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 A Memorable Day

Reflections from a boat ride, a hospital visit, and simple joys

An early morning boat gently gliding over calm waters under a cloudy sky, with a peaceful, reflective mood.

I woke up at six this morning—quite early for me—because I was going to town. My youngest daughter looked at me and said, “You look so tired.” She was right. I wished I could have stayed in bed a little longer.

I took the one-hour boat ride to town. The weather wasn’t very pleasant, but I trusted the pilot to bring us safely to our destination. Then a thought struck me: What if I had that same level of trust in God? That kind of deep, unshakable confidence that He will carry me through this life, no matter the circumstances. With that kind of trust, I believe I would experience real peace and learn to enjoy the ride more. That realization was a beautiful awakening for me.

During the ride, I had an hour to sit, pray, or simply look out the window—but I didn’t plan to be idle. I brought my crochet and some yarn to make a potholder. It’s amazing how much we can create with our hands. I love making potholders—they keep me from getting burned when I handle hot pots.

God gave us hands to create and to protect. They weren’t meant to steal, harm others, or destroy. I hope more people remember that when they feel tempted to use their hands in destructive ways. I’m deeply thankful for my hands and that they are still functioning well.

I arrived early at the hospital for a mammography test—a procedure to check for tumors or signs of breast cancer. I had to undress for the x-ray, which made me think: If I were to bare my heart before God, would He find any wickedness there?

Psalm 119:11 came to mind:

“I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”

That’s the secret to keeping a pure heart—keeping God’s Word close and alive within me. A much-needed reminder.

After the test, I had some time to spare before heading home, so I went window shopping. The mall was filled with tempting things—almost everything money can buy. Fortunately, my budget was limited, which helped keep me in check. It made me think about how many temptations we face in life. I prayed for the wisdom to make the right choices—not just in shopping, but in all areas.

While browsing a sale, I was pleasantly surprised to run into my cousin Celeste and her friend Jojo. They were also shopping and were so happy to see me. Since it was close to lunchtime, we decided to eat together at a Chinese restaurant they both love. The food was affordable and absolutely delicious. Sharing that meal with them became a highlight of my day—a simple but meaningful lunch filled with joy and conversation.

After lunch, we browsed a bit more, then said our goodbyes. I took the bus to the boat station and ran into another familiar face—a lady I knew from our village. We took the boat ride home together, chatting the whole way. The journey was far from boring thanks to her company.

Once home, I quickly got ready for my Zumba class. I perspired a lot but felt energized and happy afterward.

Now, freshly showered and relaxing on the couch, I can’t help but feel thankful. It was a full day—a day of deep thoughts, warm encounters, and gentle spiritual reminders.

Yes, today was truly a memorable day.