I Made It...

I was up early and enjoyed being alone... in what I call the "Upper Room"... 

I went down at 6:30 and had my three in one coffee packet and my breakfast... delicious!

Serge and Nancy came down at around 7:15 and their friend, Hegette, came down around 7:45am. We sat and chatted and the time flew by. 

Serge and Nancy drove me to the local station and I took the 'tram' to Brussels and got on the train to Koln Main Station. I didn't have to rush and at Koln Station, I bought my favorite pretzel rolls and a cheese and veggie sandwich and got on the train. The ride was great... the scenery... the seats... I didn't go and sit in a cart... I just sat at a place with a table. At 2:45 I joined the HOP Prayer time!

The train arrived a bit late but at around 15:52, I was at Heidelberg Haupbanhof. The map said it was a 3.1km walk to Haupstrasse and I decided to walk... why not? It just felt right... the weather had forecast rain, but the sun was peaking through the clouds... and it just felt good to walk. It was a walk down memory lane!

I passed the Aldi Sud... the mall where the Chinese restaurant used to be... the McDonald's... The Kaufhaus (which is no longer there) and the Mueller (that is a great place to buy fizzy vitamins and China Oil). 

I got to Hotel Sudpfanne at around 5pm and checked in. I dumped my stuff and took the items to mail... found the nearest post office and walked over! The package is on its way to the UK. 18.88Euro!

Then I walked to Penny, the Supermarket... passing lots of bookstores... and the churches... and I heard organ music and walked in. I wasn't in any hurry... 

At Penny, I saw Haribo Candies... and so many great desserts... the kind that Alan would love... I decided to get some now... no desserts... just the candies. I also decided that I wasn't going to run but just meander and walk around... I also bought my favorite carrot juice, soybean milk, special German rolls and cheese! YIPPY! 100% carrot juice for 60NT$! That was my dinner!

I slowly walked back to the hotel and made some tea, drank the carrot juice (it was a good size carton) and a glass of soybean milk!

It was still light outside... so I went out again... this time with my jacket. The wind was picking up! I walked to the bridge, took some more pictures and came back to the hotel.

I wanted to sleep early... and wake up early... 

I will go for a run tomorrow morning after my quiet time...

Tonight at 9:33 (which is May 7th, 3:33 Taiwan time) Mom passed away... 

It is a gift that I am here in Heidelberg... Tomorrow will be a reflection day... A whole year has flew by!

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Nice and Chilly!

I was up early... and just had a nice relaxing morning. 

We had breakfast together... for me, two eggs, and cheese! And coffee...

Nancy took me to this great park. She sat and sketched while I ran my 10K! It was so nice and chilly... no rain, even though rain was predicted. It was 11 degrees, but the real feel was like 6! Wow...

We came home for lunch and she made a huge salad and steak! Wow... so delicious!

At 4:45, we went out to dinner... Pomme frites mit mayo... it was one of the most famous places in Antwerp!

We walked around the area and that was so nice... and came home at 7:30. I blogged and checked my emails and packed. 

They will take me to the train station and I will head out to Heidelberg tomorrow!

This has been an amazing vacation! And it's only started!

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And I'm Here...

What a day... 

The flight from Beijing to Frankfurt was super crowded... the food was great... I'm not too picky and the flight attendants were all super attentive... I guess that's why they are called Flight Attendants???

I drank lots of coconut water, which was super refreshing. And they had delicious tea. But I did not have any coffee or Coca Cola... For the 'midnight snack' I had a chicken bun. Then for breakfast, I had congee. The mid-flight snack was just chocolate cookies. I took three as they'd be good before a run!  

The fight landed and the airport seemed so huge... I'm thinking: Have I been to this airport before? It was like a maze and not very many restrooms... and no hot water dispensers... I finally found a restroom and then went through customs and got my bag... That was all done very efficiently. 

I tried to ask about the donation box. No one knew where it was located, although they all knew that there was one: somewhere. I found the post... but it doesn't open until 9am. DARN IT!

