Double Studies...

I was up early but did not go out for my run... instead, I went back to bed. Wow... was I tired!

I got things ready to go to my morning Bible study! We had a wonderful discussion and there was an abundance of goodies!

After the study, I stayed to talk about the schedule for next year, trying to encourage our Administrative Assistant and the elder in charge of Human Resources. That finished at 3pm and I went home and went out for my quick 10K. The weather was marvelous... So, again, I think I ran faster than normal.

I then baked for my Soochow Study... brownies with extra chocolate pieces! I was able to take a Power Nap before heading out at 6:15 for my evening study, which I was leading! On the way there, I stopped to pick up some vitamins from a lady in Buy Nothing Taipei. 

It was so good to be back home... Tomorrow is Soochow Study and Tutoring... and I have a free night. Alan and I will use the time to go over our goals and plans for 2026!

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It's Already Mid-November!?!?!?!

I was up, but not as early as I like... the Chargers lost... I had my time with Jesus and went out for my usual 10K.

After getting back, I started to airfry the chicken and make mashed potatoes... I also got out ground beef as I'm going to make shepherd's pie for tomorrow's Bible study.

Alan and Isaiah took off and I tidied up the house before leaving for the post office. I got the 'cash' disbursement from the government... YIPPY. And then I scooter to the MRT Station to go and meet up with a sister for our monthly Prayer & Share Time.

By 2:15 I was heading back home and stopped at the Post Office again to send money into Isaiah's account. I stopped to buy soybean milk and went home to finish cooking and had prayer time with another gal.

Tonight, we had Family Time and voted on our verse for 2026. (Look below) We also bought the ticket for Abby's trip to Taiwan in March: 3/08 to 04/08!

I also had to cook some more... What I made was all finished!

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Here was one of the ones that was suggested. I will continue to share the other ones throughout my blog this week!

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God Sustained Me!

I was up and did not run... as it is Sunday!

After putting away the clothes I washed yesterday, I went back for a short nap and then headed out. I had a few things to buy and then headed to church for the Young Adults Fellowship! We had only five people. We went to a Vietnamese Restaurant for lunch. I was back at church and set up and then had tutoring. At 2:40, I went and paid a bill and then went to get a battery changed. 200NT$ and another great watch!

I was back at church by 3:30 and I was so glad that Isaiah was translating as I was feeling tired. After church, we had the 'meeting' and our pastor is literally 'taking' people from our congregation to establish his own church. It's going to be in the afternoon at the same time. It's going to be not only market place but for families. It's going to be bilingual. He's working on their constitution which I believe will be with his Open Table beliefs... and with his own 'theology'. 

We got home by 8:45 and I had prayer time with a sister.

I blogged and went to bed pretty soon afterwards as the boys will be getting up at 2am for the Chargers game!

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Appreciation Luncheon & Basketball Game

I was up not as early as usual... and went out late for my 10K as I wanted to remember to bring things to church. After trimming my hair, I took a quick shower and Alan was home and we were off to church. We got there as the food arrived and helped to set up!

We didn't have as large a crowd as I had expected, so there was plenty of food. The program went fairly well... from 11:30-2pm. Alan and I stayed to clean up and got home by 3:15. I put things away and took a quick 30 minutes nap and we were off to Sam's basketball game. They won! 

We scootered home and it was already 8:30 when we got back. I had a salad after putting things away and getting a load of laundry started! I had all the table cloths to wash!

I was so tired... by 11pm, I could not keep my eyes open... The table cloths were all in the dryer along with the towels... the rest was hung up nicely.

Tomorrow is going to be super packed: Young Adults Fellowship, tutoring... and church... after church, there is going to be another meeting. Please pray!

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Rush, Rush, Rush Day!

I was up early and did not feel like going out even though the weather looked fabulous. I was just feeling tired.  But I did go out and ran my 10K and saw most of the 'regulars'.

I was home and after a shower, I said goodbye to Isaiah and went back to sleep! That felt so good.

