Monday at Home!

What a great day... 

My back was completely off... I don't know why. I didn't even run yesterday! 

The drizzle was just spectacular... Yes, I wanted to be out there running... but there are no parks and the roads here are terrible.

OK... I was up early... and enjoyed my coffee and time with Jesus!

Paige and Josh took off for work. Abby was up and we hung the shower curtain. Mom Bea was up and we did breakfast together. I had to take an ibuprofen and I never knew that one of them would make me sleepy. But I was fast asleep for about 45 minutes. I woke up ready for a walk in the rain and that was what Abby and I did!

We were back perfectly timed to get Mom Bea her lunch: two eggs and a slice of toast with butter. She doesn't eat much. I noticed that there were so many small containers in the fridge so I sorted through that and decided to make whatever can be concocted! Abby and I enjoyed our lunch as well.

We sat and chatted until around 3:30 and Mom Bea went for a rest and Abby and I took off to Dollar Tree which was just down the street. We spent 65US$! We are bringing everything back to Taiwan... YIPPY! And we made sure that everything we got was only 1.25 each! 

We got back and it was still quite early.

This evening, Abby went with Paige to the Young Adults Small Group. Mom Bea and I enjoyed dinner at home. She just had a bowl of soup and I had a salad!

I hope to run tomorrow! But I did hit my step goal! 

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

Sunday at Home

(This was for March 30th! I forgot to hit "publish"!)

I was up early and had a nice breakfast!

Mom Bea came out to the dining room table for her breakfast and she has the same thing every morning: oatmeal with half a banana and raisins. We watched the Shadow Mountain Morning Service. I had already watched HOP Service. 

When that finished, Abby, Paige and I decided to go for a quick walk and the weather was very delightful. When we got back, we just sat around and chatted until lunch time. 

Mom Bea has two scrambled eggs with a piece of toast.  I showed Mom Bea how to watch Billy Graham via YouTube and then she went to take a nap.

I went for another short walk and hit 12,000 steps. It was soon dinner time. I'm not sure how the day flew by so quickly.

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

March 29th

Another great day... God sustained me!

I was up early and then after having a great breakfast that Annie made for me from fresh eggs laid from her chickens, I went out for a run. I wanted to go longer, but I didn't have time to go for 17K. I went 11 and finished the week with 54K. 

I took a quick shower and Annie took me over to the condo. The remodeling is great but there is a lot of work to organize and clean! I told her that I needed 10 days to really help get things done and that won't happen until after our mom has passed. Then I have the freedom to be in the States for 10 days or longer. It was so much work to arrange everything just for this short visit. So... I will have to store things at the condo until I can really have the time to get things organized.

Abby and I left at 11:55 to head down to San Diego, first stopping to visit with Jamie, Daniel and Clara and then go to see Mom Bea. The traffic was so bad. We didn't get to Jamie's until 3:10. At 5:23 we had to leave to go to Alden's as Abby was planning to attend the Saturday service. I stayed with Mom Bea.

Alden had her dinner ready and we also played four games of Rummique. She won two and I won two. We also used nail polish and Sharpees to color in the numbers.

We tried to talk to Alan but he had to leave to go and pick up Isaiah and Fenny. Mom Bea wanted to get things updated from Skype to Google Meet! We will do that later this week.

Again, the LORD sustained me because I was so exhausted while driving down to San Diego. I thought I was going to fall asleep. Thankfully, I had Abby!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

March 28th

Well... what a day!

I arrived last night and Annie picked me up and the LAX was its usual 'self' -- congested and crowded! I walked to 7E-F to wait for Annie instead of waiting at Bradley! We were home by 10:45. Abby woke up to greet me.

We did not work on unpacking, but chatted and finally went to bed by 12:15 or so.

I was up early... and the day flew by.

Annie had things for me to look at and while working on that, I wanted to get a mug of coffee and thought it would be so nice to have some flavored creamer. To Annie's utter surprise, three bags of groceries showed up at her door. Inside were eggs and other groceries... but there were also two bottles of lactose free milk and... ONE BOTTLE OF STARBUCKS CARAMEL MACCHIATO CREAMER! What?? I opened it and used it for my coffee and headed down to work on sorting. The doorbell rang and the neighbor down the street said that it was her groceries delivered to the wrong house. Well... I felt so bad as I had opened the creamer. She insisted that we keep it and that we don't pay for it and one full bottle of the lactose free milk. What a miracle!