So I proceeded to find the long distance train ticket counter... wow... it was in an 'office'. And the train ticket to Antwerp was not 'cheap', more than if someone buys it via the internet. I got the ticket for the 8:48 train from Track 7. So, I walked down and stood on the platform. A train came at 8:39 and I got on... and in two minutes, it took off. And I was thinking: something is wrong! I looked at the seats and they showed that they were reserved from one point to another point and the destination point said: Dusseldorf! What? I said out loud: is this train going to Dusseldorf? The passengers all looked and three or four of them actually responded with a nod! In utter shock and disbelief, I said: I need to be going to Brussels!

One lady said: Let me see if I can help! She got on her phone and started typing! "The best thing you can do is take this train and get off at Koln. BUT, this train is going to Koln South. You need to take a "S" train to Koln Main! And then...perhaps you can catch the train to Brussels." She wrote down everything, including the track number and the time. If not, what would be the next train from Koln Main to Brussels! And from Brussels to Antwerp! The worst case scenario: I'd get to Antwerp at 3:34 instead of 12:03! 

Well... I stood all the way to Koln South... and before getting off, I thanked her. I run to catch the S Bahn (train). I took the train one stop to Koln Main. I run to the track... WOW... ICE 316 was late! By 12 minutes! But now, I might not catch the 11:33 from Brussels to Antwerp as the train now is delayed and won't arrive to Brussels until 11:38! The train to Brussels was so packed... The conductor said that if the seat has a green light, it is available. But every seat had a red light! It turned out that several trains were cancelled and the lights were all jumbled! Thus, everything was showing RED! I sat down as the aisle was packed with people. And soon, people came who had the reservation for the seat I was sitting in. I walked down to the next cart... no seat... And I walked down to the next cart: now the lights were changed! GREEN was appearing quite often. I found a seat and sat down and read my Bible and prayed, just giving thanks!

The train arrived in Brussels and I run to Track 11 from Track 5, where the train to Antwerp Central was to be... but it is already 'late'. I looked up at the sign on Track 11: Antwerp Central, 11:33. What??? A train pulled up... I asked several people before just hopping on: Antwerp Central. And they all nodded! I get on... I arrived at Antwerp Central at the original time of my original purchased ticket! 12:03!!!! 

The station looked huge... Again... I'm thinking: was this station like this some four years ago when I came with Isaiah and Abby??? 

Nancy and Serge were there already... and they took me to the coffee shop where I had sparkling water! I was so thirsty!

We drove to their place and I'm amazed! "Is this the place I was at where it was only a shell and nothing much was built up around the area?"

Their place is beautiful! They took out a delicious spread of cheese and cold cuts and we sat and talked and talked and talked. At 2:45 (which was 8:45 Taiwan time), I got on and prayed with those at House of Praise. And after that,  I got a tour of their place and they put me up in their huge guest room with my own bathroom!

I unpacked and then went out for a walk about... I didn't find a running route.

I didn't want dinner... I came back up and changed into my pajamas. I blogged and I went to bed by 7pm.

Wow... what an amazing day!

The Lord did it... He carried me through! 

He can redeem all our mistakes. 

He provides people who are so very helpful on this journey when we take a 'wrong turn' or in my case, hop on a 'wrong train'!

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And I'm Off...

I was up early... and wanted to attend the 9am service. I walked down and paid a few bills on the way to church. The service was quite long... And I sat net to a neighbor from our complex! And her husband was leading worship!

On the way back, I stopped to get fun breakfast breads for Isaiah to bring to work and I was home.

I got online and booked a few of my train tickets. Suz has done most of the tickets... I still need Frankfurt to Antwerp, but I will buy that after I land! I want to find the church donation office and the post office. Then I'll head on the train and most likely be in Antwerp by or before 3pm!

I packed up my stuff, ate lunch, took a shower and hopped on the scooter with Alan. He was going to church for discipleship. He dropped me off at the MRT Station where my mom had her day care center (I thought that was pretty special!) and he took off. I got on the MRT. I then took the bus to Song Shan Airport and bussed to Taoyuan Airport, Terminal 2! The check in counter did not open until 16:10!

I had over an hour! 

Good time to check things...

And after checking in, I went up to the gate! Why not? I wanted to sit and think and blog... and watch the service. I had invited a couple of people to the service... I thought I wasn't leaving until Monday night! God is in control! 

I'm here in Frankfurt! Couldn't send anything in Beijing!

So many came to church... what a miracle! 

The flight from Taipei to Beijing was very nice. But the plane was quite old... I had a whole row of seats... and the food was quite decent!

