Year 3.32 ended beautifully. Monday was full of energy with two so I skipped lunch, hoping to catch buddy for high tea. I could also do some sermon work on women in the mean time. Buddy was busy talking to a coworker who is unsure of staying locally, so I ate and left.
Day two was office Christmas celebration but I was tired during coworkers meeting because of the lack of rest. I fought sleep for the rest of the day, gave my new book away to coworkers. Thankfully I’m down to the last box outside my office.
On Wednesday I had a talk with a coworker and understood it was best for him to take care of his familys health first. Later we had an early 5pm leaders before the night leaders meeting that ended two minutes before midnight, so I took the 1230am bus home.
On Thursday I tried to catch up to sleep but it did not work the whole day. I had both chiropractor and hand treatment to alleviate the pain in the body and limb.
On Friday I weighed myself in the morning and had gained to 161.5 lbs from the last 155 lbs. I cut my hair for Doris’ day tomorrow and bought some flowers for her. I announced I would wrap up giving our new book by today.
Day six was tutoring in the morning and theatre at 3pm followed by dinner with Kwan and buddy. The restaurants were all packed, so we waited line line for Lao Lao. At night I finally finished my last sermon for my women series.
Sunday was dinner with shanghai cowalkers and we ha a great time sharing year end reflections. The surprise was that all get a hallmark superhero gift from us. It was a super happy time.
December 25, 2018
Friday, December 28, 2018
Thursday, December 20, 2018
Year 3.31
Year 3.31 was a busy but blessed week. On Monday we had yum cha before I visited the chiropractor after a busy week the previous week. Next I bought my second pot of lilies at Flower Street. The rest of the day was slow and relaxed. At night I joined my neighbor coworker for hotpot. My last sermon on the women series is rough.
Day two activities ate most of my time. First we had the worship committee followed by coworkers meeting, and the workshop on Friendship led by buddy, Bon and I. Attendance was sparse but supportive of us. At night I waited for two after a rehearsal.
Wednesday was leaders meeting from 10am to 3pm! I was wide eyed after the meeting but caught a nap before I had to lead the English fellowship because the staff was fatigued. All was better than I’d imagined.
Day four was breakfast with neighbors. Lunch was with missionary Lewis who was in town and we talked about seminary training during persecution times. I am as committed as ever to hit the road. At night I attended Young adult fellowship. Keith gave a good sharing.
Friday was a teary day as I choked back tears connecting with childhood young friend Thien Loon. Old friends cared much for me. It was pth staff meeting. My new books arrived at noon and buddy and I joined the pastor for lunch last minute. I was notified I am one of nine candidates for the upcoming vacant church leadership. At least I got home early to finish up my first point. The night was cold this week so I was thankful I did not catch a cold.
Day six was my third OT of the week. In the morning I had to chair an English meeting and went to lunch at science park with core. At night I attended pth Christmas dinner and sketch. Son was tremendous.
Sunday I had lunch with young man D to gauge his interest in a vacancy. He was open and flexible to a lot of roles. I got a nap before we returned to our old place at night for dinner and bought some dumplings home. This week I prayed for two coworkers,one fatigued and another faced family death.
December 17, 2018
Day two activities ate most of my time. First we had the worship committee followed by coworkers meeting, and the workshop on Friendship led by buddy, Bon and I. Attendance was sparse but supportive of us. At night I waited for two after a rehearsal.
Wednesday was leaders meeting from 10am to 3pm! I was wide eyed after the meeting but caught a nap before I had to lead the English fellowship because the staff was fatigued. All was better than I’d imagined.
Day four was breakfast with neighbors. Lunch was with missionary Lewis who was in town and we talked about seminary training during persecution times. I am as committed as ever to hit the road. At night I attended Young adult fellowship. Keith gave a good sharing.
Friday was a teary day as I choked back tears connecting with childhood young friend Thien Loon. Old friends cared much for me. It was pth staff meeting. My new books arrived at noon and buddy and I joined the pastor for lunch last minute. I was notified I am one of nine candidates for the upcoming vacant church leadership. At least I got home early to finish up my first point. The night was cold this week so I was thankful I did not catch a cold.
Day six was my third OT of the week. In the morning I had to chair an English meeting and went to lunch at science park with core. At night I attended pth Christmas dinner and sketch. Son was tremendous.
Sunday I had lunch with young man D to gauge his interest in a vacancy. He was open and flexible to a lot of roles. I got a nap before we returned to our old place at night for dinner and bought some dumplings home. This week I prayed for two coworkers,one fatigued and another faced family death.
December 17, 2018
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Year 3.30
Year 3.30 was a blessed training week overseas right next door to home security. We were housed in a hotel next door. Monday was class with 40 students 9-630pm, an hour more each day to make up for Friday’s half day to catch an earlier flight home. Classes were next block.
Day two was meeting Harold for lunch. Bless his heart, he’s retired here more than ten years ago. At night we found a Starbucks a train stop away, but everything else in the mall was extremely expensive.
Wednesday was even better. We saw a mask performance at night in zkh. It was a wondrous night out. The class was going on well into Philippians 3. The students were very hard working.
Day four was a night outing to the biggest shopping center, where we ate at an average local Korean restaurant but finally had egg pancake and durian pancake at wuu. It was another good day to see the city.
At Friday noon we ate at jl before taking a cab to the airport, arriving home at 10pm even though I was nervous taking a bus across. Now I am bold enough to try more ventures like this in the future.
Day six was language tutoring in the morning, followed by filling my year plan report and having buddy dinner before attending fellowship a bit at night. I miss hk food, so we ate at kf.
Sunday was a hard day for me, attending a prayer meeting where my tears flowed freely for a coworker who is facing fatigue. We had tw dinner with sweet company and then called it a day.
December 11, 2018
Day two was meeting Harold for lunch. Bless his heart, he’s retired here more than ten years ago. At night we found a Starbucks a train stop away, but everything else in the mall was extremely expensive.
Wednesday was even better. We saw a mask performance at night in zkh. It was a wondrous night out. The class was going on well into Philippians 3. The students were very hard working.
Day four was a night outing to the biggest shopping center, where we ate at an average local Korean restaurant but finally had egg pancake and durian pancake at wuu. It was another good day to see the city.
At Friday noon we ate at jl before taking a cab to the airport, arriving home at 10pm even though I was nervous taking a bus across. Now I am bold enough to try more ventures like this in the future.
Day six was language tutoring in the morning, followed by filling my year plan report and having buddy dinner before attending fellowship a bit at night. I miss hk food, so we ate at kf.
Sunday was a hard day for me, attending a prayer meeting where my tears flowed freely for a coworker who is facing fatigue. We had tw dinner with sweet company and then called it a day.
December 11, 2018
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Year 3.29
Year 3.29 ended with a mad dash. On Monday I had lunch with a former leader and he shared about his experience on board. Like many leaders I know, he was dutiful and diligent, doing double duty standing up and be counted when the church needed him most. After lunch we picked up a visa to Malaysia to make it a pleasant day for two.
We had a coworkers sermon group for Colossians 3 that fortunately went well and ended punctually. I was eagerly waiting for a TST dinner with a relative but the rain caused the dinner to relocate to Yata. We had a good walk after dinner.
Wednesday was an enjoyable leaders meeting for a change. especially when I voiced that we should meet for one less hour instead of four hours. Others were more responsive this time because there were other meetings to attend.
On Thursday I spent six and a half hours at the hospital, eight including reaching there earlier. The doctor told me I was prefiabetic too. At 3pm we had high tea, ordering four orders at the special price. After dinner I returned for another hour to the hospital for the meds. At night I attended fellowship’s time to restart.
On Friday I had to see my chiropractor at prince Edward, taking much more traveling time that I prefer. I had a prayer group at the late afternoon, including hearing a coworker’s woe. I must admit we have our fair share, so the problem is how to gel the team.
The next day’s morning walk solved a problem about how to help my coworker. Then I tutored a student in the language. At night I returned home after fellowship singing to pack up for tomorrow ‘s trip.
Sunday was hectic to say the least. Morning breakfast was followed by morning worship, then sermon in English worship and attending a concert at city hall. We caught a bus and another taxi to take us to the airport for my missions teaching trip. We arrived a little past midnight, but I was thankful for the miracle of making it to the airport because we caught a 545pm bus for a three hours flight.
December 5, 2018
We had a coworkers sermon group for Colossians 3 that fortunately went well and ended punctually. I was eagerly waiting for a TST dinner with a relative but the rain caused the dinner to relocate to Yata. We had a good walk after dinner.
Wednesday was an enjoyable leaders meeting for a change. especially when I voiced that we should meet for one less hour instead of four hours. Others were more responsive this time because there were other meetings to attend.
On Thursday I spent six and a half hours at the hospital, eight including reaching there earlier. The doctor told me I was prefiabetic too. At 3pm we had high tea, ordering four orders at the special price. After dinner I returned for another hour to the hospital for the meds. At night I attended fellowship’s time to restart.
On Friday I had to see my chiropractor at prince Edward, taking much more traveling time that I prefer. I had a prayer group at the late afternoon, including hearing a coworker’s woe. I must admit we have our fair share, so the problem is how to gel the team.
The next day’s morning walk solved a problem about how to help my coworker. Then I tutored a student in the language. At night I returned home after fellowship singing to pack up for tomorrow ‘s trip.
Sunday was hectic to say the least. Morning breakfast was followed by morning worship, then sermon in English worship and attending a concert at city hall. We caught a bus and another taxi to take us to the airport for my missions teaching trip. We arrived a little past midnight, but I was thankful for the miracle of making it to the airport because we caught a 545pm bus for a three hours flight.
December 5, 2018
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Year 3.28
Year 3.28 was a tiring but tremendous week, on reflection. On Monday we went to Malaysia embassy to get a visa for two, had goose lunch at wan Chai, then saw a chiropractor and had dinner with buddy to call it a day.
Day two was an exhausting day where everyone shared their feelings about a lost case. There must be a better way than merely vetting feelings. I had milk tea after the session and did not sleep till 3am.
The next day’s sharing was no better at a higher level. The transition is ten months away and there is no person in mind.
Meanwhile I shaved my head to remember Doris the next day and talked with a coworker A to help the person with the oncoming Sunday sermon. I finished my second last sermon on women in the Bible.
Day four was two and a half years without Doris. I had lunch with an admin worker S whose wife passed away two months
ago. He was in fine sprits and urged me lead more in the future. At night I attended a new fellowship to provide presence and send out my new book’s cover to friends.
Day six tutoring was canceled because my student went to NPAC with a music group. I had lunch catching up with my ex roommate Lucas. He did say, Who would listen to a new leader? After fellowship we had wonderful Vietnamese food.