At 9am, we went to Chase Bank. We needed a document notarized and to close my account. It turned out that we needed to come back again in the afternoon. So, we went home and I headed to Bill Jones' Memorial Celebration. 

I had to drive and what a miracle again that we arrived early! What a delight to see everyone and to chat and catch up and share the many wonderful memories we all have with Bill.  And another miracle: some of Sue's friends are from First Chinese Baptist Church where I came to know Christ. We knew so many of the same people. And they used to live on Bartlett!

At 2:15 I had to drag myself away as we had an appointment at 3pm and those who are reading this, you know how I drive. And another miracle happened: Annie forgot that she had a MRI appointment so the notary public appointment had to be moved to 4pm. We got home at 2:57 and Abby and I went for a 5k run! I paced it faster than my usual so that we can be finished within 32 minutes and we did! Annie arrived just as we arrived! Another miracle. And we headed out!

We were finished and went to get Tacos for dinner! I was still so full from lunch which was at the Celebration Service!

Abby, Corinna and Kurtis headed out for Line Dancing. I finished sorting through everything and started packing up one suitcase!

I am quite alert still... but I did not have time to go over to see the newly remodeled condo.

In Taiwan... MIRACLES: Kathryn, a dear friend and sister in Christ, was able to get me a train ticket to Taitung as I wanted to go and cheer on the HOP "TEAM". Isaiah tried and didn't get it. Because of the Challenge Taiwan Event, tickets are sold out in less than 10 minutes! They wanted to go on Friday morning and couldn't get the tickets so they will have to go a day ahead. I wanted the late evening train which will arrive in Taitung at 12:15am on 4/26, the day of the competition. They can't do that as they need some rest as the event starts at 5am! 

More miracles: The "old" house painting was completed. The helper came and got Mom up and off to the Day Care Center. Alan fixed the closet and put everything back in place. And I drove without getting lost! And God sustained me. Tonight KR and Annie and I ended the day with prayer together. KR said, "Thirty years ago I would have never imagined having prayer together like this!" 

Miracles... after miracles... after miracles!

Daily Lovely Insight:

This was the opening passage from this morning's celebration! Grandpa Bill loved to sing and he is now in the presence of God, singing and shouting aloud to the Rock of Salvation in pure adoration!

Seek Him First!

Leaning On the Arms of Jesus

I was up early and just asked God to carry me through... I'm not sure if I will be blocking every day for the next 14 days... I hope so!

I got Mom up and out and rushed over to the old house. The young painter is the son of the owner. He started at 9:15 and was finished by 10:45! YIPPY! The crew will come tomorrow to finish up everything. Please pray!

I was home by 12:45 and made lunch in the rice cooker while I worked on getting things put away and packing the rest of my stuff. After my simple lunch, I laid down. My back is still not feeling well!

I called to get a guy over to the old house to look at the stove. I called to order a replacement lid for our hot water electric thermos. I gave away the suitcase and two blankets and a rocking chair. Yes... you read that correctly. Then I sorted and cleaned up the living room and set out Mom's clothes. I also got the meals for at least until next Wednesday!

Mom was back all too soon and when Alan came back, I went for a quick walk and then a shower. 

We headed to the airport at around 8pm after I got Mom to bed... 

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

Exhausted!

I was up early... but the hours in this day flew by... and my back went out... 

Let me back track...

I got Mom up and out and helped with the recycling. At 10:05, I went out for my run, and it was hot! 

The AC people came and the house was in an absolute mess! Before going out for my run, I baked for my Bible study. Thank you Jesus!

Alan was home so, I left at 12:35 and we had two new kids for the study!

The hours flew by. I finally left at 3:35 and went to visit a friend's new house. They haven't received all the furniture or appliances but it's so nice! I was home by 4:30 and it was a mad rush to get things back in order and that's why my back went out.  In between getting Mom to bed and putting everything back, my back slipped! I'm praying... I still have another full day tomorrow!

The house is somewhat back with two small piles of things which I will get to after I get back. I worked on getting myself packed and filling out the forms to get the refund. I wanted Isaiah to get that done, but he was being a pill bug... meaning not very helpful at all! He did step in whoever I got stuck! But it took about three hours to complete!

I told a sister that I will have to skip praying as it was already 10:30 when I stopped cleaning and I still had packing to do! I also did a load of laundry.

I will definitely sleep on the plane!

Abby has safely arrived in the States and Annie picked her up!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

Different Sabbath!

I usually have my Sabbath on Thursday,. But because this week I have to be over at the old house for the painting job, I set today as my Sabbath!

