The 7th of November

I was up super early... and had my time with Jesus. I didn't go for a run... in fact, I don't think I'll be running this whole time. The hills here are treacherous... I mean with the cars, taxis, busses, scooter, motorcycles and ditches... NO WAY!

It's the 7th... and God has always given me something special on the 7th of the month... as time for reflection or time to celebrate. And today was no different!

Since it was so early, I went up to the kitchen and boiled some hot water and had coffee... and finished my scone. Delightful. The air was so nice... chilly... and the moon was beautiful.

At 6am, the young man who met up with me at the airport took me on another walk around the neighborhood. We came back by 7:30 and I had a bowl of rice! Jasmine rice! With cauliflower. He then cooked potatoes with onion and tomatoes and masala and we had a huge breakfast. LOCAL STYLE of food! The boys who live here came and had breakfast as well. I then helped with tidying things up and we left at around 9:30 for the bus stop. That was a 20 minute walk away and it was the first stop, so we got seats. By the time we got off, the bus was packed! I MEAN PACKED!

I went to the slum pre-school after looking at the church that we will be going to tomorrow as church service is on Saturday morning. It's also located in the slum, but they have about 100 people! Wow! The kids were so cute... I just played with them. And then we had lunch together: rice with chicken and dal. Then more playing and to my utter surprise, ABBY SHOWED UP! I was so thrilled!

The school finished at 3pm and we hung out. Abby decided to stay for their worship practice and the pastor's wife took me back home on her scooter. No helmet and weaving through the rush hour traffic of Kathmandu! That was an experience. I was holding on so I couldn't film the experience! I don't need to fill it as it is unforgettable. 

I wasn't hungry for dinner, so I moved everything down to Abby's room and blogged. I wanted to take a hot shower, but the gal locked the room, so I still can't get in! I hung around and waited until someone came home! 

Tomorrow will be an early day... as always... Church is at 10am, but it takes about two hours to get there! After church, we hope to go shopping. Sunday is a day out at another village... I think... and Monday I'm heading back to Taipei! CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS??? What a fast trip!

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I've Arrived!

We were at the airport by 5:45 but the counter didn't open until 6:20. And I was the first at the counter as I had done online check-in. The luggage were 45.8 kilos total, but she let me go. The problem came when she clicked my pre-paid luggage on her computer, they disappeared! So... I had to wait while they called the Bangkok Office. I sent Alan down to get Burger King. By the time I finished, he had already finished his dinner. Oh well...

I didn't eat... I didn't buy anything. And I bid Alan goodbye and went through customs and on to my first flight. Nothing was served... and we landed at 12:15am. I had almost 12 hours. So I walked to the next gate and rested.

The next flight was the same. Nothing was served. I was in Kathmandu and paid 30US$ for the 15 day landing visa and got my suitcases and walked out. The guy Abby sent found me and we were in a taxi. The traffic is very much like India. There are no lanes.

We arrived at Pastor Daniel's house and Abby forgot to leave the key to her room. So we had to lug everything up to Pastor Daniel's third floor area. I unpacked and gifted them with all that I brought. The young man took me for a short walk and I hit my steps. We went to a nice cafe for dinner and I was back at Pastor Daniel's. 

I got the WiFi password, hence I am blogging.

It's going to be an early morning tomorrow.

And I must hit the sacks.

Tomorrow's plan: walk and then go to the pre-school that's in the slums. Hang out with the kids and then be back by 1pm when Abby will be here. YIPPY!

Oh... the weather is warm in the day time, but the temperature drops quite a bit at night!

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Leaving for Nepal!

I was up early... and went for my 10K... Saw all my usual running buddies.

I was home and took a shower and went down to check on the recycling.

Isaiah took off for work... and it was time for me to make phone calls: the cement waterproofing guy: 165,000NT$. No painting! Then the agent: to make sure he knew clearly that we have made our highest bid.

I went out to meet with a friend who is here... She's a missionary in Japan. And she leaves to go back on the same day that I'm to arrive back to Taipei! The time flew by.

I scooter back home, stopping to get a battery for a watch and a strap changed. I was home finally by 2:40.

I still have a bit of packing to finish up: balancing the weight!

Alan and I took off at 4:30. 

I will stop here... and hopefully blog again tomorrow.

We shall see.

Please keep praying for our church.

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Counting Down!