On Sunday buddy suddenly showed up at my poor and we had lunch together. I had my second prestudy with my new fellowship. It went well and my new partner did the second study. We rested before we had a delicious hotpot to end the thanksgiving week.
November 27, 2018
Day two was an exhausting day where everyone shared their feelings about a lost case. There must be a better way than merely vetting feelings. I had milk tea after the session and did not sleep till 3am.
The next day’s sharing was no better at a higher level. The transition is ten months away and there is no person in mind.
Meanwhile I shaved my head to remember Doris the next day and talked with a coworker A to help the person with the oncoming Sunday sermon. I finished my second last sermon on women in the Bible.
Day four was two and a half years without Doris. I had lunch with an admin worker S whose wife passed away two months
ago. He was in fine sprits and urged me lead more in the future. At night I attended a new fellowship to provide presence and send out my new book’s cover to friends.
Day six tutoring was canceled because my student went to NPAC with a music group. I had lunch catching up with my ex roommate Lucas. He did say, Who would listen to a new leader? After fellowship we had wonderful Vietnamese food.
On Sunday buddy suddenly showed up at my poor and we had lunch together. I had my second prestudy with my new fellowship. It went well and my new partner did the second study. We rested before we had a delicious hotpot to end the thanksgiving week.
November 27, 2018
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Year 3.27
Year 3.27 as usual was a busy week that ended with joyous company from relatives. Monday started on a great note, going to the bank to open an account for a relative. Otherwise all my things in life are pretty much settled. We had lunch and I went to the chiropractor, followed by buddy chat and work on my second last sermon for another new book.
Day two was a taxing day with feedback on a legal issue. I had to drink milk tea to relieve the pressure, a drink I had rid of since my stroke. Night was the occasion of the last men’s fellowship bible study in putonghua. Praise God I have finished up the last study and Bible character Doris wanted me to do.
On Wednesday a UK friend had breakfast with me, telling of his son’s wedding banquet in town and ministry in UK. I have two meetings that day from 11am to 4pm. After the second meeting was over I cannot help but drank my second of milk tea in the week for over-meeting.
Day four was the final day of revision for my two new books. It was quite a relief. Today was probably the last time I get a hand massage on Thursday as I have to help a new fellowship occasionally.
On Friday tiredness caught up to me. I could do little at office but still managed to do two outlines. A coworker’s wife said, I lost weight, so the next day I found out I was 162.5 lbs from the last 161 lbs.
Day six was language tutoring in the morning. Not only did I catch up to the language I enjoyed the dynamics together. I had lunch with a core member and ended the night listening to buddys sermon with a relative.
Sunday was my return to language worship after ten weeks away teaching Sunday school. I had the unplanned opportunity to talk to a coworker about stress and briefed some. Dinner was complete with sushi and dessert at night.
November 20, 2018
Day two was a taxing day with feedback on a legal issue. I had to drink milk tea to relieve the pressure, a drink I had rid of since my stroke. Night was the occasion of the last men’s fellowship bible study in putonghua. Praise God I have finished up the last study and Bible character Doris wanted me to do.
On Wednesday a UK friend had breakfast with me, telling of his son’s wedding banquet in town and ministry in UK. I have two meetings that day from 11am to 4pm. After the second meeting was over I cannot help but drank my second of milk tea in the week for over-meeting.
Day four was the final day of revision for my two new books. It was quite a relief. Today was probably the last time I get a hand massage on Thursday as I have to help a new fellowship occasionally.
On Friday tiredness caught up to me. I could do little at office but still managed to do two outlines. A coworker’s wife said, I lost weight, so the next day I found out I was 162.5 lbs from the last 161 lbs.
Day six was language tutoring in the morning. Not only did I catch up to the language I enjoyed the dynamics together. I had lunch with a core member and ended the night listening to buddys sermon with a relative.
Sunday was my return to language worship after ten weeks away teaching Sunday school. I had the unplanned opportunity to talk to a coworker about stress and briefed some. Dinner was complete with sushi and dessert at night.
November 20, 2018
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Year 3.26
Year 3.26 was a fulfilling end to a difficult week. Monday started off with a two days retreat. The night climax was supper by the pier. The skits were funny but ironically pointed to the tension among coworkers.
Day two was bitter sweet but honest and helpful. After the retreat I went to the beach with S and P to gather my thoughts and clear my mind. They enjoyed examining the shoreline shells. The trip to Tung Chung was joined by a horde of mainland visitors but we managed to enjoy a quiet cup of high tea.
Wednesday was an arduous day meetings with leaders and language coworkers from 11am to 4pm. I felt lonely and empty attending that many meetings with retreat included. Thankfully a coworker told me he was physically tired too, so I was not unique with my feelings.
Day four was slightly better with friend Justin coming by to share his latest job prospects. My presence at a new fellowship was delayed for another week so I had time for hand treatment.
On Friday our department went through our year plan smoothly and had a department lunch. The guys were really efficient at their work. I think the department is in safe hands.
Day six was enjoyable language tutoring for two in the morning, followed by attendance at a graduation, where three coworkers graduated. So far I’ve been blessed to be invited to two graduation.
Sunday was last day of Sunday school, one of my most satisfying classes. Two seminary students attended in rapt attention. At night we ate at our favorite golden belly restaurant. For two days I got over my tiredness with a good massage from a relative.
December 13, 2018
Day two was bitter sweet but honest and helpful. After the retreat I went to the beach with S and P to gather my thoughts and clear my mind. They enjoyed examining the shoreline shells. The trip to Tung Chung was joined by a horde of mainland visitors but we managed to enjoy a quiet cup of high tea.
Wednesday was an arduous day meetings with leaders and language coworkers from 11am to 4pm. I felt lonely and empty attending that many meetings with retreat included. Thankfully a coworker told me he was physically tired too, so I was not unique with my feelings.
Day four was slightly better with friend Justin coming by to share his latest job prospects. My presence at a new fellowship was delayed for another week so I had time for hand treatment.
On Friday our department went through our year plan smoothly and had a department lunch. The guys were really efficient at their work. I think the department is in safe hands.
Day six was enjoyable language tutoring for two in the morning, followed by attendance at a graduation, where three coworkers graduated. So far I’ve been blessed to be invited to two graduation.
Sunday was last day of Sunday school, one of my most satisfying classes. Two seminary students attended in rapt attention. At night we ate at our favorite golden belly restaurant. For two days I got over my tiredness with a good massage from a relative.
December 13, 2018
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Year 3.25
Year 3.25 was a happy one with loved ones. Jon left today. He’s a brother who care for me very much, taking the trouble to visit me after my stroke, so I did my best to teach him Grammar Bible. We watched First Man together and I was touched by the movie couples relationship.
Day two I joined coworkers for a free flu prevention jab on the fifth week when we do not have a coworkers meeting. I had to correct a list of errata for my book before Friday’s due date.
On Wednesday I was invited to join James and family for dinner. He is definitely growing in the Lord. It’s a matter of how he used his resources for the ministry.
Day four was a strange day in more days than one. I dreamed my coworker got reserved parking in church but I could not called him to pick up Doris when it rained, so I took a taxi with yk another coworker, but her child was too busy to get into the car. Some unexpectedly called me and buddy for dinner. It turned out ok, not much drama or development. I was able to get a better chiropractor hour to accommodate lunch. At night I found Doris’ Doctor of Education degree her sister had put under the bed.
Friday was a relief because I finally finished my James chart with pomp and pride. When I first started on it there was nothing much to say, so much so I almost gave up.
Day six was a joyous day for me. The morning began with shopping for a game for Doris’ diploma. On top of correcting my book for the last time, I received two after a three weeks absence. Character, courage and compassion are slowly forming.
On Sunday I met Jamie from the seminary. In the evening I canceled dinner with youth because one is having problems. Instead we went to Outback for rib.
November 6, 2018
Day two I joined coworkers for a free flu prevention jab on the fifth week when we do not have a coworkers meeting. I had to correct a list of errata for my book before Friday’s due date.
On Wednesday I was invited to join James and family for dinner. He is definitely growing in the Lord. It’s a matter of how he used his resources for the ministry.
Day four was a strange day in more days than one. I dreamed my coworker got reserved parking in church but I could not called him to pick up Doris when it rained, so I took a taxi with yk another coworker, but her child was too busy to get into the car. Some unexpectedly called me and buddy for dinner. It turned out ok, not much drama or development. I was able to get a better chiropractor hour to accommodate lunch. At night I found Doris’ Doctor of Education degree her sister had put under the bed.
Friday was a relief because I finally finished my James chart with pomp and pride. When I first started on it there was nothing much to say, so much so I almost gave up.
Day six was a joyous day for me. The morning began with shopping for a game for Doris’ diploma. On top of correcting my book for the last time, I received two after a three weeks absence. Character, courage and compassion are slowly forming.
On Sunday I met Jamie from the seminary. In the evening I canceled dinner with youth because one is having problems. Instead we went to Outback for rib.
November 6, 2018
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Year 3.24
Year 3.24 was a great week. I went to tst book exhibition after a long absence. On Monday our prayer group had dinner together. I started working on the corrections to my new books.
Day two I was off to see Dr Yu who told me I have no aneurysm. He was very gracious to me. It was good news but I’d better wait for tomorrow’s visit to the hospital.
On Wednesday was leaders meeting, followed by an important hospital appointment. The doctor even said no surgery is needed. My department coworker was with me.
On day four I made an hours walk following a doctor’s advice. I made my first appearance at a new fellowship at night. I have decided to visit more after the present pastor has left.
On Friday I visited Paul at ymca, where I met Chu from my old denomination in USA. More important friend Jon was in town for four days to check on my health. I took the day off and we had mixed grill dinner at KF. At night I could feel my right foot wearing slippers.
On day six I took Jon to the Peak. He was also here to learn how to use the Grammar Bible. I was gracious for his presence and insights.
On Sunday I thought students the Greek alphabet. They were really good. Later at mid noon I led a prestudy for the new fellowship. At night we had “golden belly” dinner at Yata.
October 31, 2018
Day two I was off to see Dr Yu who told me I have no aneurysm. He was very gracious to me. It was good news but I’d better wait for tomorrow’s visit to the hospital.
On Wednesday was leaders meeting, followed by an important hospital appointment. The doctor even said no surgery is needed. My department coworker was with me.
On day four I made an hours walk following a doctor’s advice. I made my first appearance at a new fellowship at night. I have decided to visit more after the present pastor has left.
On Friday I visited Paul at ymca, where I met Chu from my old denomination in USA. More important friend Jon was in town for four days to check on my health. I took the day off and we had mixed grill dinner at KF. At night I could feel my right foot wearing slippers.
On day six I took Jon to the Peak. He was also here to learn how to use the Grammar Bible. I was gracious for his presence and insights.