I was up early and continued to pull things out of the back before getting Mom up and out!

When she left, I did a bit more work on the back and then went for my run. It was very warm!

Alan and I met back at 11am and we went to the old house to pull things away from the wall for the painters. Then it was Coco and lunch since we won't have our date on Friday. We bought Cantonese food and went home to enjoy the feast!

He worked on re-doing the shelves while I took a short nap and then went for a massage! YIPPY! He was home when Mom came back. I had dinner set already!

After Mom went to bed, we finished putting things back on one of the shelves! SUPER NICE! Tomorrow, the AC people will be here and then we can put everything else back. Our house looks like a bomb exploded as we have so many things out in the living room! I sorted and posted things to give away.

Daily Lovely Insight:

I am so grateful as God has been my constant helper... I am under the protection of His wings... 

Seek Him First!

No Time To Rest!

It was a fast and furious day... 

I was up early and got Mom up and out.

Then it was time for my run as I knew I had too many things to get done. If I didn't go, I wouldn't have time.

I came back -- 10K -- and got everything to go to WGE for a quick shower and then headed to the bank. I wanted to pay the credit card bill so that I can charge the cost of the AC units on it. And that's where I went next... The payment took longer because the credit card amount was too large... We had to call the bank to get that cleared!

I was checking the time as I wanted to go to RT Mart and Costco before getting home to pick up my tutoring bag. I had tutoring at 2pm. I postponed the prayer time to 6pm and that was a great decision. I didn't finish tutoring until after 3:30! 

I was home and put everything away and started to clean a bit. There is a lot of stuff to move from the back balcony. 

Mom was back all too soon... and while she ate, I had prayer time with this sister.

I had a 'free' evening... However you'd like to define the word 'free'...

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

It's Sunday!

What a day... 

I was up early and then went for a quick walk to get bread and update our passbooks and get cash to pay for things, like the helpers!

Then I got home and baked some banana corn meal bread. It was delicious. I also got the old percolator and went to church. I was sharing a short message at the Young Adults Morning Service. The group was very small -- only four people. Oh well... 

I came home at 1:20 and the helper came at 1:45 to see the routine. She jotted down the notes and I looked them over and edited. We all went to church and I worked at setting everything up. The good thing was: after the Young Adults Service, I had the chairs and most other things ready! I just needed to set out the snacks and make the coffee!

The service went well and Isaiah and Fenny went out with a group of newcomers. Alan had a meeting and one of the church friends dropped Mom and I off at home! I was so happy as I had a lot to get done!

After Mom went to bed, I put things away and cleaned up! We will not move anything else out until Tuesday night! I also wrote this blog and then prayed with a sister!

Daily Lovely Insight:

God brings me through fire and flood into a place of great abundance... How delighted I am to be under the shelter of the Almighty!

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It's Saturday!

I was up early, even though Mom didn't have to go to the Day Care Center. I get up early every day!

I lined the AC guy and asked about the price and the date for the work to start! The total is 140,000 and the work will start on 3/26! Alan started pulling things out already... so the house is going to be a mess for this next week... and I'm trying to pack! At least I have started the packing process early!

I also worked on getting Abby's dental appointment set as well as her hair and nails... That's the fun part of being back in Taipei. She will also go and get a. massage or two!

I finally went out for a run at 9:12! Yes, I ran 10k, finishing the week with 62K! I headed to WGE for a quick shower and then went to buy bread for Mom!

I rushed home and the helper was late. She arrived at 12:19 and I showed her what to do with Mom! Once Mom settled to eating, she started to help me clean. Of course, it was difficult to clean as things were all over the place from the back balcony!

Isaiah went off to hang out with Fenny.

Alan went to take a nap!

The helper left at 4pm and I finished my talk prep for tomorrow! YEAH!

Tonight was a 'free' night... That doesn't mean I had nothing to do... It just meant I had no appointments.

Daily Lovely Insight:

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Yes... the What A Day Continues!

I was up and got Mom up and out and then went for my run... delightful!

I was home and Alan and I had quite a bit to get done.

We checked one place about the AC and the owner wasn't there. So, we went to my favorite, YaKwang, and the guy was very thorough. He sent a guy over in the afternoon to look at our place to give a better quote for the installation charges.

