Thunder Showers!

It was blistering hot this morning. I ran only 7k and at a very slow pace. Then this afternoon, we had the most beautiful thunder showers, but I wasn't out running! I was out running errands!

So, the day started early and I got a few chores done before going out to lunch with Alan. Abby met up with her youth group counselor who treated her to lunch! We first went to pick up the things from a gal named Alice. She was going to head out to the States but didn't get an appointment early enough to get her visa! So, that trip was canceled. Alan will have to bring everything that I have gathered for Annie!

We went to Alan's favorite restaurant for lunch -- a small noodles shop, and of course, we got drinks beforehand.

On the way back, we dropped by the watch place and got a replacement for a clock and a watch!

Then it was at the dentist to meet up with Abby and to pay for her retainer. Alan had gone home to drop everything off as we wanted to drive over to RTMart. So, he picked up up at 2:30. Abby will have to wear the retainer 24/7 and then she will go back to see the dentist next week!

We bought things for the Marriage Builders' Bible study tomorrow night and looked at the prices of contact lenses. We were home by 4pm. And the thunder shower had stopped... 

Mom was home and I had dinner ready!

Abby met up with her Soochow friends tonight and Isaiah had dinner and KTV with his co-workers.

Alan and I attended a small graduation party at 9pm for a gal who will be returning to the Philippines!

Tomorrow is our Family Portraits! YIPPY! We will all be together!

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What A Sabbath!

I didn't go for my morning run as the sun was up too early... 

Mom was off and I settled down to read after I went and cleaned up the recycling area!

The morning flew by and when Alan and Abby came back, I went out to buy lunch! We are treating Abby to one bubble milk tea every day plus her favorite Taiwanese breakfast!

We all had lunch together.

In the afternoon, I had booked an oil massage for Abby. She loved it! She also wants another facial next Tuesday!

I had to fit in a run before Mom returned, so I only ran 7k. And it was hot!

I had Mom's dinner ready and Abby, Alan and Isaiah went off to play basketball at Soochow. It's the last time as the summer basketball time is going to change to 4pm!

Alan had gone to pick up the suitcase of goodies that Annie sent! YIPPEE! Lemonade mix, biscuit mix, package sauces, and so much more! I took the time to put everything away and then what I ordered from Carrefour also arrived!

After Mom went to bed, I went down to the recycling area again!

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Beautifying Day!

I was up and went out for 8k. Yes, I didn't hit 9k.

Abby was also up early and went to Danhsui to join the 8am prayer meeting at the YWAM Base. 

Alan was off to play tennis and he was out there until 11:30! He is really on vacation mode!

Isaiah, of course, went off to work. He is wanting to change job... They are pulling a fast one on him, meaning by July, he will earn less and be asked to be like a sales agent. That's not what he wants to do!

I again helped with the Recycling of our complex and then worked on cleaning the house and then went and got Chinese stuff for Abby's lunch!

We all had lunch at home before Abby and I headed off to the beauty salon. My appointment was at 3pm. Abby's was at 2pm. But they were able to take me at 2pm. So, I only got my hair washed and cut. She was getting her hair washed, dyed, conditioned and then she will also get a facial! We took two scooters. I had to be home for Mom Care.

Alan and Isaiah met up for dinner and then they had an Every Man A Warrior Event!

I had my Bible study at 8:30. Abby worked on her House of Praise talk for June 30th.

Tomorrow is my Sabbath! YEAH!

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Another Productive Day!

I was up and did not go out as there were many things to get done!

Abby went to the workout place and then played tennis with Alan.

We were all home for lunch and then went to the dentist. Abby will get a retainer, which should be ready by Thursday and latest by Friday! So, we will go back for the fitting!

Alan also got his teeth cleaned.

Abby and I went and picked up her glasses. Superb! She rode my scooter home and I ran. It was hot and I was thinking... maybe I'll just do 7k. But I again went for 9k. As soon as I got home, it poured. Darn it!

