Smoother and Faster Ride!

I rushed off to tutor this morning, riding my 'new' 100cc scooter. This is my 'new' student who lives up on this hill... That's why I thought about getting a better scooter. And sure enough, it was great! No problem going up and no smoke when I came down! And the size still felt like my old 50cc scooter! I really like my BLUE!

Alan and I went to see the bowling place and made the reservation for 24 people. If we don't have that many, we will pay for all the lanes! It's about 250US$ for three hours! For the Marriage Builders Event in July, we paid about 300US$! So, we figured this will just be part of our monthly summer budget... Once school starts back, we will be back to our "on-line" chat time with all the couples! We plan to have one more get-together event in September!

We had wanted to get two more things done, but no time. We had to rush back home to get things ready for Mom as she gets back at 5:10 or earlier!

I went for my run this evening and it wasn't much cooler as the rain never came! I did NOT have time to go into the gym to lift weight because I had to go and pick Abby up!  I have decided NOT to join the gym as I was spending almost three hours there each time. How? Well, one class was an hour... then treadmill was an hour... and then weights!

Abby was back from Penghu. She was kind of disappointed as the gals she was with weren't very active. They didn't like the heat!

Isaiah passed his written test with a score of 100! So, hopefully, he will do just as well for the exams tomorrow! Course and Road! Then he will get his driver's license! I can't believe it! Abby will be next!

Daily Lovely Insight:


Cyrus was not a follower of God, but he was used by God in amazing ways... He brought forth what Nebuchadnezzar had taken and restored them back to the Jews to bring to the Temple of God. He encouraged people to return and build the Temple. It is amazing what the Lord placed upon this 'pagan' king to do for the glory of God!

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I Have Decided!

Yes, I'm going with the second hand 11 year old 100cc scooter! I don't want a new one that can be stolen or scratched. With this one, I can most likely ride it until I go home to Jesus!

The mechanics will put a basket in the front for me for free... do an overall maintenance check and oil change! Plus all taxes and insurance will be paid for! I forgot to say that there are new tires and what else? Anyhow, I'm glad I bought it... It will be a blessed scooter... BLUE... I think that will be its name! Alan has Jet Blue. Abby now rides Big Blue. Isaiah's is the Falcon. And of course, you remember my 50cc -- Yabadaba-Do-Something!

I had tutoring this afternoon... but before then I was riding back and forth. I rode Alan's scooter and it was weird. It turned out his tires were bare. So they had to be changed. I left that at the scooter place and went and rode Abby's as hers was fixed. I dropped of my ID and chop and headed to tutoring! When that was finished, I went and bought milk and things, got gas for Abby and wiped it down! The brakes are great! I'm so glad we got them changed!

I got home and did dinner prep and Mom was home.

Alan wanted to look for KTape, so I got on line and searched. NOTHING! I then found the original recipe from the store back when we went there some five years ago!

This evening, I ran to pick up the scooter... Did that twice. First to pick up Alan's scooter and then for my scooter. That was my evening run!

Daily Lovely Insight:







God is patient towards all people, wanting all to come to Him! He stands ready to help, if we would but humble ourselves and seek His face and trust His ways!

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Typhoon Day!

The weather forecast said that it would rain... And sure enough, it started this morning.

A typhoon was passing near Taiwan, so we got a lot of rain today!

I tutored in the morning, in the afternoon and in the evening.

In between the morning and afternoon session, I went out for the run! It was fantastic! I broke two of my own personal best: 5:18 for one kilometer! and of course, that resulted in my fastest 5K! I was jumping and so happy for the wind and the rain... I didn't even think I was running fast!

Abby sent pictures from Penghu. They are having a great time.

Isaiah took half day off to hang out with Vikki as they got tickets for a "comic exhibition"! This evening, he had to tutor!

I'm still debating about the scooter, even though I have already 'loan out' my 50cc! Today, I rode Abby's scooter. Tomorrow I can ride Alan's...

Daily Lovely Insight:



That ONE focus... That ONE thing I seek... Him alone... and to dwell in His presence... To be in His temple...

Singularity of focus brings clarity and purpose and meaning... But with all of life's distractions, it's not easy to live out...

So, we are invited to ask... Ask for that focus from the Lord... I know that will be one request that He longs to answer...

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Time to Catch Up on Everything!

We were up early... as usual...

Abby had to pack. I laid out her clothes and things, and I left her to pack her other items! When she arrived, she found out, she didn't pack any 'essentials'... Maybe when they go to a night market, she can buy some!

Isaiah went to practice again...

I went and ran errands... as Alan was home with Mom.

When I got back, everyone was asleep!

So, I went and rested as well...

Church at 2:30! And I cleaned out my scooter and dropped it off at church for this couple to use. I am now in search of a scooter!

This evening I was going to go and do some weights, but Alan and I decided just to hang out at home as friends came over to see our new kitchen. They are the people staying at our old house. They have recently bought their own place! And they plan to do some simple remodeling and will move out by the first week of September! The couple who is using my scooter will move in when they move out! Hilarious! God worked everything out!

Daily Lovely Insight:


Michael W. Smith has a song, Surrounded and here are the lyrics:

It may look like I'm surrounded
But I'm surrounded by You
It may look like I'm surrounded
But I'm surrounded by You
It may look like I'm surrounded
But I'm surrounded by You
It may look like I'm surrounded
But I'm surrounded by You

That's the truth! 

We are surrounded by God and there is a greater power with us that we often don't acknowledge or live as it is a reality! Do not be afraid or discouraged!

Tonight as we were at the service, we had a newcomer. During the song, the words "sacrifice of a broken heart" came up and I felt the Lord asked me to go and pray with her. So, during the Lord's Supper, she seemed hesitant, even though she is a believer. After encouraging her, I sat next to her and prayed with her. And she began crying. Then later in the evening a young man was playing the piano. I went up to him and spoke words of encouragement. And as I started to talk, he looked like he was about to cry. The Lord was working in his heart. I hope he will join the worship team. 

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Following Jesus!

It's late... but it's been a blessed day...

We had a beach baptism... and dinner out at a beach restaurant...

Fabulous...

And some are telling me not to buy a second hand scooter... but new ones are so expensive. And I do need such a nice one just to putt around the town...

More later...

Daily Lovely Insight:


Wilson and Lucas made this verse a reality as they decided as an act of obedience to be baptized today! Hallelujah!

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