Little Island!

I was up early and we got ready to head out at 6:50! Alan wanted to stop for breakfast so we found a great Chinese breakfast place and bought the stuff to go to HSR.

The train was very on time and we rested.

Then it was a bus ride to the port... and the ferry was only 30 minutes... We would not have lasted any longer as it was quite ROUGH!

The hostel had our scooters ready so we picked them up and got to our hostel. We quite like our room... Isaiah rested and I went for a run. I decided to run the whole island. It's only 12km and even though it was hot, I ran faster than I expected!

I was so hot when I got back... 

Alan wanted to head out to the beach... so after a quick shower, we were off. 

The beach was quite crowded with people doing paddle boats... Isaiah actually saw one turtle... That's what this island is famous for.

We then went and ate ramen... YUMMY... and then headed to the 7/11 for drinks... Alan... OF COURSE! We also found the church which we will attend tomorrow at 9:30. 

We were back at the hostel and after blogging, I was ready for bed. 

Alan and Isaiah stayed up to watch TV.

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Vacation Starting Today!

I was up early... 

Alan went to play tennis and Isaiah found out that he got a great bonus!

YIPPY!

I started cleaning as we planned to go over to the old house. I had things to drop off there and we wanted to set up the bed and do a bit of sorting and cleaning. 

I went for a run in the middle of the day and it was so hot.

Alan went to get Abby's criminal record notarized!

When he got back, we took off! We found a great parking space. Alan worked on putting the bed together while I set up the storage room! We were there for three hours and there is still a bit more work to do... but we will do that on Saturday after our return from our mini vacation! The side room is set up so nicely and the storage room looks great!

We had dinner at home and watched one episode of House. Isaiah came home fairly early... 

We will be out of the house by 7am to catch the High Speed Rail for ZhoYing, Kaohsiung and then take a bus to the port and the ferry to the island!

Prayer time at 8:45 and we were all ready for bed after that!

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I Almost Forgot to Post!

I was up early and even though it was my PR Day, Alan and I had planned to get a few things done. But I took the morning to read and rest and run!

At 12:45, we took off... unfortunately, the office for Abby's criminal records (a necessary document for her visa in Brazil) closed for lunch. So, Alan waited in the car while I ran a few errands. I was the first one at the window at 2pm. After getting the paper, we went to Danhsui. The traffic was pretty bad, but we Mae it there by 3pm! Alan scraped while I set things up! We were finished by 5:15 and ran into traffic heading back home.

It was nice to be home to have dinner... I had a delicious salad... 

Then at 7:30, I went to meet up with a friend. She was running late, so I ran a few more errands and got back minutes before she finally arrived and gave her the movie coupons. I stopped at PX Mart before heading home for prayer time at 8:45. Family Time at 9pm and we finished by 10:30!

I put away the clothes. Alan and Isaiah packed and I was in bed by 11:15... It felt so good!

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Tutoring Cancelled... Go Go Go Stopped...

I was up early and knew it was going to be another Go Go Go Day. But after my QT, I checked my Line messages and one of my tutoring cancelled. Because she cancelled, I cancelled the other person as well. Thus, I had time to get things done without feeling like the whole day rushed by in a blur!

I ran my 10K and got to chat with Alden as he figured out how to get Mom Bea back into blogging!

Alan and I then headed out... first to TIC to drop off stuffed animals and winter sweaters for their May and October Missions Trips: Boracay and Kathmandu!

We then went to my friend's house to check her mail. Next, it was back over to Neihu to drop off things at church and I cleaned up the area as I wasn't the last one to leave on Sunday! And we won't be having church on the 15th as it's Lunar New Year! Then we went to the 'old man' who sells things... I always give him some nice stuff to sell... He is really nice. I am sharing with him about Jesus!

