Rainy Mondays... DO NOT MAKE ME CRY!

I was so thrilled as the temperature dropped... 

I went out running with wings on my shoes.

I ran 9km... and would have gone longer, but there was way too much to do!

I went to WGE for a shower and a quick workout and then there was tutoring.

This morning I did a load of laundry and sent the iRobot out to sweep, took down the trash and recycling. I also worked on my ppt for my talk on 5/26!

So... when I came home, the socks were all on the dining room table as I didn't want to waste electricity! I had prayer time with a sister at 3:45 and she stayed until 7pm when other friends dropped by.

I got Mom to bed and we had Family Time!

I hope it rains again tomorrow... 

Oh... here's a picture from yesterday!

Daily Lovely Insight:

II Samuel 10 and I Chronicles 20 talk about the same thing... read it and let me know what you think? 

The one thing that strikes me is that when you're not doing what you're supposed to be doing, then that's when trouble will come knocking on your door! Be aware! Be alert! Be vigilant!

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A Blessed Sunday!

I was up early and went out to pick trash, while working on getting my steps in! I stopped at WGE and did a quick workout and took a shower, before heading back home!

Mom care... and I rested while she ate. I also did some housework, such as putting away the clothes and bringing things down to give away!

I also had a very nice salad for lunch... delightful!

We left at 2:15 for church! And we had a lot of snacks... 

It was such a blessed service! Her topic was: Three Women and A Baby. How the pharaoh's daughter, the mother, and the sister all helped Moses to become a world changer. The mother saw his destiny. Pharaoh's daughter brought deliverance. And the sister gave direction.

Love Feast was delicious and we were home by 8pm.

After Mom went to bed, I tidied up things and blogged and checked the emails and went to bed. The rain had started and it promises to be a cooler day tomorrow!

Daily Lovely Insight:

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A Different Saturday!

I was up early and did a load of wash... and then headed out for my run at 7:37. I wanted to cheer on friends who are just getting into running and this was their first race!

I made it over there and ran the last km with the one who was running the half! He did a marvelous job! We then found his wife who ran the 10k. 

After taking a few pictures of them, I ran home!

Mom care... and then I had asked Alan to stay with Mom so that I can go over to help a friend. She had bought a place and had a meeting with the designers. She needed my help with looking at how to best set up the apartment! I rode over there and made it there without getting lost. What a miracle!

The meeting took a long time... and then I scootered back. I will meet the developer with her next Sunday at 8am. I told Alan, maybe I'll ask about the last three units that are still for sale. The units are small, but sufficient. They are like the size of a 5-star hotel room with a kitchen unit!

I also made some appointments for Abby... the dentist, the hair...and I also made my teeth cleaning appointment. Oh... I cancelled Mom's appointment for 5/25 and made it for 6/1. She doesn't have to go. I just need to go and get her prescription for the next three months!

Isaiah went to the church event for young adults.

I was so glad to head to bed... 

Daily Lovely Insight:

I thought this statement was quite appropriate...

Trusting God is not just a concept but a lifestyle.

From Prayer, Passion & Pursuit, a blog by two ladies, Nika and Loni

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Not Our Normal Date!

Alan had to go by school to see how the ICEE final event was doing. It's the big translation event! I didn't have time to run early, so I went out at 9:20... and was it ever so so hot??? As I wrote earlier, I'm not training, so I just ran 9k.

I then went to WGE for a shower and a very quick workout! Alan and I met back at home at 11:30.

Isaiah had a company basketball tournament and his first game was at 11am, which he won. He had another game at 12noon. We missed it, but we caught his next three. He lost the 14:10 game, so we left! The team that beat his team went on to win the Championship!

We found a small Cantonese restaurant nearby that was still opened and had a nice simple lunch. It was so blaring hot. We rode home, making a stop at Costco for milk!

Then I took a nap... The heat exhausted me. I had a helper come to watch Mom... that's so nice!

This evening we had dinner at the Teppanyaki place with our friends from the States.

