Had a full weekend of ministry. I enjoy the actual work but it’s the anticipation that stresses me. PT and I recorded our 3rd episode of our podcast on Friday afternoon. While this podcast was my idea, and I had to talk him into it, this time I felt anxious. I had a dream the […]
My last post of our Hawaiian vacation. Here are random places we went to: Goodwill. My favorite place anywhere I go. Bought a baby Hawaiian dress and a child size jinbei. Can’t get that at our Goodwill. Local library 2x. Another favorite place anywhere we go. We walked a couple of nice beaches and view […]
Continuing our food tour: Koko Head Cafe. Recommended by Johnson who did not get to go when he was in Hawaii but wish he did. They are known for their french style creamy eggs and fusion everything. I like Hawaii for it’s cultural diversity, and Asian food is not “Asian food”, it’s just food. This […]
More food in Hawaii that we ate: The first poke and more poke. Our first stop after we landed was Costco. I’ve heard so much about poke at Costco that I had to try. Live and learn, it was not good poke. And it wasn’t cheap compared to what we had later. I read in […]
What I love most about teaching is it forces me to take the effort to study and meditate on the passage and then getting an insight that I had not seen before. On Sunday, I taught the children on Mark 9:35 – the greatest is the servant of all. Me: What does a servant/slave have […]
Here are the foods we experienced on Oahu: Leornard’s malasada 3x. We were told this is a must have. I agree. It’s worth it. I was so excited to stumble upon their mobile truck, only to find that they only offer 3 flavors – custard, chocolate, and coconut. The special flavors are only in their […]
I will never have to buy Costco discount movie tickets again. The senior price for Edwards is $10.50. Anytime. That’s cheaper than Costco. I will now only go to a theater with recliner seats. I don’t love movies. The way to get through these epic 3 hr movies is to have my feet up, and […]
Despite being stressed before a vacation, I realize I do need to get away to relax. Here are my beach experiences that helped me relax: I insisted on a room with an ocean view. Hawaii isn’t even worth it without a room with an ocean view. Our room was on the 38th floor across the […]
Continue… Fun hikes in Hawaii that I am grateful to have experienced: We booked a zipline experience for Wednesday. I was attracted to it on their website because it said it was good for all levels, no experience needed, only a few 5 minute hikes. I want a little fun but not a lot of […]
I have no complaints about our vacation. Seriously, who can complain about Hawaii?? FOMO is a thing with me. I don’t want to come all the way to Oahu and miss something that everyone else had done on the island. I had a list of stuff I wanted to do, and I am quite satisfied […]
I always lose sleep before vacation. Is it even worth going on vacation to relax when it takes so much to get ready to go? Once the plane leaves the ground, then I feel relax. When I had 3 months of Sabbatical last year, I felt very relaxed once I was away. I hope to […]
Saturday: After morning deacon’s meeting, Mike and I had an adventure and bought a blueberry plant. So excited! Harvested 5 berries so far! Sunday: 3 moms who are friends with their children came to church for the first time. They are Mandarin-speaking, which is not unusual. Every week we have visitors who are Mandarin-speaking. Neither […]
Yesterday I posted my issue of aging. I’ve developed all kinds of obsessions with problems that come with getting old. First it was my digestion with pain in my stomach. I asked my doctor run all the tests. I was obsessed with supplements. There were bottles of pills arriving at my door everyday. It was so […]
It’s really nice to have Monday off! The weekend is always busy, either ministry or personal. The thought of unwinding on Monday is such a relief! I can see why people look forward to retirement if you don’t like your job. What a drag to go to work on Monday mornings. I am doubly blessed […]
It was a joyful morning of training with over 60 in attendance plus 2 young adults helping with 5 kids. Thank God for all volunteers who love God and love children ministry. I’ve always struggled with my ethnic identity. Usually I don’t “feel” like I’m Chinese. I grew up with white people and tried hard […]
I said something really stupid at the mom’s fellowship today! One mom shared how she’s always giving to others and it’s hard to also have enough energy to encourage her husband. I meant to say self focused constant complaining makes things worst and doesn’t allow us to experience God’s victory. But I’m afraid it came […]
What did we used to do before search engines? My searches today – outdoor plants in a pot, hamstring stretches, bump on forehead, eggplant recipe, ministrysafe, Sacred Fire, Office Depot, tight gluts Enjoyed praying with Glenys at prayer meeting. In our lifetime we pray many prayers, but we don’t recognize God’s answers to all our […]
Sunday highlights: A parent texted me Sunday afternoon and thanked me for helping her children. It is my privilege! Watching the baptism in the Chinese service, and live stream the English service in Children Worship. Chinese baptism was very serious. Lots of laughter in the English baptism. In Children Worship we cheered after every baptism. […]
I have to admit, it’s hard for me to get emotional by the crucifixion of Jesus. I am definitely grateful and don’t take his sacrifice for granted. But I’m the type of person who doesn’t care to make a big deal of birthdays and anniversaries. What I enjoyed about today’s Good Friday service was not […]
My Perspectives reading today revealed a flaw in my understanding of church. Wow, after all these years as a Christian and attending church, and now on the pastoral staff at church, I get a revelation that makes me think how “Western” I am in my Christian theology. Fortunately it’s not too late for me to […]