Finally, we were home and it was already 4pm. Alan went to get his scooter tuned up and to buy more Coco. When he returned, I went to get my scooter tuned up and to go to Miramar to attempt to sell things. You drop things off for them to assess. And if you are ok with their offer, then they give you cash! I also had a meeting with a gal about getting her connected to many possibilities around Taiwan to sell Eden Jewelry. Eden is a non-profit organization involved in rescuing gals from sex trafficking!

I had to be home by 8:45 for our Prayer Time!

The day was finished... 

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The Go Go Go Has Not Stopped!

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

Ran 10K!

Loaded up the car!

Headed to Isaiah's new place and get a few things done! I even went and walked around, donating books at the library right next to his place. The back balcony is cleaned and set up. The bathroom corner racks put up as well as one shower curtain. The other one was ordered and has not arrived. The kitchen sink is fixed and dishes and other items are neatly organized! Alan had bought Coco and a lunch box and enjoyed his lunch.

We left at 3:15 and got home at 4pm. I proceeded to put things away and then took a nap. I was going to go and sell some items to the second hand store, but I was way too tired. I didn't do all that I had planned!

I sat and blogged and checked my emails and ate my delicious salad.

I was feeling quite tired... I hope tomorrow won't be so go, go, go...

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Another Go Go Go Day!

If you didn't watch it... this is a spoiler alert!

The Seahawks WON...

I was up early and when I finished, Alan was already seated in front of the TV... getting Isaiah up at the same time... ha, ha, ha...

I put the chicken in the crock pot and went out for my run. It was so nice!

Then after a quick shower, I was out the door... and I was already late for my prayer time at 11am. I arrived at 11:15. And from there, the whole day was late... 15 minutes. I arrived at my tutoring at 2:15. I didn't finish until 3:45... 

I was home by 4:05 and started to get everything sorted. I did not bring up any more bags... I was just too exhausted. 

The boxes are packed. And things are sorted... Isaiah helped me to seal the boxes as I attempted to put more stuff in once he pressed down! YIPPY! He moved the boxes down and it will cost 120US$ to ship to the Philippines. 

I had the evening free, so I did a load of laundry. The laundry basket was overflowing... And I made congee for my dinner. It was perfect! Just what I wanted!

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GO GO GO SUNDAY

I was up early and the weather was spectacular! 

I went over to my neighbor's place and the car got packed with six trash bags of winter clothes.

I didn't have time to go through the stuff... as I had the Young Adults at 11am. I like to get there early... and that gave me time to put the books in the revolving bookcase and the puzzles in the game area for the kids at Sunday School and the dishes nicely put away as I got a stacking shelf for the cabinet. 

We had four people total and the time was very nice.

I stayed at church and set up the Love Cafe before going to tutor from 1:30 - 2:30... we went until 2:45!

Church service is so nice now... yes, we don't have a large group, but we are beginning to feel like a family again. That strange awkward feeling is beginning to dissipate. People stay around after the service to talk. 

When I got home, the recycling was an absolute mess! Honestly, it made me angry because it showed that many people in our complex has no consideration for the cleaning personnel... no public morality! They just threw things everywhere! The night security guard came and we worked for about 30 minutes to get things 'cleaned up and sorted'!

I came home and had things to put away before going down to get three bags of clothes to sort. Two boxes are going to the Philippines on Tuesday, so I wanted to make sure that they are packed to the max! And those three bags had summer items... 

This is the 'final' week before the Lunar New Year Holiday... people are all 'rushing around', trying to get things purchased or done. And of course, people are cleaning... hence, the recycling was piled high... and people are leaving stuff at my doorsteps!

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The 7th of the Month Reflection Time

I was up but felt distracted. Maybe because I didn't get up as early as I had hoped... whatever the reason, the time felt rushed...