On Sunday I thought students the Greek alphabet. They were really good. Later at mid noon I led a prestudy for the new fellowship. At night we had “golden belly” dinner at Yata.
October 31, 2018
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Year 3.23
Year 3.23 was a victory of some sort health wise. On Monday a neighbor started joining me in my morning walks. I went to my chiropractor followed by dinner with buddy. We went back to our dining place now that it’s quieter, not invaded by tourists.
Day two was a chaos with mtr rail down. There was little help with total paralysis in HK. I had to take a taxi and forgot my Chinese doctor appointment. It wasn’t that bad with no preaching ahead. A former coworker texted and said that a friend I prayed for many years had accepted Christ in his church in Vancouver after the family immigrated there. How amazing God works!
Wednesday was Chun Yeung public holiday. I had dim sum with Doris ‘ two sisters but had to go to the hospital after learning last night that Doris’ good friend Judy was dying from cancer. I joined her two other friends to visit her.
Day four was a special day. I had to reach Evangel by 7am for my MRI and stayed seven hours there. Praise God at night my doctor friend texted me: “This is the report of the MRI and MRA of brain. Basically nothing major is going on. There is no evidence of aneurysm! Praise God.”
Friday morning I returned to the hospital to get my report. I bumped into my predecessor who encouraged me to serve more. I took half the day off but waited at home futilely for Jon to arrive in Hk because we mixed up the dates.
Day six was a trip to the chiropractor and I joined fellowship for dinner. Buddy asked me my plans to serve too. I said my three criteria are God’s calling, not for self interest and not to compete. Finally the the scarred left foot bottom was healed, so it’s been more than a month.
I was rather early to SS but I wasn’t in a rush. It was an emotional day as I shared my recovery and future service in class. Lunch was with rtcp and haircut followed to remember Doris for Monday, another month passing by.
October 23, 2018
Day two was a chaos with mtr rail down. There was little help with total paralysis in HK. I had to take a taxi and forgot my Chinese doctor appointment. It wasn’t that bad with no preaching ahead. A former coworker texted and said that a friend I prayed for many years had accepted Christ in his church in Vancouver after the family immigrated there. How amazing God works!
Wednesday was Chun Yeung public holiday. I had dim sum with Doris ‘ two sisters but had to go to the hospital after learning last night that Doris’ good friend Judy was dying from cancer. I joined her two other friends to visit her.
Day four was a special day. I had to reach Evangel by 7am for my MRI and stayed seven hours there. Praise God at night my doctor friend texted me: “This is the report of the MRI and MRA of brain. Basically nothing major is going on. There is no evidence of aneurysm! Praise God.”
Friday morning I returned to the hospital to get my report. I bumped into my predecessor who encouraged me to serve more. I took half the day off but waited at home futilely for Jon to arrive in Hk because we mixed up the dates.
Day six was a trip to the chiropractor and I joined fellowship for dinner. Buddy asked me my plans to serve too. I said my three criteria are God’s calling, not for self interest and not to compete. Finally the the scarred left foot bottom was healed, so it’s been more than a month.
I was rather early to SS but I wasn’t in a rush. It was an emotional day as I shared my recovery and future service in class. Lunch was with rtcp and haircut followed to remember Doris for Monday, another month passing by.
October 23, 2018
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Year 3.22
Year 3.22 was a tiring week. Monday was an extra half day of meeting for agm, but we did not accomplish much. Thankfully I had already bought flowers yesterday, knowing my schedule today. I still managed to see my chiropractor, who said I can see him less from now on due my improvement.
Day two was an appointment with a specialist to check my “bubble,” but buddy was hospitalized, so two stayed devotedly by me. At night six attended men’s fellowship study in Jeremiah 20. It’s been two months since my stroke that I have not written a thing on my own time.
On Wednesday we visited buddy who had intestinal infection instead of something worse. He treated us for lunch before we headed our own ways. At night I caught the midnight bus back to the island after the leaders meeting.
On Day four I had a chiropractor appointment before lunch with Paul Li an old friend of 25 years ago. We both agreed there is not much talent in the ministry pool. Praise God two publishers tell me in the last two days my book will be released by the end of the year, one on 職場 and one on the forty days from Lent to Easter.
There is no time to lose on Friday. My James 1 sermon is due on Sunday and there is much ground to cover. Besides I have a morning department meeting. I attended fellowship with relative but left early due the stuffy room.
On day six I had lunch with Ronald Chung another friend of twenty mores years from USA but deeper still. At night fellowship two songs deeply touched me as I remembered Doris:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3tNKXsR-H_E 奔跑不放棄
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nuK3oi7-YoM 你坐著為王
Sunday was long. Sunday school was followed by sermon, then agm and China talk and deacons meeting. Most attendees did not notice we have a plan but not a person in plan. I was glad two recovered to take the trip to BJ. My anxious prayers followed for the few weeks ahead.
October 16, 2018
Day two was an appointment with a specialist to check my “bubble,” but buddy was hospitalized, so two stayed devotedly by me. At night six attended men’s fellowship study in Jeremiah 20. It’s been two months since my stroke that I have not written a thing on my own time.
On Wednesday we visited buddy who had intestinal infection instead of something worse. He treated us for lunch before we headed our own ways. At night I caught the midnight bus back to the island after the leaders meeting.
On Day four I had a chiropractor appointment before lunch with Paul Li an old friend of 25 years ago. We both agreed there is not much talent in the ministry pool. Praise God two publishers tell me in the last two days my book will be released by the end of the year, one on 職場 and one on the forty days from Lent to Easter.
There is no time to lose on Friday. My James 1 sermon is due on Sunday and there is much ground to cover. Besides I have a morning department meeting. I attended fellowship with relative but left early due the stuffy room.
On day six I had lunch with Ronald Chung another friend of twenty mores years from USA but deeper still. At night fellowship two songs deeply touched me as I remembered Doris:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3tNKXsR-H_E 奔跑不放棄
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nuK3oi7-YoM 你坐著為王
Sunday was long. Sunday school was followed by sermon, then agm and China talk and deacons meeting. Most attendees did not notice we have a plan but not a person in plan. I was glad two recovered to take the trip to BJ. My anxious prayers followed for the few weeks ahead.
October 16, 2018
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Year 3.21
Year 3.21 was a big step in my recovery. Monday was national holiday but we had an outing, so it was good bonding time. After that I got flowers for Doris.
Day two was a night meeting with a man who lost his wife early August. It was really hard for him as he cried a few times but for me I have more experience dealing with loss now.
Wednesday was supposed to be my holiday with Jon in Thai but it was canceled because of my stroke. I thanked God for the reminder. I attended the leaders prayer meeting for a change, thinking of a Professor who had a heart attack.
Day four was a hectic day with interpretation for rtcp and a chiropractor appointment. Praise the Lord, all went well. It was good experience for us and we had a great diner at Dan Ryan’s with Desheng.
On Friday I went to the hospital to pick up my records, met with a contract coworker and then had lunch with Beijing friend. I gave 50 books to the rtcp conference.
Day six was a mess because I lost my keys and usb but I thank God next weeks sermon was left on my screen. Nevertheless I attended an unexpected funeral appointment, followed by lunch with Keith and Robert for new fellowship matters.
Sunday was Pth 15th anniversary at the same time I was preaching in the main hall. I had more energy that the last two times, almost back to full energy. Two bought lunch for me as I was hungry and spent by late lunch .At night we had a wonderful dinner and walk to the bus stop. I thank God for wonderful dinner company.
October 9, 2018
Day two was a night meeting with a man who lost his wife early August. It was really hard for him as he cried a few times but for me I have more experience dealing with loss now.
Wednesday was supposed to be my holiday with Jon in Thai but it was canceled because of my stroke. I thanked God for the reminder. I attended the leaders prayer meeting for a change, thinking of a Professor who had a heart attack.
Day four was a hectic day with interpretation for rtcp and a chiropractor appointment. Praise the Lord, all went well. It was good experience for us and we had a great diner at Dan Ryan’s with Desheng.
On Friday I went to the hospital to pick up my records, met with a contract coworker and then had lunch with Beijing friend. I gave 50 books to the rtcp conference.
Day six was a mess because I lost my keys and usb but I thank God next weeks sermon was left on my screen. Nevertheless I attended an unexpected funeral appointment, followed by lunch with Keith and Robert for new fellowship matters.
Sunday was Pth 15th anniversary at the same time I was preaching in the main hall. I had more energy that the last two times, almost back to full energy. Two bought lunch for me as I was hungry and spent by late lunch .At night we had a wonderful dinner and walk to the bus stop. I thank God for wonderful dinner company.
October 9, 2018
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Year 3.20
Year 3.20 went by so fast. On Monday I went to the embassy for inquiries but it was a rainy day. I had lunch with Doris’ sisters for mid autumn day, then went to the acupuncturist and joined Waylon and Albert for dinner at causeway bay.
Day two was day after the festival. We went to Tiffany for lunch because the porridge store was closed. It was great to order and devour the mixed steaks. Rest was much welcomed before I got together with Cheng, Kwan and son for dinner.
On Wednesday I met with old friend American Luke for early breakfast, followed by leaders meeting, so I did not get to do much. I had an acupuncturist appointment after and English fellowship for the night.
Day four had my work cut out for me. My sermon was three days away. I also had appointment with Chinese doctor but not the hand doctor who was in Taiwan. I went to ymt for peaches, one for buddy and us.
Friday was a long day with interpretation for my English sermon script. Relatives were not meeting me for dinner, so I decided to return home earlier for needed rest.
Day six allowed me enough time to finish my sermon. I focused at the task on hand. At night we headed to Tsuen Wan for church but the gala atmosphere was too much for us.
Sunday was my best left foot day as I walked briskly round the island in less than forty minutes. The day was busy as ever. After breakfast we headed to Sunday school, rested before I delivered the message that was well received. A said her back is so bad that a chiropractor said there’s nothing to be done, so I praise God I can pay for my treatment. At night I had dinner with my china sons. That made my day.
Oct 2, 2018
Day two was day after the festival. We went to Tiffany for lunch because the porridge store was closed. It was great to order and devour the mixed steaks. Rest was much welcomed before I got together with Cheng, Kwan and son for dinner.
On Wednesday I met with old friend American Luke for early breakfast, followed by leaders meeting, so I did not get to do much. I had an acupuncturist appointment after and English fellowship for the night.
Day four had my work cut out for me. My sermon was three days away. I also had appointment with Chinese doctor but not the hand doctor who was in Taiwan. I went to ymt for peaches, one for buddy and us.
Friday was a long day with interpretation for my English sermon script. Relatives were not meeting me for dinner, so I decided to return home earlier for needed rest.