We then headed to Costco as I had a list of things to get. I don't stay long at Costco. I have the list! Alan bought a pizza and we were home by 2:30. On the way there, I saw the Blood Mobile. So after putting away all the stuff, I went on my scooter and brought my tutoring materials with me. There was a line, but it went quite fast. I was finished by 3:45 and scootered over. Unfortunately, I only tutored the younger boy. The older junior higher called and said he didn't need tutoring today. They are just one more strike away from being "out". I was home early, which was great. 

I ate a quick dinner and got Mom to bed. Then checked my emails and blogged and we had Family Time!

After Family Time, I worked on my talk for Sunday!

Daily Lovely Insight:

I'm praying for several friends who are going through some impossible situations, whether it be related to finance, health or relationships. Jesus can move...and change all situations!

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Yes... The Same Title... What A Sabbath!

I was up and enjoyed the time with Jesus!

I got Mom up and out and sat down for a nice breakfast: cream cheese with soft bread and coffee! YUMMY!

I decided to flip things around. I did a load of laundry and went out for my run! It was already quite nice even though it was a bit warm! But with a light wind, it was delightful. When I started the run, my back was hurting and the pain slowly dissipated. 

I was home and decided not to go to WGE or take a shower, but go and pick up things at the local market near our house. I bought veggies for a salad, bought diapers and ointment for. my Mom and picked up the jujubes that I ordered for Annie.

My scooter was thoroughly loaded up to the max. 

I came home and made myself a salad and took a nice long shower!

I read some and rested some but first I made phone calls for painters and AC units (to get another quote from another company. The first quote from this guy for changing all AC units was 185,000.)

Mom was back all too soon... and I had people coming over today to pick up free things from the Buy Nothing Group!

I also had tutoring at 7:30 and the session went really well. As for tutoring, I have cancelled all tutoring until after Abby goes back to Brazil. I also decided to only tutor on Monday of next week! I have too much to get done. I am one week away from departing for my trip to the States!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

Yes... What A Wednesday!

Even though I just wanted to sleep, I was up... and after Mom got up, showered, and left in the van, it was recycling time!

That finished at 9:30 and I was out for my run by 10! I had to as I had a lot to get done before 1pm when I have my SooChow Bible study!

I got home after doing my 10k and started baking: cream cheese plus cheddar cheese skillet corn bread. Very delicious!

I was at Soochow and I had one new student! Then an 'old' student came to chat after the study. I headed out straight from Soochow to my tutoring: no time to stop at WGE. I did have time to pay a bill. And since I was at 7/11, I asked for painters and AC guys for their quotes: AC units to be changed in our house and painting for the old house! I'm still working on these things!

Tutoring at 4:30 went well and I rushed home as I had to get Mom to bed and tutor at 7:30! Then I had to finish up my talk notes for 3/23's Young Adults Service!

I'm looking forward to PR Day Thursday! I hope the title will be different!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

Can I Say... What A Tuesday!?!?!

I was up early and after Mom left, I helped with the recycling and went to my Bible study. 

I had grabbed my bags and actually forgot my entire wallet. So... out the windows with my plan to buy stuff like diapers... that's ok... 

We had one new gal in our study and every one came... and the food again was abundant... The study centered around Ephesians 3:7-13.

After the study, I decided to go for a massage with Ms. Hsieh. She was available and I didn't need to pay as we still had credit with her. Two hours... absolutely delightful.

I came home and put things away and since Alan was home, I went for my run! 10k and the weather was nice.

I had Mom's dinner ready... 

While she ate, I worked... There was a lot to do... 

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

What A Monday!

I had set this day as "keep free" because I knew how much I had planned to get done...

I was up and had my time with Jesus. 

Then it was time to get Mom up and out!

I then started to tidy things up and started on my Bible study homework. I switched back and forth between that and my talk notes for 3/23! At 1:30, I finally went out for my run after starting the Mexican rice which we will be having for dinner tonight!

The weather was splendid and I totally enjoyed the run!

I was back and did not have time for a shower... as I had asked our complex 'worker' to help me replace the parking lot safety pieces. I had ordered 4! I also had to go and drop off donations and the money as boxes are being shipped out tomorrow! In addition, I had a fan to give to our appliance repair guy to look at. I was hoping to go and buy more diapers but I 'ran out of' time. I had to get home for Mom Care!

While she ate, I finally had time for a quick shower.

Alan and Isaiah came home while I was putting Mom to bed and we had dinner together. 

At 8:45, I had my Bible study! Splendid! 

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

Chilly Sunday...

I love this weather... It's so nice and chilly... But no run on Sunday. I did go for a nice walk!