Four hours in Beijing and I slept and walked around. And at 2am, we boarded. PACKED like sardines...

I'll write more later... but I'm off to donate coats and then take the train to Antwerp.

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Getting Ready!

I was up early... even though I went to bed at 1am... and I did go for a run... only 10k... with only 23.63K this whole week... Hopefully, I will be doing more runs when I am in Europe! The weather looks chilly!

I did a load of laundry as it was overflowing... and then went out to tutor! The hour flew by and I was home by 12:40!

I ate a nice salad lunch and then started packing!

I don't want to bring a lot but I have three coats that I want to donate to the homeless in Germany. I had gifts of snacks for Nancy and Serge. I have a gift to mail to someone in the UK. And I'm only bringing in carry on but it weighs a bit, so I will be checking that in! YEAH!

WI made dinner reservation for 5pm and met up with Angel and got my phone!

After dinner, I got home and tried to get everything taken cared of... That was a lot of work.

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It Was... (Fill In the Blank)

I was up early and again... no run...

I had tutoring at 10:30... and that went long!

Alan and Isaiah came to church as I wanted them to drop off the books and the dish dryer. We took off to Mega PX Mart and while they ate, I shopped. I also walked over to Costco and bought stuff. We headed back to church as my scooter was there... and they went home.

I headed to the Grand Hyatt and met up with a dear friend. We hung out until after 11pm. She had the Hyatt Club Lounge Privilege, which meant we could eat a buffet meal on the 22nd floor. I never knew! The meal was delicious... and they had carrot juice! FRESHLY SQUEEZED... I totally enjoyed myself! What a feast.  Oh... I should mention that around 8:39 there was an earthquake. So... I definitely felt the shaking. 

I scootered home and got gas and got home at 11:45. I forgot my cell phone at her hotel... but that's ok. I don't like thinking that I must have my cell phone! And I hope to see her tomorrow... with Alan and Isaiah for dinner!

When I got back, the recycling was an absolute mess... I got that sorted and went up and blogged and checked my emails. 

I'm just two day away from taking off... Wow... 

So... what did you write for the word in the 'fill in the blank'?

I'll give you a hint: I'm exhausted!

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Feeling Much Much Better!

I was up and I slept better... the throat was in recovery...

But no run... I didn't want to push my body...

So, it was indeed a day of rest!

I didn't even sit and read. I just rested... I got up and did a few things around the house and went back to bed. I made soup and had bowls and bowls of it... I actually made two pots of soup... I finished the first pot and made a second pot. The first was carrot soup... and the second pot was tomato soup... wow... so delicious! Two different savory soups... 

At 4:30, I went out for a walk... I was hoping to have enough energy to ride out to Costco and do some shopping... but I only walked to the neighborhood mini Carrefour... I did not find the snacks I wanted to bring to Europe... So... I will have to go on Saturday!

The day flew by... all too quickly.

A friend came over at 7pm as I cut her hair... and then prayer time at 8:45.

I blogged, checked emails...

Alan and Isaiah played basketball at Soochow... and tomorrow is a holiday!

I still have tutoring... and the weekend will be a busy one! What else is new?!?!?!?

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Oh No... A Very Sore Throat!

I was up and did not sleep well... I woke up several times as I had a very very sore throat... unusually sore! FLAMING SORE! I took some medicine!

I had a busy day... no run... as I was not feeling well... the throat... the lack of sleep... Please pray for a full recovery!

I went out to run errands and tutored at 11am to 12... and came home for lunch and headed out again for my last Bible study. We had 11 students... It was a wonderful time as we talked about: Who is God? What are His attributes? What's your relationship with God?

I had cancelled my 3:40 tutoring and I'm so glad. My throat was still FLAMING SORE! I went and ran more errands and came home. I ate a small meal and took a nap.

I had tutoring from 6-7pm and came home by 7:30! YEAH...

Prayer time at 8:45 and Family Time at 9pm.

Tomorrow is my REST DAY!

Thank you Jesus!

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Morning Bible Study... and Running Errands!

I was up early and went for a short run... I only had time for 8K. I think that's going to be the distance for the next few days until I go to Europe!

I was home and after a quick shower, I was out the door... only to realize that I had forgotten the church key and brought the wrong bank card... 