Day six allowed me enough time to finish my sermon. I focused at the task on hand. At night we headed to Tsuen Wan for church but the gala atmosphere was too much for us.
Sunday was my best left foot day as I walked briskly round the island in less than forty minutes. The day was busy as ever. After breakfast we headed to Sunday school, rested before I delivered the message that was well received. A said her back is so bad that a chiropractor said there’s nothing to be done, so I praise God I can pay for my treatment. At night I had dinner with my china sons. That made my day.
Oct 2, 2018
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Year 3.18
Year 3.18 was the day after the typhoon, so I gave myself a treat at my favorite USA restaurant now in tst- Cheesecake Factory. After that I saw my chiropractor who gave me a good work out.
Day two was with my acupuncturist, which I did not care too much about. He will be away for one week, which means more breathing room. He charged a lot too.
Wednesday was back to an early appointment with my chiropractor who asked for two times a week treatment because of my poor health after the stroke. Language meeting was a quiet affair after a two hour deadlock last week in my absence.
Day four was lunch with a leader who had his own opinions and theories about succession. Later I had both acupuncture and hand treatment which was painful.
Friday was lunch with buddy’s leaders. After lunch I had an unexpected call from two USA friends who were in town. I got my hair cut from two for Doris’ monthly anniversary the next day. In return I got peaches from farmers market for all to enjoy together over the weekend.
Day six was Doris’ anniversary but I was glad I had two for company. After breakfast we had our last Greek class from the book. My student was in good form. At night fellowship we had the Romans introduction, which I was looking forward to. We had dinner at our favorite kf restaurant.
Sunday was week two of James after the typhoon came. It was a good Sunday school lesson. Dinner was chaozhou fare with two USA friends. We stopped by for coffee and to relax before dinner.
September 25, 2018
Day two was with my acupuncturist, which I did not care too much about. He will be away for one week, which means more breathing room. He charged a lot too.
Wednesday was back to an early appointment with my chiropractor who asked for two times a week treatment because of my poor health after the stroke. Language meeting was a quiet affair after a two hour deadlock last week in my absence.
Day four was lunch with a leader who had his own opinions and theories about succession. Later I had both acupuncture and hand treatment which was painful.
Friday was lunch with buddy’s leaders. After lunch I had an unexpected call from two USA friends who were in town. I got my hair cut from two for Doris’ monthly anniversary the next day. In return I got peaches from farmers market for all to enjoy together over the weekend.
Day six was Doris’ anniversary but I was glad I had two for company. After breakfast we had our last Greek class from the book. My student was in good form. At night fellowship we had the Romans introduction, which I was looking forward to. We had dinner at our favorite kf restaurant.
Sunday was week two of James after the typhoon came. It was a good Sunday school lesson. Dinner was chaozhou fare with two USA friends. We stopped by for coffee and to relax before dinner.
September 25, 2018
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Year 3.17
Year 3.17 was a rude nature shock. On Monday I was at a leaders retreat but the results are not to par. I went to get flowers for doris on way back. At the retreat I dreamed of getting a seminarian a box of precious moment cards but could not find the cards at bookstores. Buddy and I had dinner together.
Day two was good night men’s fellowship study of Dan 6. Seven attended, which was a lot. Shanghai son managed to translate the questions at the last minute. The acupuncturist was out of town so I could breathe easier.
Wednesday was a morning leader meeting that ended past 3pm. Buddy laughed that I was afforded space to sleep during meeting because of my poor health. I received news to meet the hospital neurological department on October 24. An administrator and I had a good cry because his wife just passed away from breast cancer.
Day four was noon work so I traveled in vain to TST to buy precious moments card from my dream. Evening was hand treatment. I found out my left side back spine was more painful that I thought.
Friday was the memorial service for an administrators wife. It was sad because she had watched Doris’ cancer from a distance. After the service I picked up a mattress cover Doris’ sisters made for me.
Day six was preparation for the typhoon. I was glad Son two was around with me just in case I need help. More food were bought. At night we attended worship, where buddy preached a good sermon for us before the storm arrived the next day. Kwan family was there and we had dinner together.
The typhoon day was a shock. My ac unit was seeping water, so were two room windows. Worship services were canceled, but I enjoyed Sally’s putonghua sermon. I had good company, so the day went better than I thought. I enjoyed making breakfast for a change. Despite the typhoon I had a most blessed week.
September 18, 2018
Day two was good night men’s fellowship study of Dan 6. Seven attended, which was a lot. Shanghai son managed to translate the questions at the last minute. The acupuncturist was out of town so I could breathe easier.
Wednesday was a morning leader meeting that ended past 3pm. Buddy laughed that I was afforded space to sleep during meeting because of my poor health. I received news to meet the hospital neurological department on October 24. An administrator and I had a good cry because his wife just passed away from breast cancer.
Day four was noon work so I traveled in vain to TST to buy precious moments card from my dream. Evening was hand treatment. I found out my left side back spine was more painful that I thought.
Friday was the memorial service for an administrators wife. It was sad because she had watched Doris’ cancer from a distance. After the service I picked up a mattress cover Doris’ sisters made for me.
Day six was preparation for the typhoon. I was glad Son two was around with me just in case I need help. More food were bought. At night we attended worship, where buddy preached a good sermon for us before the storm arrived the next day. Kwan family was there and we had dinner together.
The typhoon day was a shock. My ac unit was seeping water, so were two room windows. Worship services were canceled, but I enjoyed Sally’s putonghua sermon. I had good company, so the day went better than I thought. I enjoyed making breakfast for a change. Despite the typhoon I had a most blessed week.
September 18, 2018
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Year 3.16
Year 3.16 was a lot of physical suffering. Monday was the first day without my China sons staying with me since my stroke. They were very sweet and I missed them, sc was on holiday. It was ok now that I am back on my feet but my voice was still as before.
Day two was appointment with a Chinese doctor who burned my left foot skin with his apparatus, which made my walking a problem. It was very bad, close to unprofessional. The department had lunch with a former coworker.
On Wednesday I joined the day leaders for lunch with buddy but I had to limit my involvement because night leaders had a meeting too, which ended in an alarming 1 am, debating to the new scheme at hand. Thankfully we were allowed to leave two hours before at least. A deacon commented that my voice was a cold not a stroke, so it gave me hope. Mok sisters did a great cleaning job for me while I was at work. I got chiropractor treatment in the afternoon.
Day four was a morning at the hospital, where i received a shock that I have a bubble or aneurysm in my head. The doctor said I should not go overseas without treatment, which is three weeks away at least just for the doctor’s appointment. I hag gained 1.1 kgs now to 72kgs. had lunch with buddy and a coworker who was with me on his birthday because my three China sons were away. At noon I had acupuncture and hand massage.
Friday was dinner with Faith who praised two for loving and dutiful. I couldn’t agree more. I joined couples fellowship just to say Hi to those who were worried about my health.
Day six was whole department meeting and five of us had lunch with our deacon and division cochair. I tutored two a bit on language and got ready for dinner with another deacon.
Sunday was English sermon and I gave it my best voice and it turned out well. Then the leaders went to breakthrough for a retreat. The issues were as thick as ever but the chemistry was not there. Sz gave me the warmest surprise by bringing my vest to me, such an astonishing act to me, which is very much like me. We had late night dessert and buddy said I slept once I hit the bed.
September 11, 2018
Day two was appointment with a Chinese doctor who burned my left foot skin with his apparatus, which made my walking a problem. It was very bad, close to unprofessional. The department had lunch with a former coworker.
On Wednesday I joined the day leaders for lunch with buddy but I had to limit my involvement because night leaders had a meeting too, which ended in an alarming 1 am, debating to the new scheme at hand. Thankfully we were allowed to leave two hours before at least. A deacon commented that my voice was a cold not a stroke, so it gave me hope. Mok sisters did a great cleaning job for me while I was at work. I got chiropractor treatment in the afternoon.
Day four was a morning at the hospital, where i received a shock that I have a bubble or aneurysm in my head. The doctor said I should not go overseas without treatment, which is three weeks away at least just for the doctor’s appointment. I hag gained 1.1 kgs now to 72kgs. had lunch with buddy and a coworker who was with me on his birthday because my three China sons were away. At noon I had acupuncture and hand massage.
Friday was dinner with Faith who praised two for loving and dutiful. I couldn’t agree more. I joined couples fellowship just to say Hi to those who were worried about my health.
Day six was whole department meeting and five of us had lunch with our deacon and division cochair. I tutored two a bit on language and got ready for dinner with another deacon.
Sunday was English sermon and I gave it my best voice and it turned out well. Then the leaders went to breakthrough for a retreat. The issues were as thick as ever but the chemistry was not there. Sz gave me the warmest surprise by bringing my vest to me, such an astonishing act to me, which is very much like me. We had late night dessert and buddy said I slept once I hit the bed.
September 11, 2018
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Year 3.15
Week 3.15 was a blessed week. On Monday I had time to bond with my sd, sh and sz sons. This is the second time my sd son Zac’s been to Hong Kong. I took them to Tung Chung for coffee, followed by buffet. They all loved it. Sh has to go to Shenzhen to renew his visa after lunch. I decided to eat at home, buying a fish to steam and making a soup. Sz son left nothing at the table.
Day two was back to work and see my acupuncturist. My two boys and I had breakfast at the club house before I led my last preaching class. Sd and sc joined coworkers for lunch, where Jim shockingly said to me in front of all, If you die, you won’t get to use it (money). To which I said, We’ll see whose high blood pressure is higher when succession comes next year. All my three boys were at the hospital with me when the doctor delivered the news that I will have to cancel my next week’s training overseas. For dinner we went to Pepper Steak, my first time.
On Wednesday I was left with Zac and I took him to delifrance for breakfast because of the yum cha crowd. Jay took him to lunch because too much time by himself at the library was not good for him. At night I took Zac to Mak noodles and Oz milk company plus dessert, a HK experience for him. It was valuable bonding time as he also massaged my head, took my readings and made medicine for me. I also joined my language meeting since hospital discharge.
On Thursday i managed to take Zac to yum cha. He loved it so much. We had a late lunch after I took him to farmers market. I had to juggle acupuncturist and supervisor meeting before my hand treatment. I managed to sneak in sermon preparation time.
Friday morning was surprisingly a normal day without acupuncturist or chiropractor. I had much to catch up with sermon next week. I was glad sc was returning and we took Zac to Yata for dinner. My two sons did their best at night to massage my stroke affected right leg.
Saturday morning was papa’s turn to cook breakfast for them and they loved it so much with English tea, poached eggs, fusion bread, farmers market avocado and other fruits. I passed. At noon I gave sz some language tutoring. Evening was fellowship and late dinner at Mun Wah. At night during head massage Zac asked if he could call me papa, i said of course.