Alan was home by 10am and we went out... first to Coco... and I bought some steam buns. Then we went to buy plants for the Appreciation Luncheon! Then it was time to drop off the gifts from Nepal. That took a while as we stopped to talk to all the different individuals! 

We got home by 3:30 and I grabbed my tutoring bag and headed out. First I sent over the deposit for our Chinese New Year trip hotel reservation and then go to the student's house by 4:28. They forgot... so the kid didn't show up until 5pm. When that was finished, I was rushing back home, stopping first to get gas.

I got home at 7pm and ate something before heading out to the church at 7:30! 

Isaiah joined us and we got the church set up for tomorrow and had a meeting about the meeting on Sunday evening. Please pray! 

We didn't get home until 10:30!

We were going to sit down and go over our goals today... and that did not happen. Maybe we will have time tomorrow! I hope so...

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The Lord seems to be leading me to this verse as my personal verse of focus for 2026. The theme is: In Jesus' Name!

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Much Needed PR Day!

I was up early and went out and hit my 10K, and saw several familiar faces... it was still warm and no rain.

I was home and after a shower, I messaged people about speaking at HOP. Yes, it's official: our pastor will be leaving by the end of December. In fact, last night he announced that he will not be attending the Eldership Meeting for December. He and his 'team' (made up of HOP members) will be starting their marketplace ministry/church. They are already looking to rent a place, which will need some remodeling to get it ready and perhaps they will launch their first service after Chinese New Year. We have no idea!

Isaiah and Alan took off for work and I set myself up on the sofa with my books and notebook and coffee. I read the next two chapters of Revelation and read through all the verses that I'm considering for next year's personal verse of focus. Alan and I will go over our goals for 2025-2026 tomorrow and we will also be looking at our Couple's Verse as well as our Family Verse. So, when we have our next Family Time, we will discuss and vote!

The morning flew by... and Isaiah and I were messaging each other as he sent over the money for the first lump sum of down payment. He is also trying to get the first time buyer's loan. Please pray! We want to borrow 8 million at the 1.77% interest rate for 30 years or even 40 years. 

I had made an appointment for a massage at 3pm and I brought things to drop off to people!

Abby messaged me as they are taking off to Bangkok on the same flight that I had taken. And then they will relax in Thailand for a few days before going back to Brazil. 

It was nice to be home as I made a great salad dinner with chicken slices!

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Read to the End!

I was up early... and went out for my 10K... and it was not a pleasant run. It was so warm. I did several of my old friends and even ran back with our neighbor. Thankfully he was tired! This guy runs fast!

I took a quick shower and baked these delicious muffins! Yes, I had my Soochow Bible study.

I checked the recycling as I have been gone and everything was in fairly good order and the pick up went smoothly. The typhoon was nothing, so everything was back to normal.

By 10am, I was feeling quite tired and decided to take a quick nap before going to the post office to check on the procedure for transferring money. Isaiah and I had been messaging each other all morning.

I left for my Bible study and only two kids showed up... oh well... we had a marvelous time and all the muffins were gone because there were visitors at the church!

I then headed to Mega PX Mart and bought the dryer for the old house. It was on sale and I can delay the delivery until December 5th as the cement work should be finished and Fenny will move in on December 7th. And... they didn't have any in stock, so I had to wait anyhow! PERFECT.

I then went and shopped for milk, vacuum chicken meat, soy bean milk, bleach... and the list went on. I couldn't believe how much I got on my scooter. I arrived home and called Alan to come down to help me. I didn't have tutoring today as I had cancelled thinking I was going to be a judge at a college nearby for their English Singing Competition. It was nice to get the food and go home... and eat a huge salad and watch the Rookie with Alan.

Isaiah came home and he had a meeting at 8pm and Alan and Isaiah had another meeting at 9pm. Isaiah went back to the office.

