Granny Liao of the Stairwell

Liao Nai-Nai is a granny who lives in our stairwell of twelve apartment units.

She's kinda gruff and abrupt, but in a teasing, playful way.

Her husband is a cook at Titus' school. They have a fluffy good-natured dog named Andi and natural wicker furniture in their living room.

She is active and spunky, and generous. She makes this dark sour-spicy fruit leather that comes out a little different every time. I'd really like to learn how to make it with her. Every now and then she whips up a batch and gives us giant folded sheets -- unfolded they cover our coffee table. It's usually gone, eaten, in a day.

counting the graces

thank you Father for

air-conditioner, refrigerator, running water

discussion on wisdom at Tuesday night's group, listening, sharing ideas, us all interacting with the message straightforward and comfortable

swimming pool all to ourselves at first, and then pretty few people for the rest of the time

brave little swimmers who jump! in the pool, dive! under the water, paddle! in their inflatable rings and love swimming, "Mom, I am so happy!" - Titus

sincere apology from Titus and empathy

plans in motion to get Jonathon the care he needs; and to get me a day of respite

Auntie Wang's simple testimony of how her keys were recovered from the toilet drain

refreshing, sweaty, strong walk - jog - play - shop on a sweltering hot morning

kids watching and interacting with Dora cartoon in Chinese, so great to see them understanding and learning

all of our stinkin' visa-notary-travel paperwork done!

mom & dad's faces on skype