Typhoon Update

This morning and afternoon, there was no sign of an approaching typhoon.

But by this evening, the rain and the wind started. And at around 9p.m., we had a blackout.  That was no fun.  Our apartment building has a generator, so that went on. It kept the refrigerator cold and the elevator working. But that was it.  I got a flashlight and read on my lap top in the dark. I had a full battery so I was actually able to get some work done!

The kids had their cell phone but no internet connection.

Two hours later, the electricity came back and we were so happy. It would have been very difficult to sleep without a fan as we had to close all the windows.

The coach cancelled practice for tomorrow.

The cram school teacher cancelled class for tomorrow.

The news announced that all government agencies will be closed for tomorrow.

It's going to be a day when we can all be home!

I have lots of work to get done -- several different projects. I just got a new one to read two books and write a book review. Each book is about 300 pages. The deadline is the end of August. The test I finished came back in need of some corrections.  And I have a sermon to finish up for Sunday and another one to prepare for next Sunday, August 16th. So, yes, I have lots to do for tomorrow. Hopefully, we will not have another blackout.

The rain has really picked up!  What a downpour! I wonder what it's like at the River Park!

Seek Him First!

Approaching Typhoon

The super typhoon has now downsized... But people are all waiting for the 10pm announcement -- will classes and government offices have a day off tomorrow???

Yes, my son is waiting for his coach to line him.  He hopes practice will be cancelled.

As of right now, I don't see why government offices would be closed. It's not even raining.

Oh... Isaiah just informed me that it's a 'normal' day tomorrow.

I knew that Sunday would be a beautiful day as this Sunday is our HOP Prayer Walk. And for every prayer walk, the Lord has blessed us with the most beautiful weather. He is so faithful.

I hope the rain and the wind will cool down the hot weather that we've been having.

Seek Him First!

Back to Writing Test

Now that the kids will be going to school full time, I started doing some part time jobs. Once the semester starts, I will try to tutor about three hours a week. In addition to that, I have started helping out with test writing for ORTV.

It is quite time consuming, but I am enjoying the chance to express my creativity by coming up with interesting questions. I started three months ago and I am getting faster.

The editors and proofreaders have all been quite satisfied with my exams, which is nice to know.

So, today, I worked on finishing another set of test and will wait to hear back from them.  This month I wrote two different sets of tests. It feels good to be finished!

Seek Him First!

 

The Truth about Truth

We had our Bible study last night and it focused on Samson and how he 'desecrated' his anointing and calling.  It was a reminder that we need to be aware of the 'Samson' in ourselves.  Do we have a spirit of humidity? Or are we showing no reverence towards God's Truth? Thus, people can memorize, or read, or study God's truth and still are never changed or transformed by it. Why?  Because to them, it's only head knowledge. When asked to make a choice of obedience, they decide not to follow. They decide that they know better and since their disobedience brought about no 'lightning' striking them dead, they can continue to live as they please. They take for granted God's mercy, grace and patience. That was Samson's life. His birth was special. His death was special. But what did he do between his birth and his death?

That's the question for each of us.

It was a great reminder.

Seek Him First!

What's On My Mind

I realize today that it's way too hot to be out running. So, I haven't... I have been doing more treadmill walking... and soaking in the swimming pool.

I also realize that we're in August... and soon, it will be September and Alan will be home.

But with the start of August, I also realize that the kids will be starting school all too soon.  Abby has her freshmen orientation on August 25-26 and school will start on August 31st.  Our neighbors who live on the 10th floor have a daughter who went to Nanhu Senior High School. In order to save some money, I asked if I could have her uniforms. The mom came down and apologized as the daughter THREW AWAY all the uniforms except for one jacket. Abby has been wearing the jacket and it's been so weird to think that she is going to high school!!!

I also realize that this has been a productive summer. Since I borrowed a sewing machine, I have finished chair covers and mended clothes. I also altered pants and skirts.  Now, I'm looking to see what else I can do since I have the machine here.

And even though I have got a lot done, I realize that there is still a lot more to do.  I have not started on lots of files that need to be sorted. I don't know if I'm going to attempt that this summer. I also have not started back on my language studies. I also did not register for a tap dancing class. I couldn't find one at our local community college.

Anyhow, these are the things that are on my mind on this Monday.

Seek Him First!

Rest-filled Sunday

Today was what Sundays should be like -- a day of rest.

I did bake for the Love Feast.

I did go and buy groceries as we were completely out of milk.

I did call my mom.

And we got to talk to Alan!!!!!!!!!!!!

We went to church at the usual time -- 2: 10 -- as the kids and I were all serving on the worship team.

But I had time for a nap before church and that felt so good.

We got home before 9p.m. and that was wonderful.

The kids are enjoying time to watch the Voice as I'm writing this post.

This week is going to be another busy one!!!!!!!!!!

But for today -- it was a rest-filled day!

Seek Him First!

One Very Activity-filled Day

Today was another one of those days that just kept going, going and going.

I took Isaiah to the MRT station and then went shopping for groceries.

As soon as I got home, I started to tidy up the house and called my mom before I had to tutor.

I tutored from 10-12 and by 12:15, I was cutting up the ingredients to make cream of mushroom and pumpkin soup.

I called Abby to find out what she was doing and then went to pick up Isaiah.  Abby will take the taxi back to Neihu and walked back home. She wanted to rest.

Isaiah and I went down to GongKwang as he needed to look for tennis shoes. We went to many stores and finally found two pairs that he liked and had his size.  The agreement is Mom and Dad pay for 50US$ per pair and anything above that is on his tab. So, the total came to about 190US$. So, he had to use 90US$ of his own money.

We then scooter back to Neihu but first we went to church to pick up Abby's suitcase.

Once we got home, which was already 5p.m., I had to get the salad and drinks and table set for Core.

By 6p.m., our guests started to arrive. We had three couples who came. The theme of this evening's core was CELEBRATION as one of our members formally retired from his job of 40 years. We had soup and salad and bread... all homemade!!!!!!!!! Then we played an assortment of card games. What a total blast. I wish I had remembered to get a picture of the group.

After everyone left, it was time to wash the dishes and do a load of clothes.

It will be another late night, but I will be so ready for sleep when my head hits that pillow!

Seek Him First!