So.. what happened yesterday? The lady accepted our offer. 10 million NT$... hence transferring the down payment and calling to see what loans we can get. Isaiah will go tomorrow to transfer 30,000US$ and then we will figure out the loan and hopefully the escrow will close by 2/28. Please pray! The lady gave all the furniture and major appliances to Isaiah. So, the only thing he might need is to get some nice curtains and enclose the back balcony so that it would not be so dusty as that's where the laundry will be hung to dry. It might need a hanging rod... I can't remember if there is one...the lady is opening a bakery in Jiangsu province... I think we are to buy from her so that I can pray for her and encourage her. 

Please keep praying for House of Praise... and pray for the whole process of buying the house! We hope to find a bank which lends to first time buyers, giving an excellent interest rate!

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Back Home!

I was at the airport... and boarded... and slept pretty much the whole way back.

Customs and Immigration went fast!  I was at the bus counter by 8:45. BUT... the slow bus was at 9am and the fast bus was at 9:30. The schedule was changed due to the typhoon. Both would arrive at the SongShan Airport at 10:30. So, I took the 9am bus: cheaper!

Alan picked me up and we went over to the house to meet the cement guy. We signed the contract and paid half of the total cost! He will start work tomorrow, doing the indoor stuff! YEAH!

We headed home and I started unpacking. We ate a quick lunch at home. I made hamburgers! We had sliced cheese... Annie said I needed protein!

Alan went to the weight room at 3:30 and I headed out for a run at 4pm. Yes, it was sprinkling. And yes, I ran 10K.

We had an appointment at 6pm for Isaiah's offer. It was at the Century 21 Office right near our house! I'll update you in tomorrow's post to keep you all in suspense.

And at 9pm, I had my online study. 

I was so ready for bed when that was finished!

The competition for tomorrow has been cancelled... as well as counseling tomorrow night! I could have stayed another day! Oh well... with this airline, I don't want to make any changes. I wrote a review and I would not fly with them in the future! 

In April, Abby and I are seriously considering going back to Nepal to hike the ABC (Annapurna Base Camp) Trail. We are looking at tickets for her to be in Taipei for 3 weeks from March 14th to April 1st and then we go to Nepal for 7-10 days and she'd be back in Taipei for another 5 days before returning to Brazil. Of course, we are waiting to see if she can get her visa extended for another year... Please pray!

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A Day of "Travel"

I was up early and the group had decided to hike up to the top of this hill to see the sunrise. But at 4:30, they were still not ready, I headed out on my own. I was waiting for them by running back and forth. And when I hit 5kms and they didn't show up, I started the hike. 

The trail was dark and I really didn't know the way. I just kept praying... and God led me there. As I headed up, I saw two of the members sitting at a bench! YEAH. I wasn't lost! It was my first time to make my way up this hill... and there were no signs to point the way! It was a miracle!

At the top, I led in a short devotional by reading Psalm 108:1-6 and praying together. We took pictures and headed back down. Abby and I had a donut each when we reached the small village. They were only 10cents each and very delicious. I wanted to buy more!

The others didn't get back, so we did not have the key to open the bedroom door. We just sat outside and chatted. When they got back, I went and took a shower. Abby did a load of laundry. We ate breakfast. She went to feed a doggy. I packed. She got the game on (Chargers won)! I purchased extra luggage weight. And I pressed 20kgs for me, which I thought was a mistake. But God knew what He was doing. I also bought extra luggage weight for Abby. I went and dropped off more gifts for our host: the coat I was wearing and a tube of salty toothpaste. (They love salty toothpaste. Colgate makes a special brand for the Nepalis.) Abby took a shower.

At 11am, our taxi arrived. Abby forgot to hang up her clothes, so the driver had to wait just a few minutes. The driver is a brother at the Revival Church in the slum. It was so nice to see his car without all the Hindu decorations! He was a superb driver, but the traffic was bad. We arrived in plenty of time. Abby dropped me off and got back into the taxi. We had talked quite a lot and hopefully, she will be back in March for a visit in Taipei and perhaps we'd come back to Nepal to hike/climb Annapurna Trail!

And at the check in counter, sure enough, they had no record of the extra luggage that I had purchased when I bought the ticket. So, it was not a mistake to have purchased 20kgs. God did another miracle.

