Hot Run... Fast Day!

Mom went off to the Center, even though she was again complaining about her leg and pain. 

Then I went for a run!

I had baked and cooked this past weekend and there was still leftover! Yippy!

I had time for a nap... so rare... so needed! And then went off to run an errand and got back just in time for prayer time at 3pm.

Mom was back by 5:13 and I was in a rush. I had to teach tonight! Tomorrow night is Bible study! I looked and it's going to be a busy week!

I had things to edit... which I finished up after teaching.

Then Isaiah had his tryouts... He said some of the players are pretty good. I hope he makes the Varsity squad. We are still figuring out what bus pass to purchase on line! 

Daily Lovely Insight:

Interesting lady... She must have experienced God through the pain in her life. This is one of her quotes:

Bless the cleansing fire, and the furnace of living pain!

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Another Crazy Day!

Mom was not in a sit still mood at church... I had to sit out in the hallway with her. She wanted to keep going to the bathroom... yes, it was one of those days!

Alan and Abby went to play tennis and then went off to Costco. I was home with Mom... 

We had Family Time last night which was super nice. So, after church, we were all able to relax once Mom went to bed.

Good news: Taiwan will relax all the rules and regulations and Alan and Abby will be able to go back to class and church with over 80 people can meet once again. Of course, we don't have over 80 people, but it means I can again be meeting the gals from my Bible study versus doing things on line! 

Unfortunately, quarantine is still in place!

Daily Lovely Insight:

I was again impressed with the thought IN CHRIST! That's the point of all our 'doing' and 'being'. That's the point in all our praying and serving!

IN CHRIST!

Seek Him First!

 

Yeah for AC!

I thought getting our AC units repaired and cleaned meant we wouldn't be using them much until next summer and then we might not even be here... as we are planning to go to England and Europe! Hoping to see Isaiah's graduation... make it a graduation trip for Abby and send her off to DTS in Europe, MAYBE!

Anyhow, today, I woke up super early... Because Mom was in the shower! I won't go into details, but I had to do another load of laundry. She must have felt fine as she was in there and not using the chair. 

I was so tired. Gladly, she went back to bed and so did I after my time with Jesus!

Alan and Abby went and played tennis.

I had thought of going out for a run, but it was so hot even at 7am. So, I decided to go this evening and yes, it was still hot.

When Mom was back in bed, I worked on the back balcony. Actually I was searching for a hot plate as a friend needed one. I turned on the AC because it was hot!

Mom and Abby went to the massage. We have to have someone with her! Ms. Hsieh can't handle her without assistance! Oh well... at least Abby or Alan totally enjoys it!

I made a spectacular chicken dish... It will be enough for the weekend! I don't cook on Sunday and we still cannot have love feast at church. But good news -- by next Wednesday, Alan and Abby will be back in school. The government has announced that the requirements will be lowered. No need to wear mask if I'm out running. I have to bring one with me, but I don't need to have it covering my face. Church can have more people! And school will be face to face.

Daily Lovely Insight:

Lichen grows with vibrant colors in the most difficult situations up in higher altitude. But without those 'stimulus' they have a very bland look!

God walks with us through our difficulties and we grow to look more vibrant for His glory!

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Mom Figured It Out!

Well... I had to do a load of laundry. It was great while it lasted! Alan is suggesting that I use tape... Very frustrating! Please pray!

I went out for a run while the washer was going.

Then we had lunch at the Grand Hotel... what a treat! I order the American style burger and it was delicious!

Alan ordered the lasagna and Abby had Chinese beef noodles. My burger was the best!

Then it was running errands -- mailed things... Yes, Mom Bea, I sent a package to you! And we got home as the AC guy was coming back with the motor that he repaired since he couldn't find a new one. I then went out to drop off a box of donation, buy the soda stream refill, get more bed liners, get money for pay the AC guy... By the time I got home, the phone rang -- yes, Mom was home. I fixed her dinner while Alan went downstairs to pick her up. Then after dinner, while she talked to James, I made her bed! 

Isaiah was able to chat for a few minutes. How nice!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Reading Luke 1 this morning, I was struck with the work of the Holy Spirit! Each person was filled with the Holy Spirit. Elizabeth was filled. Baby John was filled. Zecharia was filled. Mary was filled! And today the Holy Spirit is still very involved in our lives!