I scootered back and had to wait to run errands. The only thing I did was to return books and check out one book for Isaiah. I also donated books at the library.

I was going to buy tuna fish sandwiches but the shop was closed... so I only brought tangerines for our Bible study!

We are looking at Psalm 30 and it was a great discussion. Two gals joined online! And there were four of us at church. We again didn't finish until after 1pm! 

I then went to withdraw money and then to the bank to exchange for Euro and pay our credit card bill. I wanted to run a few more errands, but I had to go pee... I stopped to buy soy bean milk and headed home!

Alan was home and having lunch, so I joined him.

Then I decided to take a short nap... the other errands will have to wait!

Tonight I had tutoring... for an hour and then prayer time at 8:45.

I baked and wrote up the shipping forms for the boxes and Alan taped it up. The shipping company will come pick up on Thursday. Friday is Labor Day!

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Yes... It Was Another Hectic Day!

I was up early... but by the time I went out to run, I only had 35 minutes... I ran only 5K.

I came home and did not take a shower as I had planned to do that at Isaiah's house, in order to test their water pressure.

I got there before 10am and went and dropped off books for donation. YEAH!

I bought two tea eggs and an iced latte and settled myself down at the dining room table and waited. Isaiah messaged me: the guy was downstairs! Wow... it was 10:30 or so!

It took him about an hour to finish... it was really difficult to remove the old ones... after he left, I changed the three outer ones... But a lot of water came out of each filter, so I had to do a mopping of the kitchen floor. 

I changed the shower head and took a shower... short showers... no problem... BUT... if the shower lasted more than three minutes, the water did turn cold! It's not a problem with the shower hose. It's not a problem with the shower head. It's not a problem with the hot water heater... as the other shower is fine. I think it's the way that the piping was done. Oh well... 

I left Isaiah's place at around 1pm and got home at 1:37! WOW...

I put things away and laid down for a Power Nap after I put in a small load of laundry. I brought back the rags that I used to mop up the water... 

When the load was done and hung, I went over to our friend's house and put way a few things and then came back home for prayer time at 4pm!

I was so happy that I had a semi free evening as I wanted to finish packing the boxes!

I also heard from the Evangelistic Sisterhood Lodging called Kanaan! I will be staying there from May 16th to the 19th!

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A Short Post...

I was up early and after my time with Jesus, I had about 45 minutes to get something started with packing up the boxes to be shipped.

Then I was off to help the gals who are going to go abroad as their oral interview and writing prompts were this morning. And people were still down in Taitung for the Challenge Taiwan competition. Another young man was having his violin try-outs... so lots to be praying for.

The gals did extremely well as we over-prepared and the questions were easy!

I went to church to join Isaiah's Young Adults group and Alan was the only one there with Isaiah. In fact, Alan went early and got the church set up... so nice!

We finished at 12:15 and I made the Love Cafe ready and went home to rest... the hour flew by!

I was back at church and I was praying... And we had a decent crowd even though most of the usual people were absent... God is so good... 

The service was finished at 6pm and people hung around to chat... 

I didn't get home until 8:30 and then started packing... Wow... 

I had prayer time at 9:30 and did more packing of the boxes... 

They are almost finished. But they will be filled... In fact, I have way too much stuff... 

I will have to do some reorganizing to get everything in.

By 11pm, I was so ready for bed... This was going to be a short blog... but ...

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Can The Day Get Any Busier?

I was up early and did not go out for my run until 8:42... I could not leave any later!

I ran for an hour and took a quick shower before going to be pick books.. This complex has the best guards. There were three of them who helped to get all the boxes into my car. I got home and parked the car and headed out to tutor. I got there right on time... if not just a few minutes early.

The hour went by quickly and I extended the time just a bit, which meant I had to rush home to pick up all I needed for my next tutoring gig!

I was 15 minutes late as I couldn't find their home!

I again extended my time and didn't finish until 3:37 and I was home by 4pm.

I just sat and ate... 

Alan and I left to drop off things for Angel Lin at the Hyatt and another bag of things for a friend in our neighborhood. We then bought pizza and fried chicken for Alan's dinner.

We got back and I went to Challenge Taiwan Live Stream and at 7:52 caught the finish of the three people from House of Praise! YEAH...226km relay!

