my one week thanksgiving break just flew by so fast!

mon was spent at emily's place. was somewhat a treat retreat for me. it was SO therapeutic to sit on a couch that is clean and the environment quiet. i miss a "house" place. staying at simpson's one side of a room just makes me feel "argh".

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tues thanksgiving session with Bill. "dont believe anything they write about you. in fact, dont even read it." i think that is something i put a note for self to. if it is good, and you believe, you may get proud. i'd rather have God's report cos that'll never puff me up. if it is bad, then i really dont need critics to pull me down. then it's impartation.

chatted with Julia from 5-10! shared God-given vision n prophesied.

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wed - apartment viewing and met joanne chun for dinner. went to jade garden. wonderful authentic vietnamese food! felt so blessed by the fellowship. she prayed and prophesied over us in the parking lot. puzzled the restaurant owners.

thurs was thanksgiving. my 1st ever thanksgiving. 

and who would've guessed buying a car could get me (us) a thanksgiving meal: turkey, all the yummy dishes and pies. and wonderful fellowship with a wonderful family - the Pearsons, Todds, Robinsons. we went one round the table saying what we were thankful to God for. their faith was evident in their sharing. they shared not just food with us, not just family time, but their lives - who they are, their journey, their struggles. these are saints. my older brothers and sisters in Christ who have such a heart for God and men. i love being in their company. took a walk to digest the sumptuous food before the dessert. last Christmas Wes had a heart attack just before dessert. diana was thankful he survived and is still around with her. i was thankful of that too. that i had the privilege to enjoy his unassuming disposition and humour. at 76, he amazes me. and there's joan too. tho almost blind, she does not let it hinder her nor get her spirits down. u wouldnt have guessed she couldnt see by her confident strides as she took us on the McConnell trails. and what a love she has for young people! and Pam... all 3 remarkable ladies with their spouses. Lord bless them with health for the rest of their lives. 

then it was off to Nicola's. was treated to another round of great food and fellowship with Emma n her. 

what i m thankful for? the privilege to come to Bethel. it's been nothing less than a miracle, and it's been really incredible (forgive my limited vocabulary!) to sit at the feet of such anointed fathers of faith and to receive impartation. i m thankful for a supportive family (biological), and a supportive spiritual family (ASE and Bethel). i m thankful for my co-journer, my covenantal friend whom God has used to love, challenge, mold me. 

i really have so much to thank You for Lord. all the little and big blessings that came my way. thank You for You, Father, Saviour, Friend. 

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black friday. the best and craziest sale ever! we went Walmart, Target, KMart and Sears. got microwave @$18, vacuum cleaner @$9, crockpot @$3, 32pc dinnerware @$18, 16pc cookware @25.... but all these spoils were gotten at 4-7am! 

we prayed that we would get all the things we need. well, we got them! thank You, Jesus! 

watched "UP" cried buckets.

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sat was homework, gym. swam. watched "Hulk". Jo cooked lunch and dinner.