Sunday was same breakfast again with smaller portions due the rushed time but the boys seemed hungry. I attended language worship and English worship but returned home to rest before we had a family reunion of some sort before Zac returned to sd. I bought all a vest. It was a fulfilling night for me in all my pride.
September 4, 2018
Day two was back to work and see my acupuncturist. My two boys and I had breakfast at the club house before I led my last preaching class. Sd and sc joined coworkers for lunch, where Jim shockingly said to me in front of all, If you die, you won’t get to use it (money). To which I said, We’ll see whose high blood pressure is higher when succession comes next year. All my three boys were at the hospital with me when the doctor delivered the news that I will have to cancel my next week’s training overseas. For dinner we went to Pepper Steak, my first time.
On Wednesday I was left with Zac and I took him to delifrance for breakfast because of the yum cha crowd. Jay took him to lunch because too much time by himself at the library was not good for him. At night I took Zac to Mak noodles and Oz milk company plus dessert, a HK experience for him. It was valuable bonding time as he also massaged my head, took my readings and made medicine for me. I also joined my language meeting since hospital discharge.
On Thursday i managed to take Zac to yum cha. He loved it so much. We had a late lunch after I took him to farmers market. I had to juggle acupuncturist and supervisor meeting before my hand treatment. I managed to sneak in sermon preparation time.
Friday morning was surprisingly a normal day without acupuncturist or chiropractor. I had much to catch up with sermon next week. I was glad sc was returning and we took Zac to Yata for dinner. My two sons did their best at night to massage my stroke affected right leg.
Saturday morning was papa’s turn to cook breakfast for them and they loved it so much with English tea, poached eggs, fusion bread, farmers market avocado and other fruits. I passed. At noon I gave sz some language tutoring. Evening was fellowship and late dinner at Mun Wah. At night during head massage Zac asked if he could call me papa, i said of course.
Sunday was same breakfast again with smaller portions due the rushed time but the boys seemed hungry. I attended language worship and English worship but returned home to rest before we had a family reunion of some sort before Zac returned to sd. I bought all a vest. It was a fulfilling night for me in all my pride.
September 4, 2018
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Year 3.14
Year 3.14 was a test. I visited an acupuncturist in a nearby mall when a friend recommended acupuncturist was not available. It seems I had to get started. At night one invited us to dumpling dinner but I wanted to leave by eight for my prayer walk.
Day two was supposedly last preaching class for interns and they got their interns’ full. USA Karl came by to find out how I was doing but time was short for me. Hope he can return for ministry. At night Tiny and neighbor had a big dinner prepared for us two. Buddy P surprised me with a haircut for the next day and also joined us for dinner.
On Wednesday I was late at leaders meeting with notification, which the rest did wonders for me. I had to cancel my China training classes,which I did previously. My body was battered when I made the decision to skip teaching. At night we had Vietnamese dinner with some and in law at KF where I introduced two and asked how to handle Chicago application.
Day four was no good because I had two appointments, one with new acupuncturist and another for hand treatment. The only good thing I was looking forward to was walking brisker in my night prayer walk. I had not started on any writing since the August 9 stroke.
On Friday I continued at my pace of which I am no slouch. I skipped dinner with relatives. At night Canadian Holy invited me and neighbor for dinner. His children are oh so grown now.
Day six I woke up asking who was the preacher tomorrow. I had canceled last week for another to show up. I had to work on it quick even though it was not new material. By four I could breathe a sigh of relief. It was the most narrow escape ever. We even had a short snack.
On Sunday morning xinyu a students son traveled 24 hours to see me. I was touched by their gesture though I did not consider myself in such a state. My pressure was acting up so I rested. I cried when the songs came because an admin staff members spouse passed away from breast cancer. Youth kindly got hbp meds ready. The sermon went well, but I was dead after lunch with USA friends. I was very much alive after my rest and got home for exercise while waiting for the youth to arrive for dinner. The rest of the night was fun with beef for dinner. They even helped me take out bad material stuffing from my sofa.
August 28, 2018
Day two was supposedly last preaching class for interns and they got their interns’ full. USA Karl came by to find out how I was doing but time was short for me. Hope he can return for ministry. At night Tiny and neighbor had a big dinner prepared for us two. Buddy P surprised me with a haircut for the next day and also joined us for dinner.
On Wednesday I was late at leaders meeting with notification, which the rest did wonders for me. I had to cancel my China training classes,which I did previously. My body was battered when I made the decision to skip teaching. At night we had Vietnamese dinner with some and in law at KF where I introduced two and asked how to handle Chicago application.
Day four was no good because I had two appointments, one with new acupuncturist and another for hand treatment. The only good thing I was looking forward to was walking brisker in my night prayer walk. I had not started on any writing since the August 9 stroke.
On Friday I continued at my pace of which I am no slouch. I skipped dinner with relatives. At night Canadian Holy invited me and neighbor for dinner. His children are oh so grown now.
Day six I woke up asking who was the preacher tomorrow. I had canceled last week for another to show up. I had to work on it quick even though it was not new material. By four I could breathe a sigh of relief. It was the most narrow escape ever. We even had a short snack.
On Sunday morning xinyu a students son traveled 24 hours to see me. I was touched by their gesture though I did not consider myself in such a state. My pressure was acting up so I rested. I cried when the songs came because an admin staff members spouse passed away from breast cancer. Youth kindly got hbp meds ready. The sermon went well, but I was dead after lunch with USA friends. I was very much alive after my rest and got home for exercise while waiting for the youth to arrive for dinner. The rest of the night was fun with beef for dinner. They even helped me take out bad material stuffing from my sofa.
August 28, 2018
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Year 3.13
Year 3.13 was a happy one as I got discharged. Monday was another restless day at the hospital as the male nurse Phil told me I won’t be released for another day. Yes I was happy because I was allowed to go the bathroom after two and a half days of bed confinement. Peter, Jim, Percy and Fuji came by, plus Xiu yun and Xiao Bei.
Day two was my birthday dinner but I was waiting for final news if I could be released. Kudos to the staff who let me go, changing their minds after lunch. Two helped me get home and then we got ready for my birthday dinner with family and friends two days before the real one. It was one of my happiest day ever.
Wednesday was leaders meeting but I passed. James took me out for tea but it’s not like I could avoid his persistence, plus fruits. I did not attend language meeting either because the doctor gave me a day off.
Day four was my birthday proper. I forgotten pretty much what I did because I did not want to exert myself too much. Anyway nothing could beat my dinner guests with newbies Bon, Amy and Jack, plus Peter and wife direct from USA. I did however had a quiet moko lunch and a social place dinner with a dutiful student who kept a loving and watchful eye on me.
Friday was a slow day. We went to Tung Chung to remember coffee days with Doris and had wonderful Taiwanese dinner Tai fung at tst. It was supposed to me my day two in Singapore, so that’s how I spent it.
Saturday was lunch with my buddy Cheng after ribbing him for failing to take me to goose dinner強記 before I die. We went to Npac and was thankful that Gordon was the speaker. We also managed to eat at an Italian restaurant Dorus and I ate before.
Sunday was back to work but I close my eyes to conserve strength. It was followed by baptism at church and dinner with eight youth at my place. I’m grateful they helped me to clean the place up.
August 21, 2018
Day two was my birthday dinner but I was waiting for final news if I could be released. Kudos to the staff who let me go, changing their minds after lunch. Two helped me get home and then we got ready for my birthday dinner with family and friends two days before the real one. It was one of my happiest day ever.
Wednesday was leaders meeting but I passed. James took me out for tea but it’s not like I could avoid his persistence, plus fruits. I did not attend language meeting either because the doctor gave me a day off.
Day four was my birthday proper. I forgotten pretty much what I did because I did not want to exert myself too much. Anyway nothing could beat my dinner guests with newbies Bon, Amy and Jack, plus Peter and wife direct from USA. I did however had a quiet moko lunch and a social place dinner with a dutiful student who kept a loving and watchful eye on me.
Friday was a slow day. We went to Tung Chung to remember coffee days with Doris and had wonderful Taiwanese dinner Tai fung at tst. It was supposed to me my day two in Singapore, so that’s how I spent it.
Saturday was lunch with my buddy Cheng after ribbing him for failing to take me to goose dinner強記 before I die. We went to Npac and was thankful that Gordon was the speaker. We also managed to eat at an Italian restaurant Dorus and I ate before.
Sunday was back to work but I close my eyes to conserve strength. It was followed by baptism at church and dinner with eight youth at my place. I’m grateful they helped me to clean the place up.
August 21, 2018
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Year 3.12
Year 3.12 was a health hazard to me. On Monday I spent Morning at revival meeting. I gave Doris’ two books to David. I was hard at work on Old Testament grammar. I prayed with my buddies that night, for one it’s been tough.
Day two was preaching class and coworkers meeting, plus working hard on my James 1 sermon. At night was up to exodus for grammar Bible. I am more surer what to do with Hebrew “which” by now.
Wednesday was a shorter leaders meeting, so that we can have lunch together. I put my final touches to Icc report for tomorrow night. Wednesday I finished Leviticus for grammar Bible.
Day four was disastrous. The meeting started earlier so I did not get rest. I left more than halfway bye after my presentation but it was past 11pm when I got home. At night I was dizzy so I climbed onto bed.
On Friday I woke up and fell automatically from my toilet seat. I got a neighbor Alan to take me to a doctor who said I have vertigo. Tom, Cheng and Pak was with me the rest of the noon. I slept early.
Day six my coworkers urged me To go emergency on a rainy day. Tom, Roy, Pak and Fung were around. The reports said I have minor stroke on left side. Sos and USA arrived Peter Chung came last minute. I had nothing to eat or drink for the day in hospital. I was glad so I did not have to pee being confined. A lot of friends visited including Edward And Nelson, Tom, at noon and Kwan, Amy, Jack, Raymond, Fung,Pth Indons, Sinta, Marion. Peter from kunming and Jack from China mission too. Very touching to have such friends but missed some who never came. The bed was messy.
On Sunday I had more visitors to comfort me.Thanks for the visit from grace, Jeffrey, dr Kwan, Pth Amy and Peter Chung twice now. I did not aim well with my or table toilet when I was confined to my bed with no food or drink the second day running, so no restroom as well. I recalled Doris who suffered same for two weeks.
August 14, 2018
Day two was preaching class and coworkers meeting, plus working hard on my James 1 sermon. At night was up to exodus for grammar Bible. I am more surer what to do with Hebrew “which” by now.
Wednesday was a shorter leaders meeting, so that we can have lunch together. I put my final touches to Icc report for tomorrow night. Wednesday I finished Leviticus for grammar Bible.
Day four was disastrous. The meeting started earlier so I did not get rest. I left more than halfway bye after my presentation but it was past 11pm when I got home. At night I was dizzy so I climbed onto bed.