Customs and immigration was fast! And there was no free airport WiFi, so I had no way to get a message to Abby or Alan. The flight took off late... and felt extremely long because I was so cold. I gave away almost everything except the clothes I was wearing. I gave my running shoes to Abby, so I was wearing slippers! ha, ha, ha...

I arrived in Bangkok and the transit desk had no one... I waited and waited... but at least the airport had free WiFi.

I was at the gate by 11:45 and got hot water for my cup-o-noodles and coffee... NICE. I finished eating and had my QT. I board at 2:25 and will be back in Taipei hopefully by 8am. There is a typhoon blowing through Taiwan!

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Visiting Villages

I was up super early and went out for a walk on my own. I truly enjoyed it. I had a flash light and met some people who actually invited me to join them. But I enjoy walking on my own... and at my own pace!

I was back and everyone was up as we were to be ready by 6:30 for the van to pick us up. But this is Nepal, which meant the van didn't show up until 7:30. There was traffic.

We headed out to several villages and boy, was the driving ... AMAZING! CRAZY AMAZING! Our driver was superb! We arrived at the first village that was about three hours away and went to a house church of about 10 people. They don't have their own land to build their own church. We worshipped and I gave the sermonette. I didn't know until I got there that I'd be sharing. The Lord gave me Isaiah 55:12. They served us lunch with MEAT. So you know they were truly trying to honor us. I walked down to the next field and helped an old lady gather her rice stalks. 

We then went to the second church. This church has a building but with only 6-7 people. The building is now used for After School Care! Just above this church is a super nice church and supposedly some Chinese "Christians" came and started the church. But they are not very welcoming of people. We then drove to another church. But on the way there, there was extensive road walk, with a pile of huge rocks in the way. A bull dozer was called and the rocks were finally cleared. The third church had a group of seven ladies who have been waiting since 11am, thinking we were coming in the morning. Wow... these people are so faithful. 

We had a very fast trip back and Abby and I went to buy 5 more kilos of stuff to bring back to Taiwan. I had purchased 20kilos for my return trip. After yesterday's shopping I think I only purchased 15 kilos of goods. Plus, Abby wanted a few things to give to those who had donated for different activities during this outreach ministry to Cambodia and Thailand and Nepal. So, we went to a small local 'supermarket' and spent about another 10US$.

We came back and they had already gone up for dinner. Abby wasn't hungry but I just had to eat as I love the rice and the spinach! That's what I had. I stuffed myself. I came down and took a shower as I have not had a shower for two days. I can't believe it???

I felt so nice! I will wash my hair tomorrow as I am hoping to go for an early morning run!

I packed and blogged and Abby worked on our testimony video for 11/30. 

I will go to bed early as I have been up early every morning. 

I haven't done my pre-check in nor buy the luggage for Abby!

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Saturday Church Services in Kathmandu

I was up super early as we had set a time at 5am to go and walk and pray for a neighbor lady who is struggling with depression. We have to do it early because her husband is abusive and we had to do it under the covert time of darkness.

So, we walked and prayed for over 90 minutes and then we were home as we had to set out at 7am for the Youth Service, which started at 8:30am.

That finished at 9:30 and the next service started at 10am. The people came and the church was filled up. Abby spoke and Pastor Sarah translated. The service finished at 12:15 and we headed out for lunch. We took the local bus and the restaurant that we wanted to go to was closed. So, we went to the Turning Point. It was kind of expensive and we over ordered! We then headed out to the Mega Market which was kind of expensive and more like a K-Mart! But I bought Basmati rice and boxes of tea and other Nepali items. The total was about 60US$! YEAH! We had to stuff everything into our backpack and the bag that I brought. Abby bought bubble milk tea and then we walked to the bus stop. The bus was so packed! And it took over 45 minutes. But the bus stopped 15 minutes from the house! YEAH!

We came back and I started packing and organizing. Tomorrow is a full day in another village ministering. We are also trying to get the testimony together for November 30th. 

What a day... Abby said that I probably have five more kilos so I hope to do a bit more shopping on Monday morning!