I then started to do the pickled carrots and cucumbers and white radishes... and then I put veggies into the crock pot!

I still had so much to get done.

The boxes are not packed... and our dining room table is filled with things that I was sorting. Toiletries to bring on my trip... And I need to check the weather to make sure I am bringing the right clothes...

I have another full day tomorrow...

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Another Very Full Date Day!

I was up early... and Alan went to work out while I was still having time with Jesus, so we never talked about all that needed to be done today...

After Isaiah left, I went out for my usual 8K... the weather was great... but I still limited myself to an hour. I so enjoy being out... it was drizzling and windy, but I loved it!

Alan got back early.. YEAH... and he remembered that I wanted to go over to the traditional market right near Isaiah's house. And we decided to play it by ear to see how much we can get done before I had to go and tutor.

So... off we went to the traditional market... and I got so much for about 10US$! He went and bought lunch and CoCo... He picked me up as I could not carry about 15 kilos of veggies and fruits! Such bounty! We went to Isaiah's house, but we couldn't find parking. So Alan went up... and then we switched. While I was at the house, Alan decided to go and park the car at pay parking... He came up as we needed two people to test the hot water heater!

We finished all the little jobs at around 1:30 and then headed to Soochow to pick up Isaiah's rain coat... and then we went to pick up items to pack for the box. We were home around 3pm and Alan ate his lunch box and I decided to take a Power Nap! I had eaten like 10 tangerines in the car!

I headed out in the rain and tutoring went fairly well... I then went to drop off the cards that Abby had written to thank people. She should have gotten these done earlier and dropped them off herself!

I was finally home at 8pm. I checked the recycling and cleaned that area up and came home to make soup. Alan ate the duck soup as I forgot to put a sign on it...

Prayer time at 8:45... 

It's going to be a very busy weekend... A group of church friends headed down to Taitung for the Challenge Taiwan Triathlon! I joined it and ran the marathon part of the relay... four kids from our church have major exams this weekend... and I have tutoring tomorrow and Young Adults Fellowship on Sunday plus tutoring and I will be sharing the message... Please pray... It's the weekend before I leave... and this week is going to be packed!

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A Very Full Day!

I was up... and went out for a run... just 8K... 

After sending Isaiah and Alan off, I was on the phone: order boxes for the Philippines, checking on Isaiah's water filter system and hot water heater... and then I rushed off as I had tutoring at 10:30!

That hour flew by and and I went to have lunch with a dear sister, the one who always treats me to the most spectacular meals... And for lunch, we had DUCK!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow... And of course, she always gives me all the leftovers.

I then went to Taiwan Cell to purchase 'buffet data' for my trip to Europe. I splurged and paid 100US$ for 15 days of unlimited data. This way, I can check for maps or information when I'm out and about. 

I had made an appointment for a massage for 3:30 and I arrived a bit early! YEAH! Those 90 minutes were so relaxing! I walked out of there refreshed!

Tutoring started at 5:15 instead of 5:30 as we had a lot to do this evening. I tried to cram and prep these gals for their oral interview and written entrance exam on Sunday. When I got home, the mom sent me a message: the girls would like to have one more session! WOW! They felt it really helped... so we're looking at Saturday!

I ate some soup from lunch... so delicious... and then it was prayer time...

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Midterm Study!

I was up but not early enough and thus, I did not get a run in... This is what happened:

It was too hot by 8am... and so I decided to bake and go buy more veggies and fruit. Oh... I found lantern fruit or cape gooseberry. They are very delicious. I also took a nap...

I had study at 1:10 and the pineapple cake turned out extremely well.

After the study, I had tutoring and that hour went by fast.

When that was finished, I decided to go to the park... maybe for a walk... and I lined my Wednesday 6pm tutee... "We're not having class tonight, are we?" The Mom replied: Why not? I answered: because I thought you switched to Saturday morning. "Oh no, I wanted two days a week!" 

So, I rushed home, picked up my teaching box and headed off. I was home by 7:35 and I didn't want to go out for a run even though the weather had cooled down. I sat and ate a salad and prayer time started at 8:45!

We had Family Time at 9pm.

And by 11, I was so ready for bed!

Tomorrow is another full day of tutoring! I did make a reservation for a massage at 3'30 with Ms. Hsieh!