I was not up early... I slept until 5:56AM... and after my quiet time, I didn't head out for my run. Instead I headed out at around 8:30 and I saw Mom's van... It's been a while since I've seen the van... maybe three months already... And later on, a neighbor left a box of clothes for me to donate and she used an adult diaper box and it was the same brand and size as my mom's... It was a day of reminiscing. 

I got home and did not have time for a shower. Instead, I grabbed my stuff and headed to the old house. I had made an appointment with a construction guy to come and look at cement mold water repairs for the old house. Alan met me there and the guy will give us an estimate by this week and if we accept it, work can be started by 11/17. It will most likely take 10-12 days. So things will be finished by the end of the month. 

I scootered home, stopping at the traditional market for a few things to stock up the fridge. I also stopped at the church to clean things as I won't be there this Sunday. I wanted to make sure we had enough snacks for Love Cafe!

I was home and Alan came back at the same time. He went for a workout at the Sports Center. We ate lunch together and I took a short nap before we met up with friends from the States. We took them over to Costco as I wanted to load up the fridge a bit more. 

Isaiah made an appointment with the real estate agent for 5:45 and I had Bible study at 7pm tonight! the Bible study was great! I got home at 10 and had to get the stuff we bought at Costco better organized and things put away. I also had to pack a few more things into the bags. 

Tomorrow is going to be a long day!

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My PR Day...

I was up and out for my 10k... it was cooler...

Oh.. the Chargers Won! 20-27... And it was another 'close' game!

Alan and Isaiah took off for work... 

I sat and had breakfast... a ham and cheese sandwich! Then finished reading the two chapters for my Tuesday evening Bible study. I thought I was going to be on my way to Nepal... but the flight got pushed back to Wednesday, so I will be able to attend.

Then I rested for almost two hours before having lunch: beef noodles! WOW... 

I was out the door by 12:40 to drop off things for a friend and then to go and buy contacts for Abby. She has more in Brazil but she didn't bring enough for this missions trip!!!!! AIYO!

I was home by 2:40... and had time to have a little afternoon tea: Nutella biscuits with herbal tea! Then I cleaned out my purse and packed a few more items... I think my bags are set... 20 kgs and 25 kgs. I will ask Isaiah to weigh them again.

Tonight, we went to pick up a free sofa and brought it over to the old house!

Please keep praying for our church. More people have 'bailed'... 

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Sunday - World Series & Speaking at Church & Missed Shower

I was up early... but I missed the shower... By the time I tapped into the link, the "HOST" had signed off... I thought the shower would go for at least two hours...

It was drizzling outside... After my QT, I went back to bed and then got up for our monthly HOP Prayer Time. It was wonderful praying together!

When that was finished, I finished up my packing and put a load of laundry in. My ONE LOAD per week... I went out and bought a few things and paid one more bill and came home to get the clothes hung. And a little while later, Isaiah told me: THEY WON! Wow... what a series!

Alan and Isaiah went to pick up Fenny and she's starting to move some of her stuff over to our old house. They came back and picked me up. I had about a 40 minute nap... 

We got to church and helped with set up and again, there weren't that many people... But by the time the service started, we had about 40 people! By January, we might lose about 10 more... that's ok!

I shared on: Admonish One Another! Alan did the Lord's Supper and then after the service, we went to the old house and dropped off everything before dropping off Fenny!

We were home by 8:30.

I had prayer time with two sisters... and then blogged.

Alan and Isaiah will be up at 2am for the Chargers' game... YIKES!

Tomorrow is my PR Day because I will be on my way to Nepal on Thursday and I don't think I will have time to 'rest'... 

I am almost finished with packing... so that's great! I have only five more kilos available! That's like five books... ha, ha, ha...

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Get Together with Old Friends

I was up early and ran... faster and farther... because the weather was so spectacular!

I was home and after a shower, I went out to pay bills.

I was back by 10:30 and we rushed out to meet friends for lunch at a beef noodles place. They came over and chatted until our next get together.

We met up with another couple for dinner... I was so stuff.

We had Cantonese dim sum... and then gelato. This was a couple I helped to clean out their house... They are back for about three weeks and really wanted to take us out...

We were home by 10:15 and I was so ready for bed as I planned on getting up for a baby shower at 1am and then prayer time will be at 8am.

And I will be speaking in the afternoon... 

Please pray. My talk will be on ADMONISH ONE ANOTHER!

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Seek Him First!