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The 7th of November

I was up super early... and had my time with Jesus. I didn't go for a run... in fact, I don't think I'll be running this whole time. The hills here are treacherous... I mean with the cars, taxis, busses, scooter, motorcycles and ditches... NO WAY!

It's the 7th... and God has always given me something special on the 7th of the month... as time for reflection or time to celebrate. And today was no different!

Since it was so early, I went up to the kitchen and boiled some hot water and had coffee... and finished my scone. Delightful. The air was so nice... chilly... and the moon was beautiful.

At 6am, the young man who met up with me at the airport took me on another walk around the neighborhood. We came back by 7:30 and I had a bowl of rice! Jasmine rice! With cauliflower. He then cooked potatoes with onion and tomatoes and masala and we had a huge breakfast. LOCAL STYLE of food! The boys who live here came and had breakfast as well. I then helped with tidying things up and we left at around 9:30 for the bus stop. That was a 20 minute walk away and it was the first stop, so we got seats. By the time we got off, the bus was packed! I MEAN PACKED!

I went to the slum pre-school after looking at the church that we will be going to tomorrow as church service is on Saturday morning. It's also located in the slum, but they have about 100 people! Wow! The kids were so cute... I just played with them. And then we had lunch together: rice with chicken and dal. Then more playing and to my utter surprise, ABBY SHOWED UP! I was so thrilled!

The school finished at 3pm and we hung out. Abby decided to stay for their worship practice and the pastor's wife took me back home on her scooter. No helmet and weaving through the rush hour traffic of Kathmandu! That was an experience. I was holding on so I couldn't film the experience! I don't need to fill it as it is unforgettable. 

I wasn't hungry for dinner, so I moved everything down to Abby's room and blogged. I wanted to take a hot shower, but the gal locked the room, so I still can't get in! I hung around and waited until someone came home! 

Tomorrow will be an early day... as always... Church is at 10am, but it takes about two hours to get there! After church, we hope to go shopping. Sunday is a day out at another village... I think... and Monday I'm heading back to Taipei! CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS??? What a fast trip!

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I've Arrived!

We were at the airport by 5:45 but the counter didn't open until 6:20. And I was the first at the counter as I had done online check-in. The luggage were 45.8 kilos total, but she let me go. The problem came when she clicked my pre-paid luggage on her computer, they disappeared! So... I had to wait while they called the Bangkok Office. I sent Alan down to get Burger King. By the time I finished, he had already finished his dinner. Oh well...

I didn't eat... I didn't buy anything. And I bid Alan goodbye and went through customs and on to my first flight. Nothing was served... and we landed at 12:15am. I had almost 12 hours. So I walked to the next gate and rested.

The next flight was the same. Nothing was served. I was in Kathmandu and paid 30US$ for the 15 day landing visa and got my suitcases and walked out. The guy Abby sent found me and we were in a taxi. The traffic is very much like India. There are no lanes.

We arrived at Pastor Daniel's house and Abby forgot to leave the key to her room. So we had to lug everything up to Pastor Daniel's third floor area. I unpacked and gifted them with all that I brought. The young man took me for a short walk and I hit my steps. We went to a nice cafe for dinner and I was back at Pastor Daniel's. 

I got the WiFi password, hence I am blogging.

It's going to be an early morning tomorrow.

And I must hit the sacks.

Tomorrow's plan: walk and then go to the pre-school that's in the slums. Hang out with the kids and then be back by 1pm when Abby will be here. YIPPY!

Oh... the weather is warm in the day time, but the temperature drops quite a bit at night!

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Leaving for Nepal!

I was up early... and went for my 10K... Saw all my usual running buddies.

I was home and took a shower and went down to check on the recycling.

Isaiah took off for work... and it was time for me to make phone calls: the cement waterproofing guy: 165,000NT$. No painting! Then the agent: to make sure he knew clearly that we have made our highest bid.

I went out to meet with a friend who is here... She's a missionary in Japan. And she leaves to go back on the same day that I'm to arrive back to Taipei! The time flew by.

I scooter back home, stopping to get a battery for a watch and a strap changed. I was home finally by 2:40.

