I think we officially decided I will go by Popo. My daughter called my mom Popo. It sounds right that the title should be used by my granddaughter to now call me Popo. Since it’s the last Friday of the month, we don’t have Awana, I have the evening free. We decided to visit baby […]
My favorite fiction author is Agatha Christie. Josephine Tey is not going to take her place, but offers me a source of entertainment since I’ve read everything written by Christie including those under her pen name Mary Westmacott. A murder mystery is all about the ending and resolution. This one is not completely satisfying, the […]
I learn a lot by other’s example and how they handle situations. Those are great sources of wisdom. At Awana last night a parent got very angry and left in a huff. It was nothing we did; she seemed to have come in with a chip on her shoulder. I wasn’t there when it happened, […]
My son married after a relatively short dating period. I asked him if he wanted more time to go out on dates and have fun as a couple. He said, “Isn’t it better to date after marriage?” He’s right. And they are having fun dates now. I’m proud of him that he treats his wife […]
I was planning to attend worship service today but I didn’t make it. I ended up talking to people because I needed to and wanted to catch up with them. I’ve been told that you need to take a number to talk to me on Sundays. I’ve literally had people waiting in line to talk […]
Today I was conferred the role of grandma. Today my granddaughter was born. I have a grandson in heaven who was born last year. I don’t tell people that I feel somewhat sad. Sad at the passing of a season of life that had been the best years of my life – it was 31 […]
Had a conversation yesterday to explain to someone why we don’t have a certain event anymore. It’s hard to explain to people why we change things at church. All the things we did in the past are good. So why change? Why eliminate it? I’m writing this out so I can clarify in my own […]
8-11-2019 Sunday. Had a rough day giving the children’s message. One of the children with autism was screaming for a long time. I was so distracted I don’t think I gave a good message. I trust God knows and I’ll let it go with that. We had a very good STM prep with a prayer […]
Aaron gave me this book a while back. It’s been on the stack by my bed. Finally finished reading it. This is my August read, one book a month. I really liked the first chapter explaining what true worship means. Then when it got to the details, it was too much detail. The last chapter […]
8-5-19 Monday. Still hate the LA traffic, visiting Audrey. Almost the same distance to Irvine to visit Elliot, but much more pleasant for me, suburban living in Irvine is more my comfort. Audrey is so close yet so far. 8-6-19 Tuesday. I’m an external processor and I like being in meetings with others like me […]
I was too ambitious. I stacked a lot of meetings today. Forgot to go to one of them. Postponed the last one. Today was promotion Sunday, so lots of questions of where kids go, one child with special needs had a melt-down. While these situations may or may not demand my personal attention, I feel […]
Yesterday’s children’s outreach: Good: Pioneering a children’s event at Ybarra instead of at church Not so good: The AC wasn’t working until after lunch. Even I, who barely sweat in Taiwan humidity, was getting moist. Good: No one complained. And when the AC finally came on, we really appreciated it. Not so good: The speakers […]
I had lunch with someone who will be going to college. I’ve known her since 5th grade and I wanted to have an “adult” meet up before she starts school. Seeing her excitement for what’s ahead made me appreciate my own journey through the years of college. God has been so faithful to me, steering me […]
I am thankful for the priority our staff puts on personal spiritual life. On the 5th Tuesday of the month we are told to take a spiritual retreat day. I spent half my day at home reading and half my day at my favorite retreat place – Mariners church in Irvine. There is hardly anyone […]