Details, details, details

I checked with Kaz who ordered the orchids and she didn't understand the significance of the day the flowers were delivered. The girls didn't remember, but God did.

My wonderful, sensitive, kind, and tender Father who is never too early or too late.

#nancy
#hannah

Gut punch

I am not on FB much these days but keep it because that's how I keep in touch with old friends. It's like an address book as long as people keep their accounts. I scrolled through my wall and found this.

So creative

LB2 is special because we have grown to love one another. Our friendship is not at all natural, but rather learned as we walk together. Sometimes it does feel awkward to me, but I would not give it up.

District council elections aka the referendum on the protests

Yellow Wave. The people have spoken.

Thankful to be outside again

Finally made it to the Instagram pier. It was nicer than I thought actually. I didn't take pictures of the pier itself. It actually looked industrial but nice because so many locals and expats were hanging out with friends, family, pets, or just alone.

Saturday break from the City

God and his very, very mysterious ways

I've been struggling the last few days, and I asked God to speak to me in a special way because I felt distant from Him. I know it's not His fault, but I still felt quite upset and sad. This morning, I received this email. The person who wrote it was an admissions officer at my college and was one of the first two people to welcome me to campus and make me feel better during my first horrible 9 months. Because he was so impressed with my badminton, he introduced me to the squash coach who taught me how to play squash and then put me on the varsity team. I traveled to many different New England colleges to play for the team and that's how I visited many parts of the East Coast (for free!). I remember the conversation in the computer lab that he described, but I don't remember writing the email at all. God set up the different pieces of the puzzle a little over twenty years ago so that He could give me some encouragement today. He has really set the bar high for my future expectations!

This came late, but it couldn't have been more timely.

Apple from Korea

Human kindness reminding me that Christ has not forgotten me or my family.

Nov 4, 2019

In one day, everything changed. 

I praise you, Lord, for being my guide.
Even in the darkest night,
Your teachings fill my mind.
I will always look to you, as you stand beside me and protect me from fear. With all my heart, I will celebrate, and I can safely rest.

Psalm 16: 7-9 

A personal record

7.2km ... But I didn't keep track of time. Certainly not under an hour. But it's the longest I have run in my life.