd only run 5k, depending on the heat... but I actually ran 8k! So, perhaps this week, I will make my 50k. There is news that a typhoon might be hitting the island by late Tuesday night. It is a mild one, but it will dump a lot of rain and perhaps be quite windy. If that's so, I might have to cancel my tutoring for Wednesday. We shall see...

I was thinking about my lack of motivation for running... And I think it's only because of this heat! Once the weather cools down, I think I will want to be out there running more. I still enjoy the time to be alone!

After helping with the recycling, I came home and cleaned up Mom's room and her bathroom. I then settled down to read my student's writing while a simple white cake was baking in the oven. When that was ready, I left for Costco at around 10:30 with the cake!

I was to supply today's lunch for HOP VBS and Costco hot dogs was the plan. I had dropped off all the condiments at church plus the chips. So, off I went and got the hot dogs and drinks and went to church. I wanted to set everything up nicely. There were only seven kids plus three helpers. I then headed back to the Costco area, but this time, I went to RTMart. I wanted to get boxed drinks for all the lunches for these two weeks. I dropped them off and tidied up the area as the kids were finished with lunch and getting ready to start their afternoon program.

I was home by 2:30 and did not go to WGE. Instead, I took a shower and rested. It was so hot outside that riding around in the heat had completely drained me.

Mom was back and I had dinner ready. After she went to bed, I went off to meet up with friends from the UK for dinner. Isaiah joined us, too!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Isaiah 30-15 - Spiritual Wall Art - Bible Verses Art - Minimalist Scripture  2 by Studio Grafiikka

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Romans 5:3-4 – 94.1 KXOJ

Sunday, July 21, 2024

A Fulfilling Sunday!

I was up early and even though I wasn't going out running, I like gettin up early.

I did a load of laundry and went down to get the recycling done!

Then, it was time to head out as I spoke at GEM for their morning service. Isaiah was home.

I got back and we got Mom ready to go to church!

It was set up time! And we had a lot of newcomers since two people were getting baptized.

I had to translate!

We didn't get home until 7:30 and Mom was very alert and talkative! Church and singing and clapping help a lot! She likes being at church! She also gets to eat snacks while we are busy with set up! On the drive home, she was counting all the street lights! But she thought I was Teacher Hsieh and Isaiah was her assistant! We have no idea who Teacher Hsieh is! And she also said she had seven children... Hum????

Last night we watched American Underdog. I highly recommend the movie! 

The week has started! And yes... it's going to be a hot and busy one!

Daily Lovely Insight:

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Romans 5:3-4 – 94.1 KXOJ

Saturday, July 20, 2024

Isaiah Is Home!

Yes, I'm so glad that he didn't have to report for the military duty for this week! I had made a dentist appointment for Mom, so he was a big help! I don't know how I can do it without him or having someone else around. I have to drive and then go and park the car...  Mom can't sit there on her own. You never know if she would get up and start to walk around.

I was up early and ran over 8k to hit 50 for another week of extreme heat!

Isaiah had gone to coach tennis! I went to WGE for a quick shower and a workout.

I got Mom up and she had breakfast and then we left for the dentist at 1:45. After her appointment, we went and ate dumplings and potstickers and had Coco drinks as well!

We drove to pick up the old clock that I had fixed. Free of charge! YEAH!

And we were home!

I had made an appointment for Isaiah to get a two hour massage, while I stayed home with Mom!

We had a light dinner and after she went to bed, I cleaned the house and then settled to watch a mystery TV show before Isaiah got home! We watched American Underdog! You can google that movie... and let me know what you think!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Hosea 5:15 Then I will return to My place until they admit their guilt and  seek My face; in their affliction they will earnestly seek Me."

Sometimes only through suffering will people earnestly seek God!

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Romans 5:3-4 – 94.1 KXOJ

Friday, July 19, 2024

Beware! Extreme Heat!

I was out and ran my usual 8k.

It was nice to get home and drink some lemonade! So refreshing!