Yes, I was up and my back is still hurting... 

I put the beans in the crock pot last night when I got home and they turned out so nicely. I will have to do that next time. Just have two crock pots going... one for the meat and the other for the beans.

Alan had a meeting and I went for a walk after I went and checked on the recycling area. Isaiah slept in... his usual. 

I got Mom up and we left for church soon afterwards. The chairs were all set and I just needed to get the snacks on the table and the coffee and drinks made. Then I had prayer time with a sister... and I was the speaker this afternoon.

We came home and I got Mom to bed and prayer time with another sister!

I've started a running list of things to get done in these next two weeks. Yes, we are two weeks away!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

Thundershowers... & Cooking Galore

I was up but not early as I went to bed too late (or early in the morning)... The rain was coming down hard... so delightful. Isaiah went to his men's group and I put the meat in the crock pot and had time with Jesus!

Today was Soochow's School Anniversary, but with the rain Alan decided not to go for the morning walk around the track. They also changed it up because it was raining too heavily. I had plenty to do for the dinner event tonight. 

Finally at 11:15, I went for a quick run and came home for Mom Care.

The carnitas cooked up nicely. The Mexican rice tasted delicious. The beans weren't turning out soft. I was trying this new pressure cooker. Not working or something.

Alan took off for the luncheon as it was right near Miramar. Isaiah took off to meet up with Fenny. I continued with cooking! 

The helper came at 5:10 and we left immediately.

This evening's event was a combined group: dinner was everyone together and then the two groups had different activities. The Couples were Learning to DANCE WITH OUR PORCUPINE. The Youth were doing a leather craft!

What a fun time!

Daily Lovely Insight:

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So Much To Get Done...

I was up early... and God gave me strength... 

I got Mom up and out and then after putting in a load of laundry and ordering boxes for the Philippines, I was out for my run. I ran 10k and that was enough.

Alan and I had set the first two hours for helping in the old house and then we went out to lunch at 1:30. I had bought coupons for this fancy place... and they were closed. It turned out that they went out of business! So, we went to one of our favorites right near Mom's Day Care Center!

We got back by 3pm and I had to help the student, but she didn't answer. So, I took a Power Nap and went off to my tutoring and arrived early. Those hours flew by and I was again on my scooter. 

I got home and barely had time to go to the bathroom as I had to get dinner made and Mom to bed. The student was up at 5am and wanted my help with some final touch-ups.

We had Family Time at 8:30.

And the weekend has started, which means... NO DAY CARE FOR MOM. In fact, the agency called and for all the days that I need help, the gal who usually has come to help has decided to quit! So... no one to come... AIYO! 

I'm trusting God to work something out!

Daily Lovely Insight:

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Not the Usual PR Day!

I was up early and I knew it was not going to be a 'real' PR Day!

I got Mom up and out and ate a simple breakfast and went out in the rain for my run. I love the rain... but my legs couldn't or didn't want to move. My shoes got so heavy! I was home and took a quick shower with HOT water as the gas lines were worked on yesterday and we didn't have hot water. I had to call to figure out how to turn it back on!

Then I had an online tutoring session with the same student for almost four hours. While tutoring, Ming Chuan sent me a file: can I do them a big favor and do a recording of a script for them?!?!?!

I was online with my students from 1-5pm... of course, we had various interruptions. Pray that the essay will receive a high score. I will work on it with her for another two hours and we should be finished!

I was going to have tutoring tonight... but they cancelled... That was a gift from God! HONESTLY! I did have prayer time with the sister, but after Mom went to bed, I walked down and picked up the stuff I ordered for Annie!

I also finished my ppt and sent that off and printed out my talk notes! 

What a Sabbath Day! I guess the Sabbath is all about helping and serving and glorifying God!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

Soochow Bible Study!

It was a packed day... that just kept going and going and going...

I was up early and after getting Mom up and out, I worked on the recycling pick-up! Then I went out for a run at 10:15 as that was the latest. After the pick-up, I was trying to get painters to go and check out the old house and give me a price quote. AIYO!

I did my 10k and took a quick shower after putting a chicken cheese bread in the oven! That turned out fabulously!

Then I got a message: a student needed my help- EMERGENCY! I worked with her for 30 minutes and then had to take off for the start of my Soochow Bible study. We had only four people! One student could not speak English at all! 

The time flew by and they enjoyed the bread. I went to WGE as it has WiFi and I needed to message people...

At 4pm, off I went and made it for tutoring! That hour flew by and I was back on my scooter.