On Friday I woke up and fell automatically from my toilet seat. I got a neighbor Alan to take me to a doctor who said I have vertigo. Tom, Cheng and Pak was with me the rest of the noon. I slept early.
Day six my coworkers urged me To go emergency on a rainy day. Tom, Roy, Pak and Fung were around. The reports said I have minor stroke on left side. Sos and USA arrived Peter Chung came last minute. I had nothing to eat or drink for the day in hospital. I was glad so I did not have to pee being confined. A lot of friends visited including Edward And Nelson, Tom, at noon and Kwan, Amy, Jack, Raymond, Fung,Pth Indons, Sinta, Marion. Peter from kunming and Jack from China mission too. Very touching to have such friends but missed some who never came. The bed was messy.
On Sunday I had more visitors to comfort me.Thanks for the visit from grace, Jeffrey, dr Kwan, Pth Amy and Peter Chung twice now. I did not aim well with my or table toilet when I was confined to my bed with no food or drink the second day running, so no restroom as well. I recalled Doris who suffered same for two weeks.
August 14, 2018
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Year 3.11
Year 3.11 was a sick week. I went to an early lunch with a member who wants to enrol in seminary to be a tent maker missionary. The first class is Greek so he adopted me as backup teacher, not that I have much choice. The rest of the day was a quiet rest before I returned home for dinner.
Day two lunch was with interns. It was a quiet day in another way because it is a week off for coworkers meeting, so I spent noon teaching two language before seminary begins. I had to double up on Gal 6 for Sunday sermon and skipped mra which I heard was unpleasant. Today was anniversary dinner so i ate at passion with a friend to remember Doris my love.
Wednesday prayer morning I heard was distressing. I have too much on my hands and my third point had yet to round into shape. Buddy attended for the first time and it was as much a shock to him as it was my first time in January, which I have not attended since.
Day four was more work on the same passage but not much progress. After work was hand treatment at night. Two recorded the first ten Hebrew words with vety good pronunciation all the way, I am way proud.
On Friday I finally wrapped up the sermon satisfactorily even though the conclusion is undone. Night fellowship was canceled due revival meetings. I discovered bumps on my head and realized I was sick with sneezing in the morning as symptoms.
Day six was morning schedule for a change due revival meeting. Lunch was with a prospect but the gap is still huge, so I felt it was a waste of time. I left after work for night prayer walk. In a dream this week I was a lowly number 400 in seniority.
Sunday breakfast was with language committee. It was a rewarding sermon time. English worship celebrated two coworkers birthday. Lunch was with an English prospect but there is still a big gap to close. At night we went to TWW for dinner and dessert before we called it a day.
August 7, 2018
Day two lunch was with interns. It was a quiet day in another way because it is a week off for coworkers meeting, so I spent noon teaching two language before seminary begins. I had to double up on Gal 6 for Sunday sermon and skipped mra which I heard was unpleasant. Today was anniversary dinner so i ate at passion with a friend to remember Doris my love.
Wednesday prayer morning I heard was distressing. I have too much on my hands and my third point had yet to round into shape. Buddy attended for the first time and it was as much a shock to him as it was my first time in January, which I have not attended since.
Day four was more work on the same passage but not much progress. After work was hand treatment at night. Two recorded the first ten Hebrew words with vety good pronunciation all the way, I am way proud.
On Friday I finally wrapped up the sermon satisfactorily even though the conclusion is undone. Night fellowship was canceled due revival meetings. I discovered bumps on my head and realized I was sick with sneezing in the morning as symptoms.
Day six was morning schedule for a change due revival meeting. Lunch was with a prospect but the gap is still huge, so I felt it was a waste of time. I left after work for night prayer walk. In a dream this week I was a lowly number 400 in seniority.
Sunday breakfast was with language committee. It was a rewarding sermon time. English worship celebrated two coworkers birthday. Lunch was with an English prospect but there is still a big gap to close. At night we went to TWW for dinner and dessert before we called it a day.
August 7, 2018
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Year 3.10
Year 3.10 is a big shocker. On Monday I was supposed to visit an Indonesian senior but I had to intervene between two feuding brothers who have not met for eight years. The older one is smart but the younger is sentimental so I empathized with latter. The worse is their mom was already in coma but I was glad they could agree on a solution after two hours deadlock.
Day two was preaching class which is on the right track. Two could not get out of bed. My two coworkers and I brainstormed a plan to get an intern in because we ran out of one this year and there are holes to fill in choir and sz work.
Wednesday leaders meeting started early to discuss declining attendance but the end was a shocker. One shoe fitted but one big shoe dropped and my headache spinned until Some said it may not be bad 唔一定係唔好. I spent some time sighing away.
Day four was a dream of giving Doris’ old boyfriend her phone, if that would make her happy. Lunch was with an old hand who gave input but nothing was solved. Dinner with neighbors was a good break to get my mind off things. I bought a cake to celebrate my upcoming anniversary with Doris.
Friday fellowship was family gathering so I joined relatives group. My new fellowship leader has agreed to do James for our next prestudy. I returned home for prayer walk, a luxury for the last few days.
Day six lunch was with two, after which it took him three hours to submit his visa before returning to have dinner with me. My coworker asked two to join us for dinner and gave a proposal. I trust my coworker much as we could use a person with music background and an intern.
Sunday was Macdonald breakfast for two. I prayed for an English couple both with pain related problems especially the latter who had a crash. At night one and mom came for dinner. Twos mom accepted Christ. We had prayer and sang 親眼看見你 with two playing his first song.
July 31, 2018
Day two was preaching class which is on the right track. Two could not get out of bed. My two coworkers and I brainstormed a plan to get an intern in because we ran out of one this year and there are holes to fill in choir and sz work.
Wednesday leaders meeting started early to discuss declining attendance but the end was a shocker. One shoe fitted but one big shoe dropped and my headache spinned until Some said it may not be bad 唔一定係唔好. I spent some time sighing away.
Day four was a dream of giving Doris’ old boyfriend her phone, if that would make her happy. Lunch was with an old hand who gave input but nothing was solved. Dinner with neighbors was a good break to get my mind off things. I bought a cake to celebrate my upcoming anniversary with Doris.
Friday fellowship was family gathering so I joined relatives group. My new fellowship leader has agreed to do James for our next prestudy. I returned home for prayer walk, a luxury for the last few days.
Day six lunch was with two, after which it took him three hours to submit his visa before returning to have dinner with me. My coworker asked two to join us for dinner and gave a proposal. I trust my coworker much as we could use a person with music background and an intern.
Sunday was Macdonald breakfast for two. I prayed for an English couple both with pain related problems especially the latter who had a crash. At night one and mom came for dinner. Twos mom accepted Christ. We had prayer and sang 親眼看見你 with two playing his first song.
July 31, 2018
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Year 3.9
Year 3.9 ended with two Js return. On Monday I had lunch locally because my chiropractor session was canceled. Nevertheless I had drinks with buddy and neighbor. I met with Gao over dinner.He was ready for seminary trading but there was a lack of mandarin schools.
Day two was preaching class in the morning followed by preaching discussion after coworkers meeting. After the meeting I bumped into Some and told him wheels are falling off. Some promptly asked me to call for youth drinks. The person was not available. At night I wrote to worker two to calm things down.
On Wednesday I got Some last minute call for lunch to smooth things out and we heard how frustrating and helpless things are. Language meeting meanwhile was calm. Personnel issues were presented to our group out of the blue. Night leaders meeting ended at midnight so I slept at one.
Day 4 was disastrous. I hurt my back as my hand treatment was about to start, so I ended up being treated for my back rather. I blame it on previous night meeting. I could not do prayer walk or sit comfortably, so I slept earlier.
On Friday I had lots of visitors. A USA friend shared with me about his Israel trip. At night I treated the shandong boys to dinner. The father was a former student and they were in Hk for the first time. My relatives did not attend fellowship so I left early because it had been a full day for me.
Day six I shopped for a skillet for One. At noon I led prestudy for buddy and then joined seniors shortly before I joined my boys for dinner. One was back from camp and another from bj. Two helped me carry skillet to One’s place. Two gave me a big hug upon seeing me knowing how long he’s gone and the headaches he experienced. One sweetly offered to cut my hair before Doris’ day tomorrow.
Sunday was two years two months without Doris. I still miss my Doris and her memories are still alive inside me. My worship was interrupted by a request to visit a dying friend at the hospital, which was arranged for tomorrow. Seafood dinner was with usual youth but included shandong brothers. All left after prayer by 1030.
July 24, 2018
Day two was preaching class in the morning followed by preaching discussion after coworkers meeting. After the meeting I bumped into Some and told him wheels are falling off. Some promptly asked me to call for youth drinks. The person was not available. At night I wrote to worker two to calm things down.
On Wednesday I got Some last minute call for lunch to smooth things out and we heard how frustrating and helpless things are. Language meeting meanwhile was calm. Personnel issues were presented to our group out of the blue. Night leaders meeting ended at midnight so I slept at one.
Day 4 was disastrous. I hurt my back as my hand treatment was about to start, so I ended up being treated for my back rather. I blame it on previous night meeting. I could not do prayer walk or sit comfortably, so I slept earlier.
On Friday I had lots of visitors. A USA friend shared with me about his Israel trip. At night I treated the shandong boys to dinner. The father was a former student and they were in Hk for the first time. My relatives did not attend fellowship so I left early because it had been a full day for me.
Day six I shopped for a skillet for One. At noon I led prestudy for buddy and then joined seniors shortly before I joined my boys for dinner. One was back from camp and another from bj. Two helped me carry skillet to One’s place. Two gave me a big hug upon seeing me knowing how long he’s gone and the headaches he experienced. One sweetly offered to cut my hair before Doris’ day tomorrow.
Sunday was two years two months without Doris. I still miss my Doris and her memories are still alive inside me. My worship was interrupted by a request to visit a dying friend at the hospital, which was arranged for tomorrow. Seafood dinner was with usual youth but included shandong brothers. All left after prayer by 1030.
July 24, 2018
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Year 3.8
Year 3.8 was a dream week. On Monday I kicked off with an opposing viewpoint leader who wanted to know how to decode coworkers’ thinking and direction, of which I tried to patiently explain to him. Overall the lunch went well. After lunch I went to see my chiro and for the first time the swelling in my arm went down after treatment. Praise God for it has been months of worry.
Day 2’s first summer preaching class started off well with seven students but it ended earlier at 11am. I noticed a coworker X was absent but it turned out he was working on his Sunday sermon. Night men’s fellowship was rescheduled till after summer.