I forgot to update you as to the complex meeting last night! Yes, we are going to get a new janitor. And the meeting did not go long! Yes, I baked this orange banana concoction and they loved it. I thought it wasn't sweet enough. I should have put in another cup of brown sugar, but they thought it was superb! Overall, the meeting went well... The next one is set for August 15th. Please continue to pray!

So... after Mom left, I got myself set up in Abby's room to tutor at 10am. The hour again went fast and I had the AC on! I also ate my lunch in her room with the AC on!

At 12 noon, I headed to church to bring over the donation and to clean up the church love cafe. I've been wanting to do that but last week I was at the old house cleaning. And the cement guy gave me a quote -- 800US$ and the work will start on July 29th, taking about three days! I went to WGE and did my usual workout, but without rushing! I was home by 3pm and back in Abby's room with the AC on!

Tonight, Isaiah went out to dinner with Fenny.

I went out to have dinner with my Bible study gals at one of the ladies' home! She cooked and those who could not attend were online via Zoom!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Psalm 48:14 – 104.3 The Bridge

What a beautiful promise!

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Romans 5:3-4 – 94.1 KXOJ

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Nap-filled Sabbath!

I was up super early and still did not beat the heat. Looking at the weather forecast, there is no time to beat the heat as it's just going to be hot... until about mid September! (When Alan is back!)

I ran 8k at a very slow pace... not as slow as Alan but still... my legs just didn't want to move.

I put a load in and hopped into the shower. Then I worked on organizing my closet as I hang things in sets for easy access! 

By getting up so early, I had more time before I needed to get Mom up, so I went down and made sure the recycling was done!

After Mom went off, I settled on the sofa and read. Well... read and napped!

I had a great breakfast and a great lunch...

In the afternoon, I turned on the AC and napped some more... 

I decided not to go out to WGE as the sun just sizzles and fries a person! The heat is intense.

I did bake a cake for the complex meeting tonight!

Mom was back and I had her dinner ready!

Isaiah found out that he wasn't selected to report for the week of military service. YIPPY!

Daily Lovely Insight:

This was part of my morning reading!

Daily Devotion: Isaiah 26:3-4 – CROSSROADS MINISTRIES

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Romans 5:3-4 – 94.1 KXOJ

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Sizzling... Blaring...Extremely Hot!

I was up early and did get to go out before the temperature jumped... But I only ran 8k.

It was time to get Mom up and out... and then down to help with the recycling and then I was out for my first tutoring appointment. 

Before leaving, I had put veggies in the rice cooker and when I got home, they were finished! What a great lunch!

I decided to turn on the AC and take a nap! LUXURIOUS! I was up so early that the nap was absolutely refreshing!

Then I was out again and the heat was still blaring!

My second tutoring session went well... The helper was here with Mom.

This evening before prayer time with a sister I went to WGE. The AC is always so nice there.

Isaiah had dinner out with friends and he ran on the dreadmill at the office.

Daily Lovely Insight:

Psalm 130

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Romans 5:3-4 – 94.1 KXOJ

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Worked From Home Day

I was not up early enough but I ran my 8k. Thank you, Jesus!

After a quick shower, I was getting Mom ready and out!

I had a lot planned for today!

I started with putting away the rice cookers, which meant doing a bit of shuffling in the back balcony.

Edit the new study. FINISHED!

Read and comment on 30 pages of my student's 'novel'. FINISHED!

Prep for my other tutoring sessions! FINISHED!

Send off my July 21st PPT! FINISHED AND SENT!

At 3:30, I finally left to go to WGE and then to go and see a friend's house that has been newly renovated! Stunning! The friend also gifted me with a bag of veggies and fruit. I got home and cut everything up and cooked the rest after Mom went to bed!

Mom came home with POOP all over her fingers. I had to put her immediately on the toilet and soak her fingers and cut her fingernails. I could not get that stuff off! It was caked on! SOLID!

After she ate and went to bed, it was nice to sit and have a free evening!

Isaiah came back and ran 4k. I will join him for one of his runs! He will run on the dreadmill at work for Wednesday and Friday. So maybe on Thursday??? It would be nice to run in the evening as I think it is cooler!