I got home and worked like crazy, putting things away and getting Mom to bed and started with the student at 7:30!

A sister asked to pray with me... and said I can call her after I finished tutoring... And I never finished...

And yes, Annie... I forgot to press PUBLISH when I finally finished at 12midnight... finished tutoring... and the sweet student asked if I can help her again tomorrow... I think my PR Day will be very different tomorrow!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

I Need More Days for Catching Up!

I was up early and after Mom left, I got started working on the talks.

I finished the one for this Sunday and the ppt. I am almost finished with the one for March 23rd. I don't need a ppt for that one.

Then it was out for a run and it was hot.

Alan went to the hospital and had a wart removed. He waited a long time to see the doctor. It only cost 13US$! He then went to the gym while I went to WGE to get a shower and then met the guy to help with his scooter riding! 

Alan was home to get Mom.

Tonight I had Bible study!

Daily Lovely Insight:

I always thought the 'so' referred to how much God loved us... but in the original, it actually means... in this matter, or thus. So, God loved us in this manner by sending His only Son for us. God demonstrated His love for us, thus He sent His Son. Love is to be demonstrated. 

I have known this verse for almost 50 years and in preparation for my talk on 3/23, I discovered the beauty of this simple word: 'SO'!

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Catch Up Monday!

I was up early and I was so glad that I had set this day to 'work'... 

After Mom left, that's what I did... I worked on the talk, the ppt, the menu for Saturday (testing out how to make all the dishes) and then calling to get painters to the old house to paint and do some mold treatment for several of the walls. I was hoping to get it done after the old couple left and before the new couple moved in... but the new couple was in an emergency situation and as you know, the old couple kept delaying their move date. Anyhow... I have three weeks before I take off... and trying to line up the workers. The new couple will move into an AirBnB for those days while the house is being done!

I went for my run at 9:30 as the day turned out to be hot! A cold front is due to come again... but not for another 10 days... 

One of the painter waterproofing guy got back to me and said he can come to see the place and give me an estimate. So, I couldn't go to WGE and I didn't have time to go pay a bill. Instead, I met up with the guy and he will give me a quote and maybe start work on March 27th to the 30th. And since I was in that area, I went to Costco and picked up a few things... very quickly. I rushed home and barely had time to put things away and Mom was home. I had her dinner ready! Crazy!

This evening after Mom went to bed, I worked some more... And I will have some time to finish up hopefully by tomorrow!

Daily Lovely Insight:

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My Usual Sunday...

I was up early and had house cleaning to do before going to WGE for a walk on the treadmill... I like walking on the treadmill as I can watch a movie... I can't run and watch... Today was the new movie The Call to the Wild with Harrison Ford and Buck the dog... I didn't finish!

I was home and it was Mom Care as we had to get to church early.

I enjoy setting up and putting out the snacks. A dear sister brought a 3000NT$ box of Godiva Gold Collection Chocolates... Wow... 

I translated and then we had an association meeting. 

We were home before 8pm! YIPPY! I got Mom to bed... pray as she has a sore in the back... it's a weird bump! I might have to get her to see the doctor... before I head back to the States. Or pray for complete healing!

I had prayer time with a sister and then worked on my ppt for Sunday.

This week is going to be a 'fun' week with lots happening... Tuesday night Bible study... My Soochow Bible study will start back up on Wednesday. Tutoring on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and Marriage Builders on Saturday. And I'm sharing the message on Sunday! Please pray... 

Daily Lovely Insight:

The passage for the sermon was Ephesians 2:1-10!

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Women's Day!

I was up early and Isaiah went to his Bible study group. I put a load in and went for a run! YIPPY! It was chilly and I had a goal: 10k in under 60 minutes. I used to be able to run at that pace... but I have not tried for quite a while. And I did it... I like running in colder weather. I wore shorts and a jacket! 

I got home and took a quick shower and headed off to the foot massage! It was luxurious! And then we met up with the ladies at Chili's and had a short devotional/discussion and then ate lunch together. We had 13 ladies and it was fabulous! Fenny and I did the massage in the morning and the rest of the ladies did the massage at 2pm. The schedule was perfect!

I came home and got Mom up and showered and eating... The afternoon flew by!

Isaiah picked Fenny up at around 1;15 and they went off.

After Mom went to bed, I had lots to get done!

And besides saying Happy Women's Day... I must also say: HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNIE!

Daily Lovely Insight:

This was the verse of focus for our Women's Event today!

Seek Him First!