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Truly Rested!

I was up and after Isaiah took off, I went for a run... and yes, I tried to stick to one hour only... 

I was home and after a quick shower, I got my coffee and my books and read and rested... And I fell asleep and Alan came home from his workout and it was already 1:17! WOW...

We had lunch together and I turned on the WiFi to look at train schedule. I can now get a senior discount, I think, but things aren't so cheap nowadays! Anyhow... I didn't buy anything... 

At 5pm, I had prayer time... and then at 6:30, I headed off to my Tuesday evening Bible study. It was so good to see everyone.

I joined the 8:45 prayer time... and rode home at 9:10. 

It was nice to get home... I decided to start baking so that I won't have to do it tomorrow!

Again the day flew by...

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A Change...

I was up but not too early... And after my time with Jesus, I started to cook as I wanted to make tamale chicken. 

I went out for my run but the sun was out in full blast... so, what's the change? I've decided to just run an hour... if I make 9k, great... if not... that's ok... when I go to Germany, I'll give myself more time to run... the weather is going to be much cooler... unlike Taipei now!

I was home and Isaiah called to ask about the gas meter... I had to rush as I was set to meet up with a sister at 11am at church. I was 15 minutes late!

Then at 1:30, I went to drop off sheets and pillowcases to the person who is now staying at our old house and two water filter replacements. And then I headed to tutoring... 

That hour flew by and when I got home, there were five bags of nice bedding to sort through... wow... 

Another friend came over to chat... and then we had Prayer Time in person at 8pm and online Bible study at 9pm. I stayed at church and did the online Bible study... 

I guess my days have not slowed down! Tomorrow... for sure... I am going to have my PR Day!

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The Weekend Is Finished!

I was up not so early as I went to bed late last night... 

And after time with Jesus, I had lots to do... I wanted to clean the washing machine... and get Isaiah's closet 'reset' and look over my closet to change season... plus clothes to pack for my trip... And I also wanted to bake for church... So... the morning flew by... LITERALLY!

By 2:30, I was out the door... 

It's great being with my Church Family... 

I was home by 8pm and finished up the tasks that I had started this morning.

Prayer time at 9pm and then blog and I was truly ready for bed by 10... but I wanted to get things ready for tomorrow... 

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A Even Longer Saturday!

If you thought Friday was a lot... READ ON!

I was up early and knew that the day was going to be LONG...

I dropped off more stuff at our friend's house, but I'm not sure if these people will be staying there. I'm just getting it sort of set up and we will wait and see... I did go run... but only 6K!

 Then I had tutoring at 11:15 to 12:15.

When I got home, the boys were almost ready to head out... and that's what we did! We went over to our old house and started moving Fenny... and she had a lot of stuff. Isaiah and Fenny went up and down and I went to move things into the car and Alan packed everything in. We also had two scooters which we put two small carry on suitcases and a gym bag! That was amazing.

Alan drove and Isaiah took Fenny and I took Fenny's scooter! We got over there and started to unload... when that was finished, we packed up Erica's stuff to bring over to the old house! Now... the amazing thing was: when we were riding or driving, it was raining... but when we had to move stuff, the rain stopped! WOW... miraculous!

We got Erica familiar with the area and we came home.

I again checked the recycling and the lady came and picked up stuff! WOW...

At 5:20, we headed out for our Marriage Builders Date Night! Isaiah had taken Alan's scooter so we had to find the extra key to Isaiah's scooter... 

Cantonese food and then bowling... Wow... what fun! We didn't finish until 9:30... and got home by 10PM... 

Isaiah had gone to basketball practice for the Company's Three-on-Three tournament that's coming up.

Wow... it was a go, go, go day...

Tomorrow is going to be much slower pace... 

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A Very Long Friday!

I was up early and knew that today and tomorrow will both be very long days...

I did run... Only 8KM... 

And then we went out to meet some friends for lunch... After that we went to the travel exhibition and didn't see much but we bought four breakfast buffet coupons for the Renaissance Hotel. That's only because we've passed by it several times and wonder what it was like inside!