Alan went to the workout place as it's free for him from 2-4pm! Senior citizens 'privileged hours'... 

I ordered things from Carrefour and bought coupons for different restaurants. Abby wanted to go to a hot pot place! And when we do, Alan always like a hot pot place with a buffet bar for drinks! Those are hard to find, but I found one. Not exactly cheap but with a coupon, it's about 12US$ per person!

Mom was home and yes, I had dinner ready.

Abby went out with her university buddy, Juliet, for dinner!

Isaiah was home from work! It was nice just to be home with no prayer group or online Bible study or tutoring!

Daily Lovely Insight:

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Busy Monday!

I was up early... I don't think I need to write that... and I went out, thinking I'd only run 7k. But I actually went for 9k!

Then it was Mom Care!

After she left, I cleaned Mom's room and then I was off. I had a few errands to run before meeting up with Abby. We went to look at another glasses place, but the cost of contacts seems the same, if not more! So, we didn't buy anything and went towards the passport office. But we had planned to shop for two hours before Abby's appointment.

We went and bought underwear and shoes and many other things!

We got to the passport office and got a number. I'm so glad we got an appointment as there were over 500 people trying to get the passport without an appointment! We were finished before 3:30! And we are scheduled to pick up the passport on Monday, July 1st after 2pm! YEAH!

We scootered back and I rested for 20 minutes before Mom was home!

I had her dinner ready and then after she went to bed, we took off for a get together with friends!

We did receive some sad news... Aunt Ethel passed away!

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Busy Sunday!

I was up early... and yes, no run! Not even time to go to WGE!

Abby went out for a run.

Alan and Isaiah had a tennis tournament.

I was doing laundry and then went out for fantwan for all of us!

Abby was back and showered and we were out. We went to get her passport photo from a booth and then got her glasses. They will be ready by Monday! So fast! But we won't have time to pick them up on Monday night so we will go on Tuesday afternoon!

We were home and I was busy with Mom Care. Abby and I also spent the morning going over the clothes and shoes she has here. Her luggage still has not arrived! But she has plenty to wear! YEAH!

By 2:20, we were all in the car, heading off to church!

We all helped with set up and then the service was special with new friends and Abby being back! The worship team leader asked her to lead worship for June 30th. She will also be speaking for that Sunday!

We were home by 8pm and I was busy, caring for Mom and putting everything away!

Tomorrow is another packed day!

And it's so hot... 

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Abby's Arrival!

We were tracking her flight... She arrived in Qatar and she said the airport is amazing... but the flight from Qatar to Hong Kong was delayed. That got her a bit frustrated!

I was up early and went out for 9k. I finished the week with 52.31k. Not bad in light of how hot it has been! I was thinking of going to WGE to run on the dreadmill but decided the heat is better than that!

I was home and went into the B1 storage room and got rid of two boxes of old paperwork from past community meetings! The recycling people will pick up on Wednesday!

Then it was a shower and Mom Care. I put in a load of laundry. While Mom ate, I went out to drop things off. Alan was home.

Isaiah had his men's Bible study group and then a talk hosted by Fubon Bank. He didn't get back until after 1pm.

Lunch was leftover and I had gotten stuff for a salad. It's so hot that I just want to eat salads and fruit.

We left at 5:30 for the airport. And it was a miracle that Abby caught the flight from Hong Kong to Taipei as the flight from Qatar was late. God did it!

She arrived at 6:30 but her luggage didn't. So, they will drop off the luggage at our house tomorrow. We went to the mall and shopped and ate. Yes, we spent like 15,000NT$ for five pairs of shoes and three pieces of clothing items. Two pairs for Alan, two pairs for Abby and one pair for Isaiah. And the clothes were for Isaiah! We didn't get home until 11pm! What fun!

At the airport! First time in a long time!

Tomorrow is going to be a long day as Alan and Isaiah have a tennis tournament and Abby will go for a run! I will walk and pick trash. Of course, Mom care and then church!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!