04-02 Macy’s Flower Show called “The Secret Garden”

Hiroko wants to meet Arboretum-san, so it is a good chance to visit this flower show, and to eat Ramen noodle at 7^th floor at Macy’s.  We met at the Noodle restaurant Takashi on 7^th Fl. in Macy’s.

This photo was taken last November.  Hiroko forgot to take the Ramen bowl called Mushroom and Tofu Ramen which we ate.  It had interesting thinks which is not familiar for Japanese in the Ramen, but the taste of the soup was very good.  Hiroko drank all the soup.  This is food court, so no one says anything to anyone spending hours in this area.  We spent at the front of this restaurant for over 2 hours talking and talking of many subjects.

It became Rush hour time.  For Arboretum-san, it is better to leave this place soon.  Let’s visit the flower show and ready to go home.

This is entrance of the show.  At the entrance already very beautiful smell from the flowers was floating.  Arboretum-san said it was much better smell than snow and cold air.

The each booth might have the name or subject, but there was no explanation. There were so many flowers.  Emi-san would be explaining all these flowers.  Is she good in flowers?  Yes, she is.

In the midst of the garden, a pretty porcelain lady was standing with the dress made by those beautiful flowers.

Arboretum-san took photo with her camera.  It came out very nice.  Now Hiroko knows a real camera would be better than a cell phone camera.

By the exit of this garden, there was a Japanese garden like flower arrangement.

Spending almost half day we have been talking about health because Hiroko talked how she spent at Yamagata with her sister-in-law.  In the elderly age, they have many elderly friends, so they shared those experiences.  The interesting subject was that living in a apartment is better than living in the house for the elderly, because there is no headache of taking care of the maintenance..  Arboretum-san has to take care of the house after all the snow melts.  Her house is too big to warm up, too. 

They talked about many other subjects, but the last subject was very important, and interestingly Arboretum-san started.  She has religious mind, and reading the Bible Hiroko gave, but she has read the other religious books, such as Buddhism and Islamism books along with the Bible.  She thinks everyone who lives in the United States should read the Bible because this is a Christian country.  She enjoys reading the historical books in the Bible.  Hiroko could share with Arboretum-san how Hiroko chosen Christianity over Buddhism.  Hiroko’s one of the questions is where her Grandma went.  Buddha died beautifully and Christ died on the cross, however Christ came back from the death. 

At the end of this conversation made Hiroko that Arboretum-san said any religions are same. 

This is very interesting statement.  Hiroko didn’t say anything.  Please leave your comment or idea about this statement.

Psalm 115:4-8

³But you, Lord, are a shield around me,

my glory, the One who lifts my head high.

⁴I call out to the Lord,

and he answers me from his holy mountain.

⁵I lie down and sleep;

I wake again, because the Lord sustains me.

⁶I will not fear though tens of thousands

assail me on every side.

⁷Arise, Lord!

Deliver me, my God!

Strike all my enemies on the jaw;

break the teeth of the wicked.

⁸From the Lord comes deliverance.

May your blessing be on your people.

40th Birthday Party, Fellowship

This small girl Joyce became 40 years old.  40 years old!  Now, it is very important for her to take care of her health seriously.  Those who became 40 are talking about their health and need to know what kind of sickness in their family history.  Joyce looks great for 40, but please take care of yourself.

Joyce's 40th Birthday Dinner Party with Dancing was held at the Maggiano's, Old Orchard Shopping Center.

Many tables were set up beautifully at the room in Maggiano's

Appetizer table

Tasty calamari - Joyce’s friend picked up them and said tasty

The Birthday girl and her family

 

These are attendees for Joyce’s 40^th Celebration dinner – Joyce Uncles/Aunties, cousins, church and work place friends

He was announcing dinner would be served within 10 minutes

These two were introduced as the planners of this dinner.

Joyce’s father gave thanks to everyone who attended this dinner party.  After that he gave grace for the food to the Lord God through Jesus Name – He gave praise to the Lord God and his presence there, and gave thanks for Joyce and her brother, Stanley.  Ask the Lord for blessings to those who attend this party and to those who prepared the foods for tonight’s celebration.  He thanked the Lord for these many friends and family.  He asked the God for His guidance and leadership in Joyce’s life.

Food! Food!

This is the menu

First Course：　　Freshly Baked Bread, Caesar Salad, and Chopped Salad which was very delicious

Second Course:

Mushroom Ravioli of Forno was very, very hot, so Joyce’s uncle served everyone at the table.

Boutie Aglio、Chicken Picatta、Balsamic Glazed Salmon, and Green Beans, with Bacon & Crispy Onions no photo.   The Beans were so tasty that everyone ate second serve, but no taste of the second serve.

Third Course:  Dessert, Fresh Fruit Plate, Vera’s Lemon  Cookies,  There are some more.

This B-Day Cake was served as dessert.  Joyce wished something and tried to blow candles.

These are the desserts on the dessert table.  Hiroko is very regretful that she didn't know the name of all these cakes

This is Hiroko’s dessert plate.  She ate too much, because all those were made with cheese and cream/custard.

After the B-Day cake, a professional photographer started to take photos, so Hiroko took some photos beside him.  These people in the photo were half of the attendees. 

There was a photo booth, so people dressed-up and took their photos.  They danced until midnight, Hiroko heard.

This is party favor table.  The party favor was Japanese sweets, “Monaka”

This is the front of Restaurant, and the statue welcomes people who are stepping in the front door.

Joyce, thank you for inviting Dan-san and Hiroko to celebrating your 40^th B-Day.  Please complete the Lord God’s plan for your long life after 40 years old with Holy Spirit.