Alan and Isaiah went to play tennis and since it was 'Reflection Day', I didn't set any agenda for the day. Alan was kind enough to take things over to Isaiah's place after they finished playing three sets of tennis. I had everything on the dining room table. They also planned to go to the old house to finish up the master bedroom and the living room ceiling... with both of them working, it was much faster. They also brought another ladder from our complex. I had drawn a simple illustration as to how the corner room should be set up. We gave away the closet, so it will be a lot more spacious. We had initially planned to head out to Taoyuan, thinking Isaiah needed another pair of tennis shoes. But we had bought him a pair the last time we were there... so we scratched that plan, especially since they didn't start the painting until 3:30... the earliest they thought they'd be finished would be at 6:30, but it was not to be... they didn't finish until way past 8pm.

I went for my run and the temperature was starting to drop. It was 15 with a real feel of 9. 

I had things set out down in the lobby for people to pick up... and the neighbor called: he had at least 6 more trash bags of coats and sweaters to give away. I didn't want to go today. He also put things near my scooter parking place and I sorted and gifted those things away. I gave the guard 6 trash bags and my neighbor will fill them up and put them on the first floor. 

The box to the Philippines is almost packed... but I called and ordered another one. That box will be delivered on Monday and both boxes will be picked up by Tuesday. YEAH!

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Wild & Exhausting Friday!

I was up early... and went for my run after everyone took off... And it was still somewhat cool... 

Alan and I planned to be back so that we can head out for lunch... and we had a lot on our plate.

First, he stopped at Coco for his usual drinks and I went to the restaurant to order the food. Then I went and walked around as I needed to pay for Abby's hair coupon and get some eggs at the local market. We sat and had a nice lunch... leaving the restaurant after 2pm!

Then it was heading back home to pick up the car and go to drop off things for Judy to bring back to the States. I also dropped off a nice big ceramic cooking ware to another friend who lives nearby. We went to Costco and it was already 3pm and the crowd had already gathered. We tried to get in and out within 30 minutes... Alan bought too many items that were not on the list... we didn't get out for 45 minutes. We thought about stopping at the old house to pick up some tools... but decided to head to another friend's house to drop off things... and then we went to Margaret's Second Hand Store and loaded up about six trash bags of stuff to be packed and shipped to the Philippines. Our car was maxed out. 

When we got home, I got the trolley and we made at least five trips up and down the elevator. 

We were hungry but we had to put away the groceries and then we had dinner! I started to pack the box... and that took about an hour... 

Prayer time at 8:45 and study at 9:15... I was so ready for bed by 10:30.

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Much Needed PR Day

I was up and just so happy that it was my PR Day!

Alan brought up another box of stuff dropped off from our neighbors... I sorted through that and then settled down on the sofa and read. Yes, Isaiah and Alan already took off... 

I wasn't in a hurry to go run... which was a bit of a mistake as the temperature increased... I ran a slow 10K. But I was glad that I ran...

After a quick shower, I was back on the sofa... YIPPY!

For dinner I had a salad... and Alan and I watched another episode of House.

Prayer Altar was from 8:45 to 9pm and we had Family Time at 9pm... 

What a fabulously relaxing day!

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Warm Wednesday

I was up and had my time with Jesus... Alan took off for tennis and Isaiah took off for work.

I organized my electrical cooking appliances, trying to make things more accessible and taking out what Isaiah's new place might need, such as a rice cooker.

I went down to help with the recycling before I was finished with the organizing... but when hat was done, I took a nap and then went out to run... too bad... it was already quite warm! 

I was home and Alan was on the sofa watching the SDSU basketball game. I had a nice lunch after taking a quick shower.

At 3pm, I took off as I had a few bills to pay before tutoring. The hour flew by and I went to meet up with friends to chat. The wife is leaving tomorrow for Edinburgh. 

On the way home, I stopped to buy bread... and then got home. Alan had painted one wall in our bedroom. It looks great. 

By the time I put things away, it was prayer time... when that was finished, I got to download my emails and blog. Alan and I watched another episode of House while he ate his dinner!

Tomorrow is my PR DAY! YIPPY!

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Seek Him First!

 

Bible Study Tuesday & More...

I was up early... and when I finished my time, Alan showed me that the real feel was 9 degrees. I love it!