I didn't get to talk to Alan!

Daily Lovely Insight:

John 2:9-11 NLT Illustrated: "His Disciples See a Glimpse of His Glory" —  Heartlight® Gallery

So, the headwaiter is someone who knew you before you became a believer. Thus, his comment of the wine (you) will be a comparison. Pastor Luke's point: Do people see a difference in your life after you've come to know Jesus? Are you a better or the best version of you since you've met Jesus?

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Romans 5:3-4 – 94.1 KXOJ

Monday, July 15, 2024

A Sizzling Hot Day!

I was out for my run by 5:51 and of course, that was not early enough. I was able to complete 8k.

Then it was home for a shower and Mom Care!

After Mom left, I cleaned up her room and her bathroom and called Ms. Hsieh. YEAH! She was available so I went for a 90 minute massage!

It was absolutely blissful!

I decided to head over to the traditional market as there's a second hand store there. I was looking for pants with elastic and shoes with velcro for Mom. I found the pants, but not the shoes.

I headed back in the heat and heated up my lunch and called Alan. We talked for about 30 minutes! YIPPY!

I was out again as I wanted to stop by WGE. I didn't have time this past weekend!

I also had a Tatung rice cooker fixed for 12US$. I got that home and cleaned it up with citric acid! It looks like new.

At 3:50, Elaine came over for prayer time! It's nice to catch up with her once a month. I had the AC on!

Mom was back promptly at 5:10.

This evening, Isaiah went out for a 4k run! I was going to join him, but he wanted to run on his own... Oh well... Maybe tomorrow night or Wednesday night... or Thursday night... That would be nice to go do a short run on one of the evenings... We shall see!

Daily Lovely Insight:

When obeying God, don't do a mediocre job. Fill the water pots to the brim! 

That was one of the interesting insights from yesterday's sermon! The servants could have done a so-so job, but they didn't. They obeyed and fill each water pot to the brim. They could have thought it senseless to do as Jesus instructed them since the guests had already completed the custom of the Jewish purification. Why are they being asked to fill them again? 

Instead of questioning Jesus, they followed orders and did the job with excellence!

Jesus Came to Manifest His Glory. A study of John 2:11–12 | by Gabriel  Mattix | Medium

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Sunday, July 14, 2024

A More Relaxed Sunday... Sort Of...

I was up early but instead of going out for a bike ride or a walk to the local market, I decided to put away more of the winter blankets and start working on my tutoring prep!

Isaiah was fast asleep. So, in those morning hours, I got a lot done. I took down the two loads of laundry that I had done yesterday and put away some of the bedding that's washed! The bed looks so nice!

It was nice to prep for my tutoring this week!

Then it was time to wake Mom up and fed her and get her ready for church.

I had already brought everything down to the car.

And yes, I had cleaned up the recycling area, too!

I had to translate for the speaker and Isaiah drummed. We had two newcomers, but I didn't get to talk to them much. One guy was from Scotsdale, Arizona. 

Pastor Luke shared from John 2 and he had several beautiful insights:

1. Comparing John 1:1 and John 2:1, what was the meaning of 'in the beginning' versus 'on the third day'?

2. Comparing the servant and the headwaiter, how did their experience of the miracle differ?

3. Comparing your salvation experience to this miracle, how are they similar?

I quite enjoyed his message. He spoke from his heart! Nothing fancy but truly Spirit-led!

We were home by 7:00 and I got Mom to bed. Isaiah took Fenny home on his scooter.

I also started editing the new Bible study materials that we adapted for our Tuesday morning group. We will take a break in August and then have one more session on September 3rd and start on the new material by the second week of September! I want to finish editing it and then we will get it printed out!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Churchatfive - Jesus said to the servants, 'Fill the jars with water'; so  they filled them to the brim. Then he told them, 'Now draw some out and  take it to the

Obedience and Faith! Do you see them in these two verses?

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Romans 5:3-4 – 94.1 KXOJ

Saturday, July 13, 2024

Another Packed Saturday!