Daily Lovely Insight:

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I Call the Sabbath A Delight!

I was up early... and the weather was so nice and cool... How delightful!

I worked on putting away the luggage I had packed with winter jackets and then it was getting Mom up and out!

I spent the morning reading... and yes, I finished another book. I also finished my lesson on Revelation. How delightful!

I snacked on veggie sticks from Sunday's wedding! How delightful!

At 4pm, I went out for a 9k run... why not? It was warm, but there was a nice breeze. Before going out, I ordered gomaji coupons for Abby -- hair, nail, etc. I also wanted to see how to get a Bose SoundTouch10 Speaker hooked up to my iPhone. I didn't work. I had to use an auxiliary cable. I need more time to figure things out. Yes, these are the delightful things that I love... figuring things out!

Mom was back... I had to take a very quick shower!

This evening after Alan and Isaiah came home, we had family time. I also had to ask Abby about which other coupons she'd like to buy! I'm making all the appointments for her ! Dentist, eyes for new glasses, beauty treatments... you name it, we're getting it done! Of course, shopping too! Milk tea packets, snacks, instant noodles... ha, ha, ha... 

Daily Lovely Insight:

I had a chat with one of our neighbors. He 'admires' Alan and I... and when I asked why, he said, "You two seem to live with different life values." OF COURSE WE DO! That prompted me to give him a book that I just received. I had prayed as to who I should give that book to... and that book is for him! It's based on Ecclesiastic... Life of Vanity or Fullness! Pray for him. It's a 30-day journey through Ecclesiastic with lots of reflection questions!

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Pig in a Blanket!

Well... Alan is sick and he is currently wrapped up in his blanket... but that's not what I'm talking about!

I was up early and went out for only 6.8k as I didn't have time to run longer. And since I'm not in training for anything, I am taking it easy... run however many kilometers I can in the time that I have!

After Mom left for the Day Care Center, it was helping with the recycling! 

I was back at home and ate breakfast... and then I was feeling tired... I took a nap! I guess by 10:30, I've been up for almost 6 hours... 

This afternoon I had my Soochow Study and that's what we made: pig in a blanket. I brought all the ingredients and we had so much fun. Here are a few pictures:

I went home after the study as I had already arranged NOT to have tutoring this afternoon. And that was perfect as Alan was feeling sick. I think the weekend exhausted him! The AC was blasting in the room that he was staying in!

I had prayer time this evening... I'm looking forward to tomorrow... 

Daily Lovely Insight:

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A Special Gift of Rest!

I was up early and went out for a short run of 8k. It got warm very quickly.

After Mom left, a neighbor dropped by to chat about an issue related to a decision that was made at the last meeting! There is a water spigot that people used. But the board voted to lock it. Many people with pets are not happy. I did not vote for locking it. Anyhow, she wrote a letter of complaint which she wanted to explain to me! When she left, I was able to go to the bank to pay a bill and then I stopped at WGE for a quick workout.

I was home by 11:30 and made myself a huge salad! Delicious!

I laid down for a short nap and an hour went by! YIKES!

I had to read over my student's essay before tutoring. I turned on the computer and downloaded the email and to my utter surprise, the student had to cancel as the school added an extra session since his class will be traveling in two weeks! What a blessing!

I also received the library notice that the book I reserved arrived. So, I scootered over there to pick it up and then used the rest of the afternoon to work on my talk for May 26th.

What a gift of rest from God.

Mom was home promptly and I had her dinner ready.

After she went to bed, I scootered over to my Tuesday evening Bible study!

Alan has ICEE Week, which is quite exhausting. Even though he is retired, he supports this event, which he started. That means he is there for every event!

Isaiah had basketball after work. 

We still have lots of leftovers, which is such a praise! Another special gift from God!

Daily Lovely Insight:

The three points for my talk on May 26th are:

The acts of the Holy Spirit in our prayer life, in our reading of God’s word, and in our daily battles!

Romans 8:26-27

John 14:26

Ephesians 6:10-18

Seek Him First!