I still have a bit of packing to finish up: balancing the weight!

Alan and I took off at 4:30. 

I will stop here... and hopefully blog again tomorrow.

We shall see.

Please keep praying for our church.

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Counting Down!

I was not up early... I slept until 5:56AM... and after my quiet time, I didn't head out for my run. Instead I headed out at around 8:30 and I saw Mom's van... It's been a while since I've seen the van... maybe three months already... And later on, a neighbor left a box of clothes for me to donate and she used an adult diaper box and it was the same brand and size as my mom's... It was a day of reminiscing. 

I got home and did not have time for a shower. Instead, I grabbed my stuff and headed to the old house. I had made an appointment with a construction guy to come and look at cement mold water repairs for the old house. Alan met me there and the guy will give us an estimate by this week and if we accept it, work can be started by 11/17. It will most likely take 10-12 days. So things will be finished by the end of the month. 

I scootered home, stopping at the traditional market for a few things to stock up the fridge. I also stopped at the church to clean things as I won't be there this Sunday. I wanted to make sure we had enough snacks for Love Cafe!

I was home and Alan came back at the same time. He went for a workout at the Sports Center. We ate lunch together and I took a short nap before we met up with friends from the States. We took them over to Costco as I wanted to load up the fridge a bit more. 

Isaiah made an appointment with the real estate agent for 5:45 and I had Bible study at 7pm tonight! the Bible study was great! I got home at 10 and had to get the stuff we bought at Costco better organized and things put away. I also had to pack a few more things into the bags. 

Tomorrow is going to be a long day!

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My PR Day...

I was up and out for my 10k... it was cooler...

Oh.. the Chargers Won! 20-27... And it was another 'close' game!

Alan and Isaiah took off for work... 

I sat and had breakfast... a ham and cheese sandwich! Then finished reading the two chapters for my Tuesday evening Bible study. I thought I was going to be on my way to Nepal... but the flight got pushed back to Wednesday, so I will be able to attend.

Then I rested for almost two hours before having lunch: beef noodles! WOW... 

I was out the door by 12:40 to drop off things for a friend and then to go and buy contacts for Abby. She has more in Brazil but she didn't bring enough for this missions trip!!!!! AIYO!

I was home by 2:40... and had time to have a little afternoon tea: Nutella biscuits with herbal tea! Then I cleaned out my purse and packed a few more items... I think my bags are set... 20 kgs and 25 kgs. I will ask Isaiah to weigh them again.

Tonight, we went to pick up a free sofa and brought it over to the old house!

Please keep praying for our church. More people have 'bailed'... 

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Sunday - World Series & Speaking at Church & Missed Shower

I was up early... but I missed the shower... By the time I tapped into the link, the "HOST" had signed off... I thought the shower would go for at least two hours...

It was drizzling outside... After my QT, I went back to bed and then got up for our monthly HOP Prayer Time. It was wonderful praying together!

When that was finished, I finished up my packing and put a load of laundry in. My ONE LOAD per week... I went out and bought a few things and paid one more bill and came home to get the clothes hung. And a little while later, Isaiah told me: THEY WON! Wow... what a series!

Alan and Isaiah went to pick up Fenny and she's starting to move some of her stuff over to our old house. They came back and picked me up. I had about a 40 minute nap... 

We got to church and helped with set up and again, there weren't that many people... But by the time the service started, we had about 40 people! By January, we might lose about 10 more... that's ok!

I shared on: Admonish One Another! Alan did the Lord's Supper and then after the service, we went to the old house and dropped off everything before dropping off Fenny!

We were home by 8:30.

I had prayer time with two sisters... and then blogged.

Alan and Isaiah will be up at 2am for the Chargers' game... YIKES!

Tomorrow is my PR Day because I will be on my way to Nepal on Thursday and I don't think I will have time to 'rest'... 

I am almost finished with packing... so that's great! I have only five more kilos available! That's like five books... ha, ha, ha...

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Get Together with Old Friends

I was up early and ran... faster and farther... because the weather was so spectacular!