He went to play tennis and after Isaiah left, I went for a quick run.

I took a very quick shower and was out the door, heading to church. I wanted to go there just a bit early to start the toaster oven as I had chicken and cheese and wanted to make these breakfast sandwiches. I also wanted to get the Christmas tree and other decorations organized as well as the kitchen plates and cups and goodies.

Only two other gals showed up, but we had a great time. We didn't finish the lesson! At 12:30, I had to meet Alan as we went to B&Q to buy more paint! Another 2000NT$! He dropped me off at church and I finished cleaning and went over to the old house. He was enjoying his lunch (which was the leftovers from our Bible study!) I got out several telephones as the telephone guy came and got our phone working. I then went to PXMart and bought a few things and scootered home, stopping to buy packets of coffee!

There were more things for me to give away! 

I also had made another chicken dish in the crock pot before leaving for my morning Bible study and that was ready! Very yummy!

I called to order a box to be shipped to the Philippines... but I do want to share a praise! Two ladies were heading to Rangoon for a ministry opportunity. This ministry helps to rescue ladies... I had collected lots of beautiful dresses and I asked if they could bring them. They said 15 dresses... but then they didn't know if they could take them because they are only allowed one suitcase each... I had put more than 15 dresses... into two bags... and dropped off the bags... And they took all the dresses... The miracle: there were 25 gals and there were 25 dresses... That's totally GOD! The gals were so happy to be able to pick a dress... and all the dresses were different... and they somehow were all the right size! I also received pictures from people in the Philippines who received the boxes I had mailed... and I had stuff animals in one of those boxes and each kid was able to choose one to take home... how fabulous is that!!!! 

This evening I had tutoring... I had to cancel last week because we were gone for Prison Ministry and then I had gone to Taichung for baby delivery... 

I also called and made an appointment for our Annual Family Portrait! We will do that on Saturday, March 21st at 2pm!

The day again flew by... 

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Prep Monday!

I was up early... and just felt quite refreshed... I slept late and woke up early... but I must have slept very soundly...

Isaiah took off for work... Alan took off for tennis... and I settled down to input my talk for 2/22. At 9am, I went for my run and got back right after Alan. He was getting ready to go to the old house to paint... I took a shower and a nap... and then got up to order dinner: Pizza Hut... I got a coupon from B&Q... 

Then it was lunch time and 'meeting' with Pam and Sue about our upcoming trip! YIPPY!

We are three months away! We booked our hotel for Heidelberg... May 6th to May 10th. We will hit only two countries: Germany and Switzerland. I will message my dear friend about going for a short visit to see their newly built house... 

The conversation was for almost two hours, but it felt like minutes!

A neighbor messaged me and had LOADS of kitchenware to give me... So, I went down and borrowed the trolley and picked up everything. Another hour went by as I sorted and posted things to give away.

At 6:30, I left for church. Alan picked up the pizzas and we had a nice meeting and prayer time. I was home by 10pm and finished with giving more stuff away and cleaning.

The day again flew by!

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Busy Sunday!

I was up early... and Alan and Isaiah went to play tennis where they had a luau!

I stayed home and cleaned and did a load of laundry. The morning flew by... I bagged things up to give away. A neighbor dropped off a box of books... and I had 9 thermos that I posted to give away. I also put together an entire HUGE bag of purses to give away.

I left at 1:30 to meet up with a friend to catch up and church started at 4pm.

I was the speaker... and we didn't have a large crowd... but I praise the Lord for the time together.

I again made brownie/cookie dough and the kids and everyone enjoyed the dessert. I prayed with several people and came home and left again to pick up things from a gal in Buy Nothing: containers for Isaiah's house!

I was home by 9:30 and can't believe how fast the day had flown by. I still hadn't blogged or checked my email... 

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Busy Saturday!

I was up early... and Alan and Isaiah went to play at 6:11... their first game was at 6:30.

