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 […]
In an effort to daily post about my day in 2019, seems like posting a day behind is becoming the pattern. So yesterday, we went to eat Malaysian food in Anaheim – got a Groupon for it. Amy also has Mondays off work. Usually she has her own plans, but she had no plans and […]
After much deliberation for the last several weeks, I decided to go to the young adult retreat for one day. Funny thing is, I carpooled with Jedda; four years ago we carpooled to the women’s retreat to the same place. And on the way back, I drove Joyce home, which was what I did at […]
I went outside for less than 5 minutes and got 4 bug bites! This is in my backyard, not a jungle! This hot humid weather is no fun. It’s expected in Asia but I am not ready for this in SoCal Praise God He gave me inspiration for my sermons today. I am giving a […]
I hear about people having to deal with various personalities in the workplace. We have a variety of personalities, perspectives and opinions among the staff. I’ve come to appreciate each one though I have more affinity towards certain types. I thank God that in a church environment, there is a good amount of grace and […]
My day off started with our usual Costco run, Billy’s egg farm. My husband got Haagen Dazs ice cream bars (on sale), and I got parmesan cheese crisps (on sale) as our treats to ourselves for the month. Quiet afternoon, then a quick run to TJ Max for fun, swam just because I feel guilty […]
I can’t talk loud over the kids anymore. Since I’ve been having LPR, my voice has been weak. The symptom of my greatest concern about having LPR is a burning sensation in my throat. It affects my vocal cords and potentially damage them permanently. Today, the kids were loud, which I’m ok with. Of course […]
Getting back to the heart of worship, it’s all about you, it’s all about you, Jesus… It’s hard for me to truly worship at our church. My mind is on things I need to do, people I need to talk to, people I should catch up with… And I’m thinking how we can improve this […]
I love reading these “Christian Heroes” biographies for children. Cameron Townsend is the founder of Wycliff Bible Translators. In the old days, missionaries get through many harsh conditions to unreached people groups. Travel was not as easy as it is now. Nowadays, missionaries can go back home fairly easily if needed. I admired the Christian […]
It was hard to go swimming by myself for the first time . It was a lot easier today. It takes a few times of anything to overcome the resistance. Then it becomes easier. I did not hesitate at the edge of the pool as I did the first time. It helped that the water was nice […]
On Monday we went to eat in LA to celebrate Audrey’s 30th. I can’t believe I have a daughter 30 years old! I was a mother at 30, and I felt like an adult. Yet it’s an odd feeling that my own daughter is 30 and going to be a mother. No wonder my parents […]
Such a big event happened on Saturday and I didn’t blog about it! For the past month, Amy and I have been planning the baby shower for Audrey! As with all events, we never feel fully prepared. My only responsibilities are the food and party favor. In the old days I would do some homemade […]
I had to intervene in a situation with a preschooler today, right at the time I had to give the children’s sermon. The 1st-3rd graders were waiting for me when I ran back upstairs. I felt very distracted which probably contributed to the kids not being attentive. Usually I am able to get their attention […]
I haven’t gotten back to reading one book a month since Perspectives. I just finished one, I’ll count this for July. I got this book from one of the Perspectives speakers who is on staff at Barnabas International to care for those in cross-cultural ministries. After reading this book, I am convinced of the need […]