I was home and after a shower, I went out to pay bills.

I was back by 10:30 and we rushed out to meet friends for lunch at a beef noodles place. They came over and chatted until our next get together.

We met up with another couple for dinner... I was so stuff.

We had Cantonese dim sum... and then gelato. This was a couple I helped to clean out their house... They are back for about three weeks and really wanted to take us out...

We were home by 10:15 and I was so ready for bed as I planned on getting up for a baby shower at 1am and then prayer time will be at 8am.

And I will be speaking in the afternoon... 

Please pray. My talk will be on ADMONISH ONE ANOTHER!

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Cooler Weather ... Faster Run

I was up early and went out... it wasn't raining... and it was a bit cooler. I saw a friend and he was having an easy run... His easy is my fastest... 

I was home and after a quick shower, I made fresh coffee with another new coffee maker with a grinder... automatic shut off... fantastic!

Alan and I went to pick up clothes for Nepal: one entire suitcase filled with baby stuff. I will add some more to make it 20kgs. We then came back home and got the scooter and went to Coco, dropped off cheese sticks for Ms. Hsieh, lunch at a small restaurant, and then to our old house. I cleaned up the kitchen, putting everything back properly: pans and lids, cups and plates, electric appliances... It looked so nice!

We came home at 3pm and I had tutoring at 4:30.

At 6pm, Alan and I met up to go see more houses with Isaiah. Four more... This is Season 4 of House Hunting!

We were home by 9pm and I worked on my talk notes and the ppt!

Tomorrow is a full day of meeting up with friends!

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Enjoyable PR Day

I was up, but NOT as early as usual since I went to bed so late...

I did run my 10K and it was warmer than I expected!

After a quick shower, I was making grilled fish/cheese/ham sandwiches. VERY DELICIOUS!

Isaiah took off for work.

Alan took off for work.

I started looking at the stuff that I'd like to bring to Abby and what I've gathered already. Tomorrow we will pick up the baby clothes for the ministry there in Nepal. That will be about 20kgs. So... it's going to be a miracle to get everything packed. We shall see... 

As I was going through the stuff for Abby, I had set aside lots of great books for her: all related to missions. I took out several and settled myself on the sofa and read.

By 12:30, I went out to buy bread, soy bean milk, coffee and tea packets... it was a fast errand! I was home by 1:30 and turned on the WiFi and started looking for more possibilities for "Season 4 of House Hunting". Isaiah will make the appointments. We should go and see maybe four tomorrow night and four more on Saturday.

At 4:15, I headed out to my massage... and then when that was finished, I went to Costco! YES... the weather was nice and with my scooter, it would be a fast stop. I wanted to buy my student a bag of dried strawberries for his birthday! I bought more than I had intended... but I still got everything on my scooter and got home safely!

Alan and Isaiah came back from basketball at 9pm.

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

Better Weather Wednesday!

I was up early but could not get get myself out of bed... So, I was late in getting out for my usual 10K. But I was able to get home and after a quick shower, I went down and did the recycling. I found pots and pans and a fairly new coffee maker... A really nice one. I have not tested it, but I posted the pots and pans and someone came and picked those up!

The recycling people came and the area is CLEAN!

I went back home and took a two hour nap! YES, I DID!

Then it was a rush to get to Soochow for my Bible study. I had already baked the cheesy cornbread... 

The time flew by... and I took off for tutoring. That went well... and I was home by 5:20. Because I won't have class for two weeks, I planned a birthday celebration with the little gal who is turning 6 on 11/7. I bought her a set of Frozen Uno cards and a princess dress. We had a fun class!

Tonight, I had my online study at 10pm, so Alan and I went to look at more houses with Isaiah and Fenny. 

Tomorrow... YIPPY! PR DAY!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

Wow!

I was up early and went out for my usual 10K.

I made a couscous chicken congee with cheese... yes, it was for my Bible study. I took a quick shower and then rested before taking off in the rain to church We had only six gals... but it was a delightful time!