I was up early and went out and ran 8k and reached 51.55k this week because I ran 9k one day... I'm just ecstatic, even though I used to run 60 a week! With this heat... getting out there six days a week is a feat!

I came home, and got my gear and went to WGE for a shower and a quick workout and met up with someone who was giving away a London Fog in my size! The person who was scheduled to pick up was a no show... YIPPY! I then went and dropped off a book for someone and then came home to clean house, stripping the bedding and doing two loads. Since Mom was still in bed as I put her to bed late last night knowing I had a few errands to run, I went to meet up with another person who had keys for me to pick up. She was staying at someone's house and leaving today! 

I was home and got Mom up and showered and eating.  It was so hot... I was drenched in sweat! Riding out in this heat is absolutely mind boggling brain sucking energy draining! And getting Mom ready is a workout!

At 2pm, friends came to pick us up as we went to a funeral. I could not have attended if they didn't come to help me. 

We were home by 5pm and I got Mom her dinner and after she went to bed, I went out to meet up with another person. She had polka pants for me and I had a helmet for her!

I blogged and messaged people. Isaiah said he will be back after 11pm tonight! His team came in second place! I would not get to see him as I'm usually in bed by 10:30 as I'm trying to get up early each and every morning! I average about five hours of sleep a night! 

Daily Lovely Insight:

The Origin of Our Rescue {Memorize Isaiah 12:2} - Do Not Depart

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Romans 5:3-4 – 94.1 KXOJ

Friday, July 12, 2024

Super Productive Day!

I was up early but not early enough. I am thankful that I was able to run 9k. 

I was home and after a quick shower, it was time for Mom Care.

I sent her off and went down to the recycling area and then back up to clean Mom's room. I should actually title this post as: Super Cleaning Day!

Anyhow, I am starting to tutor Abby Brown on Friday morning. Honors English! I love it... I spent so much time preparing for class because I enjoyed prepping for it! It's more interesting than tutoring a 5-year old in Phonics!

When that was finished, I gathered all the stuff needed to clean our old house. The gal is back in the Ward for a month. When I went over on Tuesday, the house was a mess! So... I was there by 1pm and worked like mad for three hours straight! It was a lot of work, but I am so organized with my cleaning process that it's amazing what I got done in those 180 minutes! I also had a cement guy come to see what he can do to fix or patch up places that need cement work. He will give me a quote later on this evening.

I headed home with bags of recycling and trash and the fruit in her fridge! I had arranged a helper to come as I didn't know if I'd be finished by the time Mom got home. I dropped everything off and headed to WGE! YEAH! I brought stuff to take a shower and then worked out on my usual five machines!

I was home by 6pm!

Isaiah is in Taichung for the Company Basketball Tournament. Even though his team didn't make the regional cut off, the team that did invited him to be their 'team manager'. Isaiah relates to people well! They will stay at a luxury five-star hotel and all the meals are huge and paid for by the Company.

So, after Mom went off to bed, I had a free evening... 

This weekend will be packed with lots of activities... and it promises to be a hot one... no rain in the forecast!

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Thursday, July 11, 2024

The Canopy of the Lord

I was up early but not early enough. I did not make it out by 5:15. I was out by 5:40 and did my 8k with my legs still feeling like jello from the heat. I thought the heavy down pour would have cooled the morning way down, but no! It was nice to get back home and take a shower!

I put things in the car and checked the recycling area. That area is getting flooded by the heavy downpour each afternoon. 

When I came back up, it was time to get Mom up and out... and to start my Sabbath! YEAH!

I did my Revelation study. I read. I added to my talk for July 28th. Isaiah said he would help me with the ppt, so I hope to finish it by Tuesday of next week!

I had a delightful breakfast and a delicious lunch! And I made sure I have enough meals prepared for the rest of the week for Mom!

I was in no rush to go anywhere or do anything... I just sat and thought about life! It was very refreshing!

Isaiah had dinner plans after work.

I haven't prayed with Alan since he left for the States. We have not been able to set up a regular time! And we have not talked about when we'd have Family Time... maybe when he is in Brazil with Abby! We shall see!

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