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AC Units -- Cleaned and Repaired!

Yes, it's been an extremely hot summer, but we have survived without the use of our AC units. Annie offered to pay for them to be replaced. We have four inside units and three outside 'motors'. We've lived here for 18 years and this is the first time to get them all cleaned. I had called a guy about seven years ago. He went and looked and just told me the screws are too rusted and left! But that wasn't true! These guys didn't have any problem removing the covers! They discovered one fan needed to be replaced and another part blew out! Plus they all needed freon! With this major cleaning, the units will last another two to three years. The cost -- 700US$ for their labor, parts and repair, and the freon! It took them the entire afternoon!

Alan had class, and so did Abby! Then I helped Abby fill out an application for YWAM! We will see what happens. We are going to wait and pray before we hit 'submit'.

Mom was back promptly at 5:13. And last night, she figured out how to remove her waist belt! She was up three times. That means her back is feeling better. The belt has really helped! I am still going to put the belt on tonight. She has a diaper on, so she doesn't need to get up. I try to tell her to stay in bed, but she doesn't want to! At least she's not peeing in bed!

Isaiah sent a message: he joined the Christian Union Welcome Week Activity and learned to play Spike Ball! Very interesting 'sport'... I think we should buy one and play here... but it would be best to play on a grassy area!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Sometimes we look around and we think, "This world has gone crazy!" But there is a mysterious, traceable hand that orders everything around us, even when we don't seem to see it. We need to believe it!

Seek Him First!

Mailed 2kg to UK... Can't Mail to Mongolia!

Today was a busy day... 

I just had a lot on my 'to-do' list.

I dropped off the donations which will be packed and shipped to the Philippines! Then Abby and I tried to mail things to Mongolia. I had 27 kilos of winter clothes, all ready to go! But the post office aren't accepting parcels to Mongolia. We did get the small package sent to the UK... but it was extremely expensive! Oh well... 

Then, it was running around for the banking things... withdrawing money to pay bills, transferring money, etc. I also went and bought apples and the insert for our datebooks. Yes, Alan and I are old fashion!

I was so happy to be home as it was hot outside. I needed a nap, but... I had to get dinner started!

Alan and Abby went and played tennis this morning. Abby is getting really good!

I did go for a run... it was hot, but at least there was a slight breeze. 

Tonight, we had counseling on line!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Fall to your knees and grow there! 

What a beautiful description of prayer!

Here is the full quote:

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Happy Teacher's Day!

Because Abby and Alan didn't have class today, we decided to go out for a fun day. First, Alan drove and picked up 7 bags of winter clothes, which will be going to Mongolia. They have been hard hit by Covid and so many people are in need of winter clothing! He also drove to another place and picked up three boxes of things for the Philippines! I hope people in Taiwan know how blessed we are! Such an abundance of things to give to others! The curtains and pots and pans will be packed on Thursday and mailed on Friday.

We then went out near Nanhu Senior High School for a pasta lunch... and then to ShengKeng for a hike! It was hot, but it sure was fun. We again failed to find the waterfall! Oh... did I mention the last time we went searching for a waterfall? There was a sign, sealing off the place because people were attacked by hornets. I'm sad to report -- one hiker died and the other is in the ICU. 

We again had to rush back to pick Mom up!

And immediately stepping back home, I got a message -- please check your email and revert back today. Yes, I had editing to finish up!

Mom enjoyed her dinner and complained about her leg pain. But I gave her the pain killers and wrapped the waist belt on her. Let's pray that she will not try to take it off tonight. Last night, I caught her walking towards the bathroom, attempting to rip off the belt. She almost succeeded! She is very smart! 

We heard from Isaiah! He is enjoying this week of activities and meeting people! The weather has been extremely nice, especially since he has been riding the bike to school and run errands!

Daily Lovely Insight:

I read this today:

Our mission is to walk onto the stage of the world to reveal to all that the music of our life lies not in our circumstances or external things, but in the Christ Spirit that lives within and flows through us!

Psalm 109:4

Seek Him First!