Wednesday morning was core meeting that did not end till 330pm, so I skipped language meeting. There were a lot of issues to be discussed but it occupied a lot of my time. We need new blood for sure. At night I attended English fellowship in my coworker’s absence.
Day 4 I woke to a dream of Doris who was really mad at me for something wrong I did without recollection. I said, Wouldn’t I undo it if I could turn back the clock of time? She dashed outside but a ray of light enveloped her at night. It was so beautiful she cried, O my God. She had peace. I had friends from the old country to visit me at lunch. There was much to catch up with my former church especially on two friends who passed away. I had to finish up my Timothy survey for Sunday school, which I feel is a gem.
Friday morning was another dream of Doris. Despite her weakened condition, she decided to go eat at Tai Ko instead of moping at home. I suggested we pick up her sister to join us. The day was weird. I had diarrhea two week in a row. Doris’ sister did not come to fellowship, so I had big chicken dinner with B2. I was relieved BJ student survived his first week of Greek despite a lingering headache.
Day 6 was department meeting but we had earlier lunch with division cochair for coworkers to share about their work. Night was bible study. I was thankful to have the time for a few nights of prayer walk.
Sunday was last 2 Timothy class. I truly like this dedicated group but I was late for class two weeks in a row, forgetting my keys after the bus departed. I also met my new fellowship leader for lunch. At night I survived World Cup madness by resting late noon.
July 17, 2018
Day 2’s first summer preaching class started off well with seven students but it ended earlier at 11am. I noticed a coworker X was absent but it turned out he was working on his Sunday sermon. Night men’s fellowship was rescheduled till after summer.
Wednesday morning was core meeting that did not end till 330pm, so I skipped language meeting. There were a lot of issues to be discussed but it occupied a lot of my time. We need new blood for sure. At night I attended English fellowship in my coworker’s absence.
Day 4 I woke to a dream of Doris who was really mad at me for something wrong I did without recollection. I said, Wouldn’t I undo it if I could turn back the clock of time? She dashed outside but a ray of light enveloped her at night. It was so beautiful she cried, O my God. She had peace. I had friends from the old country to visit me at lunch. There was much to catch up with my former church especially on two friends who passed away. I had to finish up my Timothy survey for Sunday school, which I feel is a gem.
Friday morning was another dream of Doris. Despite her weakened condition, she decided to go eat at Tai Ko instead of moping at home. I suggested we pick up her sister to join us. The day was weird. I had diarrhea two week in a row. Doris’ sister did not come to fellowship, so I had big chicken dinner with B2. I was relieved BJ student survived his first week of Greek despite a lingering headache.
Day 6 was department meeting but we had earlier lunch with division cochair for coworkers to share about their work. Night was bible study. I was thankful to have the time for a few nights of prayer walk.
Sunday was last 2 Timothy class. I truly like this dedicated group but I was late for class two weeks in a row, forgetting my keys after the bus departed. I also met my new fellowship leader for lunch. At night I survived World Cup madness by resting late noon.
July 17, 2018
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Year 3.7
Year 3.7 was a simmering week. Monday was a holiday, so I had breakfast with Doris’ sisters and youth. At noon I bought lilies and rested for one and a half hours before I decided night to go to the Mui’s for World Cup, Brazil versus Mexico. I reached home 1 pm on a tiring night.
Day 2 The lack of sleep caught up with me but I had to lead prayer meeting with my coworker R. The drama after lunch made everyone grouchy and touchy. Nevertheless I paid for drinks to celebrate buddy’s appointment to leadership.
On Wednesday I did not attend leaders meeting because I was running out of work time because I had to attend another prayer meeting after lunch. The language tensions did not let up. Buddy left for ten days vacation.
Day 4 I had coffee with a neighbor who is planning to interview for a job in Canada. A coworker told the sad news of her husband’s suspected nose cancer. After work I had foot treatment. I had prayer walk at night.
On Friday I had lunch with a lay leader R who was concerned for coworkers. Later I had such a headache with a disgruntled decision leader bent on reversal action. At night I had dinner with To and attended couples fellowship. My helpers came to watch World Cup with me.
Day 6 Adter a short club breakfast sz left. It was a sad day to lay to rest a coworker’s father. After that I celebrated youth Jeff’s birthday, followed by taking over buddy’s prestudy class. Night fellowship was big group where I heard a good testimony and left.
Sunday school was into second last week with overview next week left. Overall it was a most satisfying study. I attended English worship and then prayer meeting. At night I had some quiet time by myself.
July 10, 2018
Day 2 The lack of sleep caught up with me but I had to lead prayer meeting with my coworker R. The drama after lunch made everyone grouchy and touchy. Nevertheless I paid for drinks to celebrate buddy’s appointment to leadership.
On Wednesday I did not attend leaders meeting because I was running out of work time because I had to attend another prayer meeting after lunch. The language tensions did not let up. Buddy left for ten days vacation.
Day 4 I had coffee with a neighbor who is planning to interview for a job in Canada. A coworker told the sad news of her husband’s suspected nose cancer. After work I had foot treatment. I had prayer walk at night.
On Friday I had lunch with a lay leader R who was concerned for coworkers. Later I had such a headache with a disgruntled decision leader bent on reversal action. At night I had dinner with To and attended couples fellowship. My helpers came to watch World Cup with me.
Day 6 Adter a short club breakfast sz left. It was a sad day to lay to rest a coworker’s father. After that I celebrated youth Jeff’s birthday, followed by taking over buddy’s prestudy class. Night fellowship was big group where I heard a good testimony and left.
Sunday school was into second last week with overview next week left. Overall it was a most satisfying study. I attended English worship and then prayer meeting. At night I had some quiet time by myself.
July 10, 2018
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Year 3.6
Year 3.6 was fast and furious. Twelve coworkers send our good friend Alan off at airport for his next challenge of ministering in Kingston, Canada. Many of us were very fond and proud of him, me too. Later I had a good chiro hour. At night four Pth interns graduated from ABS.
Day 2 was boisterous. Buddy took coworkers out for tea to celebrate his election into EC at 345 pm with an aided public announcement from the pastor. The atmosphere was so positive.
Wednesday was decision day turned awry for candidate. It will be felt for a long time. I dreamed 167 to 100 of passing. Leaders meeting had their input. Language meeting followed but I was so tired.
Day 4 lunch was with an editor. Book is set for December release. There was no time to waste because I had to work on my Sunday sermon. Meanwhile yesterday’s news reverberated. At evening I had foot treatment; everything is falling apart. This time he worked on my cold feet.
Friday fellowship was canceled due fifth Friday, which was a good thing because I had to attend a night memorial service. After the service we had dinner together. A coworker spouse asked me if I think of Doris at the same funeral home. Not much because it’s not same room but there were memories building.
Day 6 I finally activated my fruit phone for regular use after finding out there’s no way I could retrieve WhatsApp messages from my old phone. had to preach at night, when I received a very unfavorable feedback.
Sunday I preached the same sermon but the comments were very favorable. I had dinner with my English counterpart and a seminary student at TWW. The food and fellowship were great. I bought two pillows and a frying pan with hands to help me carry pan and pillows home.
July 3, 2018
Day 2 was boisterous. Buddy took coworkers out for tea to celebrate his election into EC at 345 pm with an aided public announcement from the pastor. The atmosphere was so positive.
Wednesday was decision day turned awry for candidate. It will be felt for a long time. I dreamed 167 to 100 of passing. Leaders meeting had their input. Language meeting followed but I was so tired.
Day 4 lunch was with an editor. Book is set for December release. There was no time to waste because I had to work on my Sunday sermon. Meanwhile yesterday’s news reverberated. At evening I had foot treatment; everything is falling apart. This time he worked on my cold feet.
Friday fellowship was canceled due fifth Friday, which was a good thing because I had to attend a night memorial service. After the service we had dinner together. A coworker spouse asked me if I think of Doris at the same funeral home. Not much because it’s not same room but there were memories building.
Day 6 I finally activated my fruit phone for regular use after finding out there’s no way I could retrieve WhatsApp messages from my old phone. had to preach at night, when I received a very unfavorable feedback.
Sunday I preached the same sermon but the comments were very favorable. I had dinner with my English counterpart and a seminary student at TWW. The food and fellowship were great. I bought two pillows and a frying pan with hands to help me carry pan and pillows home.
July 3, 2018
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Year 3.5
Year 3.5 covered the 25th month without Doris. On public holiday Monday I went with the youth to university for lunch, then to Yuen Long for famous grass jelly dessert, eventually gathering the group for dinner at my place and watching the world cup together. They took the 11pm bus home.
Day 2 I received a call from Asus saying that the screen repair charge was $1020, so there was no reason to keep the phone. At night a neighbor ordered iPhone 7 for me with 128g at 15 off. I decided to switch since most of my WhatsApp message were already lost.
By Wednesday I was frantically working on my Philippians 4 Sunday sermon. There was much to cover on verses 13-
19. I still did not get the flow of the verses. Language meeting was rocky, but at least I did my piece. Buddy's nomination was approved with no objection. Proud of him.
Day 4 I met with a fellowship member who asked for counsel on a lawsuit. I have no counsel but for him to ask new believers at his office about what to do so that they can grow together. After lunch I had a haircut and bought lilies for Doris. Hand treatment was at night.
Friday was Doris' 25 months of loss. I dreamed I was brushing or massaging Doris' hand or arm so that she could get to sleep faster - her favorite habit. As usual I wore black but I was glad I did not have to accompany Doris' sister for night fellowship, so I joined 馬友組 for dinner.
The phone finally arrived before lunch on Saturday. I stayed behind for fellowship and our ABS grads were in force for a last farewell. Eli gave me a cover for my new PC, which I'm sure he did not know I bought one.
Sunday school and sermon were blessed, with a few expressing appreciation. I met with Arthur at noon over coffee to see what ministry opportunities were available for our new seminary student in his city. The youth and a neighbor joined me for dinnerand prayer.
June 26, 2018
Day 2 I received a call from Asus saying that the screen repair charge was $1020, so there was no reason to keep the phone. At night a neighbor ordered iPhone 7 for me with 128g at 15 off. I decided to switch since most of my WhatsApp message were already lost.
By Wednesday I was frantically working on my Philippians 4 Sunday sermon. There was much to cover on verses 13-
19. I still did not get the flow of the verses. Language meeting was rocky, but at least I did my piece. Buddy's nomination was approved with no objection. Proud of him.
Day 4 I met with a fellowship member who asked for counsel on a lawsuit. I have no counsel but for him to ask new believers at his office about what to do so that they can grow together. After lunch I had a haircut and bought lilies for Doris. Hand treatment was at night.
Friday was Doris' 25 months of loss. I dreamed I was brushing or massaging Doris' hand or arm so that she could get to sleep faster - her favorite habit. As usual I wore black but I was glad I did not have to accompany Doris' sister for night fellowship, so I joined 馬友組 for dinner.