I went and had a leisurely morning... sorting through my collection of cloth bags... Wow... I sure have a lot. I also packed up dresses to see if Judy can bring to Rangoon as they are going to visit a new ministry opportunity.

The 'boys' came back at 10:00 and Isaiah went out to meet up with Fenny as they were going to meet different people for lunch and dinner. I went out for my run and did end the week with over 60km... I had to do three long runs on three consecutive days.

I was home and after a quick shower, Alan and I took off... And just as we were going down the hill, I saw our friends who were to be meeting us at church to pick up the suitcases and rice cooker. We spinned around and picked them up. We were going to Judy's hotel to drop off dresses, so that's what we did. Then we drove to church. I had dishes to put there and they packed up the suitcase. Excellent!

They took the bus back to their place while Alan and I went to B&Q. We had a list of things to look for: paint for the old house, shower caddy, putty, tile grout... etc. We were there for four hours and spent over 10,000NT$. We also bought water filters for our under the sink filtration system. Those were not cheap! Alan will start painting next week. 

We stopped to get the tithes for tomorrow and paid a few bills. It was already 6:45 when we got home and ate dinner... and change the filter... and watched House!

I was exhausted... so it felt great to go to bed... 

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Happy 95th Birthday, Mom... In Heaven!

I was up early...  and woke Isaiah up and got his lunch together and he left...

I went out for my run at 9:40... and did 15.65KM... I will do another 13 tomorrow and I will be caught up!

Alan and I had lunch with a couple... The gentleman lost his father last year... and his father and my mom have the same birthday... It was a Joyful Journey of Grieve. What was sad to me was that this couple, whom we trusted, has decided to attend and serve at the church with doctrinal views that we think are contrary to the teaching of the Bible. We left that topic off the 'table' during our luncheon! (The verse below: Psalm 25:1 which was what I read this morning comforted my heart!)

They had to leave at 2:15 and we had many things planned. First, a stop at another couple's house. When they left for the states, they forgot to clean out the rice in the rice cooker... The wife messaged me... can I go over and clean it out before it becomes a cockroach trap??? Then we came home and picked up the rice cooker that I brought home yesterday. A sister from the Philippines wants it and she will pick it up on Saturday along with the two suitcases that I'm gifting her. We went to church and dropped everything off. Next, we headed over to our old house. Alan worked at trying to get the sound going... and it worked fine. I looked through the storage room and took a simple video of what we'd like painted. So... I will contact someone and ask for an estimate. I wonder if I can get a painter there next week?!?!?!

We were there until 5:30 as I had prayer time with a sister at 4pm. 

We got home at 6pm and I had a nice dinner... simple salad.

Tonight we had Family Time! YEAH!

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PR Day... with Many Twists!

I was up early... and after Isaiah left... it was nice just to relax. I had a nice breakfast... and just took the time to rest. I didn't even read. I just rested!

At 11:40, a friend came over to drop off a bread machine. And I went out for a long run. At Miramar, I ran into Judy and the gang... They were shopping and planned to go biking towards the Grand Hotel. So... I decided to run that side, hoping I'd see them! And I did! I just ran back and forth and came home, finishing 21.25km! (I am trying to make up for the two days of no running...hitting 60km for this week!)

I was home and got the crock pot going for lentil soup and made a salad. I had bought more Chinese Romaine and oranges and other items as we were planning to get together this evening at Elaine's company house!

But first, I was to meet a friend at 4pm. We went for Oolong Noodles. YUMMY!

I scootered over at 7pm and got there a bit late. Alan had dropped off the salad and oranges. Judy bought things. Brenda bought things. Elaine bought things. So, needless to say, we had a feast!

I had prayer time at 8:45 and that went well!

We had to say goodbye as Judy's son, Samuel, had a meeting at 10:30. I was home by 11pm and put everything away. The day flew by! 

Oh... Elaine gave me a rice cooker to give away, and my scooter was packed with things on the way home. I rode very slowly... Grateful that I got home without any problems.