I was heading back home and contacted a friend. And it turned out they had free time in the afternoon, so Alan and I went and picked them up and took them around for a little tour. We got Coco bubble milk tea and then went to the National Palace Museum, Soochow University, Martry's Shrine, Grand Hotel...and dropped them off at the Yuan Shan MRT Station and we headed home.

Alan wanted a burger... we had nice slice cheese... I baked for tomorrow's Bible study and Alan watched the highlights from today's Dodgers game! WOW... 18 innings!

I had tutoring at 7pm and then we had Family Time at 8pm. WOW...

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

Busy Monday!

I was up early and went out for my 10K. It was cooler... a slight drizzle... but truly NICE!

I was home and went down to the recycling as I didn't have time last night. Then it was a quick shower before I laid down for a quick nap.

I asked Alan to drop me off at church as my scooter was there. I went to buy fruit and black jello... and then went to Ms. Hsieh to give her the different kinds of cheese I bought for her. She was just walking out of the first floor door when I caught her. I then rushed over to the MRT and caught it to head to meet my usual once a month get together to pray sister! The hours flew by and she prepared a scrumptious brunch for us. 

We left together as I had tutoring at 2pm. How delightful that hour went! I won't be tutoring her for the month of November as we both are going to be busy.

I was home and had 10 minutes before my 4pm prayer time!

It was a great time... and then I blogged and cooked a simple Mac and cheese with ground beef for dinner.

Isaiah went to get a haircut.

Alan came home.

I made myself another great salad.

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

What A Sunday!

I was up early and had time to go back to bed after my time with Jesus! That sure was nice!

I then decided to go to Costco and bought things to stock up the fridge! WOW!

Then it was time to head to church as I have a new student: twice a month on Sunday afternoon at 1:30.

When that was finished, Lion Air finally sent a message. I needed my E-ticket because they could not find any record of my reservation even though I sent them my code. And the code was not wrong. So I scootered home. I got that over to them... and while I was translating, the agent messaged me. They are willing to change my outbound flight from Taiwan. So I will leave one day later... I will wait for the confirmation. 

Yes, I had set up all the Love Cafe stuff and then translated for the church service!. 

After the service, we went to look at another house. It's a fixer upper... But on Monday, Isaiah will first make an offer for two other homes and see... 

We got home by 8pm and I fixed myself a nice huge salad and Alan and I watched an episode of The Rookie. Then it was prayer time with a dear gal.

I was so ready for bed... 

The week is going to be packed!

And keep praying for church: it still feels weird... there is still an invisible tension! And I'm sharing on November 2nd, which is the first Sunday of the month and there will be the Lord's Supper, which Alan will lead! I wonder how many people will show up for the service! This afternoon, at 3:55, there were many empty seats... and slowly, people trickled in... but some had this sour look on their face!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

Surprisingly Relaxing Saturday

I was up early and went out in the drizzle for my usual 10K... and yes, I hit 60K this week! I do wear a knee sleeve now, especially since it's cooler.

I started the magic pot of beef stew with carrots, onions, potatoes and corn, etc. It turned out beautifully!

After checking on the recycling (since I didn't go down there last night), I took a shower and started a load of laundry. I do one load a week!

Since we are having the Marriage Builders group, I decided to bake a simple dessert and some cheese biscuits. 

Isaiah and Fenny went out at 1:30 and it was nice just to do a bit of cleaning around the house before going out to run a few errands.

At 5:30 we left for church! We only had two other couples, so it was quite nice and intimate to sit around and share. We had a video that we watched together and asked them to answer the questions that the panel was asked to answer. The sharing was fun and we prayed together!

I will be translating tomorrow for church! And yes, please keep praying for the situation... 

And please pray for my trip to Nepal. The Airline just sent me another email, telling me that I now have to be at the airport for over 36 hours... The Bangkok Airport?!?!?!? I leave on 11/4 and I won't arrive in Nepal until the afternoon of 11/6!!!!!!!!!!! NO WAY! I have emailed them. I now have added them using the APP, LINE... but I have yet to hear about what's going on! Please pray!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!