We got home and I put things away and checked the recycling while Alan took a Power Nap. At 4:05, we were off to Danhsui. We got there by 5:05 and I started cleaning... I was finished by 5:58 and Alan, who was napping in the car, drove up and we loaded things into the car and headed to church. We went to pick up the keyboards that we are giving away for the church. The lady is coming to pick them up tomorrow.

We got home at 7:40 and Isaiah came down to help us unload!

We sat down to have dinner and then I worked to sort everything and then had prayer time at 8:45!

By 10pm, I was exhausted but took one load of things to give away and another load to our friend's house next door as we're setting it up for a short term stay in May. I will be gone... so I have to get it done now! And I heard from the Ministry of Education. They liked for me to work two days a week there... but I said, "No thanks... I will only help with one day a week." This is going to start in July! Wow... That was a big surprise!

11pm came all too quickly... 

Tomorrow... it's going to be another busy day!!!!!!!!

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I Ran Again...

I was up early and decided to go out early... but actually, the weather stayed relatively nice throughout the day... cloudy and cooler!

I was home and after a nice shower, I made rice noodles for my meals... and sat myself down on the sofa with a stack of books and read.

Alan and Isaiah had left for work!

I finished the book Living the Resurrection and started on two more! And yes, I ate my delicious rice noodles for breakfast, morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack! WOW... fabulous!

At 4pm, I prepped for tutoring and headed out at 5pm.

When that was finished, I was home by 7:30! And yes... more rice noodles!

Alan and Isaiah played basketball!

Abby has recovered... and she attended her second online seminary class... We have yet to set up our Family Time... 

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

I Did Run...

It's already Wednesday... and I am feeling much better.

So, after helping with the recycling, I scooter to the park and ran... My legs were like: What are you doing? They seemed to have forgotten how to run... everything felt very foreign... And it was hot... I ran 8K.

I got home and took a quick shower and headed out to tutor.

When that was finished, I rushed home and picked up everything for my Bible study. We had 10 people... Two kids didn't show up but it is the week before midterms. Next week we will just use the time to chat!

I went straight to my tutoring and when that was finished, I stopped at a convenience store before heading home. I was so glad that I didn't have my 6pm tutoring... I was exhausted!

I had a simple dinner and stayed up until prayer time at 8:45 and then went to bed!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

It's Tuesday... And It Was A Busy One...

I was up early... but I didn't go for a run... I am still recovering...

I made the food for the morning Bible study and baked... for tomorrow's Soochow Study!

I decided to go to church early... that worked out well...

I slowly set up and sat down and did a blog for church!

We had five people at the study and it was great... the discussion and the sharing!

We didn't finish until 1:40! I scootered home... put things away and was off again. I had an appointment to counsel someone at 3pm.

The time flew by... and I hope the time was helpful for her... 

I scootered home and arrived at 6:45 and got the computer turned on and running... and tutored online until 8:05!

The rest of the evening flew by... 

I didn't hit publish as I wanted to update you on the flight situation... 

Tonight, I finally decided to take the plunge and call the long distance number via my land line to Florida USA, which is where GOTOGATE seems to be located. It was around 8:30pm Taiwan time... and when our church prayer time started, I was still in the cue to talk to someone. Finally, a real person came on. I moved to the bedroom as Alan was still in the online prayer call... After another 45 minutes, a request was put forth for me to be on a flight from Taipei to Beijing and Beijing to Frankfurt on May 3rd and May 4th, arriving in Frankfurt on the morning of the 4th! That's two days earlier... so... I think the Lord has something planned... of what, I do not yet know... What will I do? Where will I stay? Those are all questions... but I'll be in Germany... I am thrilled... I will roam... and see what the Lord has prepared... I will start looking for lodging... but anything will be fine with me!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!

It's Monday... Already!

I was up and knew I wasn't going to go run today! I was still 'recovering' from the herniated disc!

At 10am, I left to meet up with my once a month Monday morning prayer time... I left early since I knew it would take longer... 

Again, she had a huge spread of delicious food and we talked. I had to set the alarm as I had tutoring at 2pm.

I got to tutoring in time by taking the MRT all the way to tutor... And then I rode a bike and walked... It was nice... and it was hot. I was able to shop along the way.

I got home at 4pm and posted things to give away!

It was a nice free evening!

Oh... Abby finished her run! She thinks she made it before the cut off time of six hours!

And still no news about my flight to Germany!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!