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Down & Back From Taichung!

I was up super early... and when I finished my time with God, I was out the door, scootering to Nangang HSR Station. I got there and the ticket windows were not even open. I bought the first train to Taichung. The baby had already arrived at 2:57AM. I knew that as soon as the water broke, the baby would come... but I was too tired to leave last night for Taichung.

I made it down there... and spent about four hours before I had to head back... I was so tired, I fell asleep on the HSR and got off on the wrong stop. I didn't realize that I was off on the wrong stop and spent 25 minutes trying to find my scooter... It was like Twilight Zone! I asked someone and she looked at me and said, "Do you realize that you're at Taipei Main Station?" 

I took the MRT to Nangang Station and found my scooter and rode home with only 10 minutes before I had to head out to tutor. 

I came home, helped with the recycling (there were some more nice dishes that someone had thrown away) and made myself dumplings and salad. Wow... I overate because I was so hungry. Alan ate with me and then we watched one episode of House!

At 8:45 I had prayer time and then I was so ready to head to bed!

Tomorrow is my PR Day!

YIPPY!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Different translations say staff or rod... In Psalm 23:4, the Shepherd's rod and staff comfort... I like the imagery... 

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Prison Ministry

What a day!

Yes, I was up super early... but I didn't go to run... after my time with God... it was time to get ready and we left at 6:30 to catch the bus to the Taoyuan International Prison.

There were 90 volunteers to host three consecutive parties for 770 inmates... international inmates... 

We've been a part of the Lighthouse Prison Ministry for many years... but with Mom here, I did not attend... but now... so this was my first time in 10 years!

From 9:30 to 4:30... it makes me sad to see so many young inmates... some of them very friendly and polite and good looking... I just prayed as I served them and chatted with them. One inmate was only 21 years old and had four kids... Most of them had tattoos... now these are all international inmates... from Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Mongolia and a few from western countries... 

We got home at 6:30 and I did not go down to Taichung as the gal has not dilated much. I think I'll go tomorrow early morning... so... it will be another early morning... and I did not go run today, but I met my step goals... 

I don't think I will be running tomorrow as I will most likely head down to Taichung on the High Speed Rail. The last message I received from the husband: she's dilated to 1cm! ONLY!

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A Normal Monday!

I was up and so were the boys... NFL... You might already know the Super Bowl Match Up! I won't spoil it for you!

I went out for my run after Isaiah left for work. And after I got back, I had a nice shower and ate a great breakfast. Alan was still watching the game... they had two games... four teams... two winners... they are going to the Super Bowl.

Alan took off for a walk and I took a nap... then it was time to head off to my tutoring. Alan went to our old house to see if he can get the TV hooked up... and to see how much of the place needs painting. We are still praying: hire someone or do it ourselves during Lunar New Year?!?!?

I came back from tutoring after stopping to buy some nice wine for Jon and Judy's wedding anniversary dinner. Yes, they invited us to join them tonight at a very nice Portuguese restaurant. They are here for a week for New Year Celebration Banquets with Jon's company and also the Prison Ministry Celebration.

At 4:30, I had prayer time with a dear sister and then we headed out for dinner.

What a fun evening... 

At 8:45, I had prayer time which House of Praise is starting... Monday to Friday... The purpose is just to pray together for 15 minutes with Scriptures.

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And my Strength!

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A Very Productive and Long Sunday!

I was up but not as early as I had hoped... I knew it was going to be a long day... 

Isaiah got up to go and play tennis.

I walked to drop something off for Judy and then got money... Since I had to cancel tutoring this past week, I didn't have much cash!

I was home and had a 30 minute nap before heading out to the Young Adults Fellowship. Isaiah was late and one gal arrived early. I am glad I got there to let her in and she helped me to set up.

We didn't have a large crowd but it was nice... After our discussion, people took off, but I had tutoring. The hour flew by. When that was finished, I had to meet a gal who wanted to talk about the church situation. It was a great hour... 

Church was at 4pm and the speaker is an old friend of ours... The service was wonderful!

Dinner afterwards... and I again brought cookie dough. I stayed and chatted with people and finally got home at around 8:30pm. I worked on the recycling before going up...

There were so many things to do since I hadn't been home all day!

Prayer tine at 9:30 and I was ready for bed!

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He's Out!

I was up early and I just love looking out to the gray skies... 

After my quiet time, Isaiah's tennis was cancelled as it was drizzling. And that guy's free climb up Taipei 101 was also cancelled due to the weather. I went out for a run as Alan messaged saying that he will checkout and he can do it on his own! YIPPY!

His total bill was 50US$! Of course, he paid 30US$ for the double registration when he went in on Wednesday. But still... total: 80US$! All the meds and three nights in a five person room and the meals. We are happy that he's home and the sun came out to welcome him back.

At 2:50 we took off to pick up Fenny and went to the 'new' house to finish up the cleaning. And we decided to have dinner out there even though I had made this delicious chicken, spinach tomato dish in the crock pot. I also made the cookie dough for church tomorrow. YIPPY!

The chicken won't last... but it will be good to have it for next week.

We ate at a steak house... it was ok. Next time we will try the Hot Pot Place or the Teppanyaki Place. Alan went to get the car but it was towed. He couldn't read the words on the ground that said: "Parking only until 6pm". He walked back and Isaiah and Fenny went with him to pick up the car. 1400 plus the taxi fare. I went up and finished up at the house, steam mopping the floor and scrubbing some tough spots. They came back just as I was almost finished. So, I put all the dirty towels in a bucket to soak and will go back again as we need to call a plumber. There is a small leak in the kitchen sink. We also need to change the water filter. But since I got a Brita, we will use that first before spending the money to replace the filters! The place looks so nice. We dropped Fenny off and came home at around 10pm!

Tomorrow is another full day!

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Not A Date Day!

I was up early and after Isaiah went off to work, I just stayed around at home... messaging Alan. He didn't need me to come so I went out for my run. It got quite warm.

Isaiah was set to be home at 1pm, but he was home late. We headed off to his new apartment, taking over a huge load of stuff. He unloaded while I sprayed the place down with bleach. Then we hung up the curtains and moved the furniture around a bit. He then vacuumed while I worked on the bathrooms and the kitchen. The fridge needed cleaning and the stove. 

At 3:30, we went to the household registry and got Isaiah out of our Neihu household registry and signed him into his own place. Wow... 

We went back to the house and tried to finish up a few things... but we will need to come back again. I think we need at least another five hours of cleaning... the bathroom floors, the whole house needs to be mopped, the back balcony and the kitchen cabinets. We are planning to go tomorrow... 

Alan will be discharged tomorrow, so we will head over and maybe by tomorrow night, everything will be finished. Isaiah isn't moving in... Fenny is in the process of looking for a new job.... so we shall see!

We came back and had our dinner and watched House... 

The day flew by...

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PR Day... Hospital Visit!

I was up early... and just relaxed... I got my talk notes and PPT finished... and went for a run... the air was so crisp with a slight drizzle. I loved it... 

I had a nice lunch and then rested until about 2pm and went to the hospital!

Alan was resting... and the doctor said that he can be discharged by Saturday. YIPPY! Two more nights at the hospital with another patient that moans... 

I got to talk to the patient next door: scooter accident. Riding too fast and slid... He had to get three pins in his back... and now he is doing PT. It's really a miracle that he isn't dead!

Two of our church friends came and visited... they brought pork jerky and tomatoes... YUMMY! These are the two elders that have supported Alan and I through the church ordeal! We are blessed to call them family!

I came home at around 6:45... it was a nice cold ride back home... 

I didn't have tutoring, so I watched one episode of House... and blogged and checked my emails. Yes, I didn't turn on the WiFi until after I got home... 

It was a very blessed PR Day!

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