The phone finally arrived before lunch on Saturday. I stayed behind for fellowship and our ABS grads were in force for a last farewell. Eli gave me a cover for my new PC, which I'm sure he did not know I bought one.
Sunday school and sermon were blessed, with a few expressing appreciation. I met with Arthur at noon over coffee to see what ministry opportunities were available for our new seminary student in his city. The youth and a neighbor joined me for dinnerand prayer.
June 26, 2018
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Year 3.4
Year 3.4 was a week of recuperation from USA trip. On Monday I went to get flowers for Doris and then had a chiro appointment. I missed smelling fragrant daisies. Dinner was with buddy, but another was on a mission trip.
Day 2 was a long day because there were a morning meeting and evening fellowship. Lunch was farewell party with one of my fondest coworkers. Men's was disappointing because only three showed up. I left USA almonds for staff and coworkers on the table but even the packet was gone by next morning.
On Wednesday I attended a leaders meeting and I was glad it ended by 2pm. At 3 I had to intervene into an emotional conflict, not my strength. Dinner was with a USA friend C who is planning to attend seminary, but has no breakthrough.
Day 4 The half day was full. Lunch was with CBI rep who wanted me to be involved with a new certificate program. Next I had tea with a fellow leader who took the time to find out how I'm doing, but it was cut short because I had to visit cais. I was glad I could install an old Bible program in my new PC after an arduous attempt. Dinner was with 馬友組
On Friday i had lunch with a possible language candidate. It was also my Timothy's last day. I had a sinking feeling and a lump in my throat. It was the Doris loss effect that makes loss, separation and absence a challenge.
Day 6 an admin person broke down emotionally, so I had to hear the case. I assured the person that ministry was not worth a mental breakdown, not that I have not seen it.
Sunday was Father's day, and I was glad an English coworker had a pulpit breakthrough. I did some work on Bible grammar before dinner. At night I was invited to celebrate dinner with buddy and his future in-laws.
June 19, 2018
Day 2 was a long day because there were a morning meeting and evening fellowship. Lunch was farewell party with one of my fondest coworkers. Men's was disappointing because only three showed up. I left USA almonds for staff and coworkers on the table but even the packet was gone by next morning.
On Wednesday I attended a leaders meeting and I was glad it ended by 2pm. At 3 I had to intervene into an emotional conflict, not my strength. Dinner was with a USA friend C who is planning to attend seminary, but has no breakthrough.
Day 4 The half day was full. Lunch was with CBI rep who wanted me to be involved with a new certificate program. Next I had tea with a fellow leader who took the time to find out how I'm doing, but it was cut short because I had to visit cais. I was glad I could install an old Bible program in my new PC after an arduous attempt. Dinner was with 馬友組
On Friday i had lunch with a possible language candidate. It was also my Timothy's last day. I had a sinking feeling and a lump in my throat. It was the Doris loss effect that makes loss, separation and absence a challenge.
Day 6 an admin person broke down emotionally, so I had to hear the case. I assured the person that ministry was not worth a mental breakdown, not that I have not seen it.
Sunday was Father's day, and I was glad an English coworker had a pulpit breakthrough. I did some work on Bible grammar before dinner. At night I was invited to celebrate dinner with buddy and his future in-laws.
June 19, 2018
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Year 3.3
Year 3.3 ended my USA trip. On Monday I had lunch with a couple who left for another church. My replacement phoneas maps app did not work, so I requestwd a stranger to call them from MacDonald to pick me up. Unfortunately the new place is no better than the old. After that I was on the way to San Diego to join Doris' family members for dinner, six including me, at buca di beppo, a usual haunt when Doris was with us. The drive was sleepy after lunch, so I dropped by at Elsinore for Starbucks coffee, finding a place we frequented.
Day 2 of the week was in San Diego too. I went with my brother in law from Doris' side to open an account because they were concerned I have no beneficiary. For the first time I saw a a bona fide book store, a thing rarely seen in Los Angeles. We had our lunch at the new Smash. After a short rest I headed to the nearby Barnes and spent more than two hours there before we had our Vietnamese dinner.
On Wednesday my brother in law created an online account for me to transfer and manage my money. After a short breakfast snack I drove to Orange county to meet my mentor Herman Tang for lunch at Habit. After lunch I decided to visit Biola, where Doris got her PhD degree from Rosemead School of Psychology. Like last week at APU, I bought the school T-shirt to remember my wife. It was my second last day in USA, but a student Doris supervised perviously texted me for dinner with her husband and daughter. I gave the student turned seminary lecturer a book last week and she reciprocated with snacks.
Day 4 I had lunch with my sister in Pasadena. As I was leaving I remembered taking Doris to nearby mater dolorosa retreat center, where we watched deers at night drinking from the fountain. It was hard to locate but I managed with new phone. I visited my former Deacon at a hospital but thankfully he was discharged.
Friday was the plane ride to HK. I was extremely thankful to God because I was seated cramped between two seats but the two passengers in front of me moved, so I got permission from the young man in front window seat to sit on the aisle seat. Previously I tried changing seats on the internet but it didn't work out. It was a taxing near 15 hours flight. I watched Downsizing before I slept and Man of Steel after.
Day 6 The plane arrived on time and I reached home 9am. After I showered a friend helped me transfer my card to Doris' old phone. I had to uninstall then install WhatsApp to get it to work. The challenge was to stay awake the rest of the day so that I could sleep normally at night. Praise God I managed to keep awake the rest of the day.
On Sunday a co-worker had to preach at a worship, so I took his place at the English worship. After worship I had lunch with an immigrating coworker. I will definitely miss him after eight years together. I had to attend an ordination interview a little later. My helpers came at 730pm and we ended with prayer till 1045pm.
June 12, 2018
Day 2 of the week was in San Diego too. I went with my brother in law from Doris' side to open an account because they were concerned I have no beneficiary. For the first time I saw a a bona fide book store, a thing rarely seen in Los Angeles. We had our lunch at the new Smash. After a short rest I headed to the nearby Barnes and spent more than two hours there before we had our Vietnamese dinner.
On Wednesday my brother in law created an online account for me to transfer and manage my money. After a short breakfast snack I drove to Orange county to meet my mentor Herman Tang for lunch at Habit. After lunch I decided to visit Biola, where Doris got her PhD degree from Rosemead School of Psychology. Like last week at APU, I bought the school T-shirt to remember my wife. It was my second last day in USA, but a student Doris supervised perviously texted me for dinner with her husband and daughter. I gave the student turned seminary lecturer a book last week and she reciprocated with snacks.
Day 4 I had lunch with my sister in Pasadena. As I was leaving I remembered taking Doris to nearby mater dolorosa retreat center, where we watched deers at night drinking from the fountain. It was hard to locate but I managed with new phone. I visited my former Deacon at a hospital but thankfully he was discharged.
Friday was the plane ride to HK. I was extremely thankful to God because I was seated cramped between two seats but the two passengers in front of me moved, so I got permission from the young man in front window seat to sit on the aisle seat. Previously I tried changing seats on the internet but it didn't work out. It was a taxing near 15 hours flight. I watched Downsizing before I slept and Man of Steel after.
Day 6 The plane arrived on time and I reached home 9am. After I showered a friend helped me transfer my card to Doris' old phone. I had to uninstall then install WhatsApp to get it to work. The challenge was to stay awake the rest of the day so that I could sleep normally at night. Praise God I managed to keep awake the rest of the day.
On Sunday a co-worker had to preach at a worship, so I took his place at the English worship. After worship I had lunch with an immigrating coworker. I will definitely miss him after eight years together. I had to attend an ordination interview a little later. My helpers came at 730pm and we ended with prayer till 1045pm.
June 12, 2018
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Year 3.2
Week 3.2 is quite challenging for the third year, first week of Doris loss. Monday was lunch with our former prayer group of Michael, Alan and Darwin. I did shopping before my meetings begin the next day. At night I picked up Paul and wife from Chino and took them to our favorite Japanese restaurant. The business is thirty years old. I was so glad to find it opened ten years we last visited.
Day 2 The faculty conference started at 915am in the morning. It was good and wonderful to see old friends expecially good friend Jon. One thing I wanted to do on this trip was to obtain Doris' previous call in broadcast recordings, so I wrote an email the night before to the gospel station, but was invited to share or be interviewed on live radio the next day. The host was praying for a guest this week
On Wednesday I woke up early and wrote two letters I mustered my coutage to pen.
The chair of the trustee board shared his story of growing up. His father died when he was 16 and his wife in her forties. I like stories rather than meetings. We shared an affinity because we met within a year of our wives' loss. My friends said the live interview on am1430.net was "very good." We had a snack later.
Day 4 we were introduced to new faculty candidates. All of them were fine think tank scholars. The China scholars were really humble and impressive. Their stories of growing up, having faith and serving God against all odds were too amazing to believe. One said at one time the word "Christianity" was literally forgotten in China.
On Friday I shared Grammar Bible to the group's delight. It was harder to show them how to download than to use the app. I was happy the seminary carved out an extra half hour for me even though they did not expect me to come because of a misunderstanding. I took Jon to stay overnight at his friends place.
Day 6 Graduation was at 10am so it was a challenge without WiFi to pick up Jon. I took Paul and wife home, followed by Walmart shopping with Jon. My phone broke at night and my WhatsApp in my sister's replacement phone did not work, therefore I could only use email and Facebook for contact
On Sunday I traveled to Riverside to meet former church members rather than go with Jon and his friends to Lake Avenue. I spent forty five minutes with a leader and others at lunch. After watching Han Solo, I dropped off Jon to an airport hotel, then had dinner at in n out with our nephew Joshua who found a new job but had a small accident. Hardest thing is to use email to indicate where to eat at the airport in an unfamiliar place without WhatsApp. So far I have not been lost without maps and wifi.
June 5, 2018
Day 2 The faculty conference started at 915am in the morning. It was good and wonderful to see old friends expecially good friend Jon. One thing I wanted to do on this trip was to obtain Doris' previous call in broadcast recordings, so I wrote an email the night before to the gospel station, but was invited to share or be interviewed on live radio the next day. The host was praying for a guest this week
On Wednesday I woke up early and wrote two letters I mustered my coutage to pen.
The chair of the trustee board shared his story of growing up. His father died when he was 16 and his wife in her forties. I like stories rather than meetings. We shared an affinity because we met within a year of our wives' loss. My friends said the live interview on am1430.net was "very good." We had a snack later.
Day 4 we were introduced to new faculty candidates. All of them were fine think tank scholars. The China scholars were really humble and impressive. Their stories of growing up, having faith and serving God against all odds were too amazing to believe. One said at one time the word "Christianity" was literally forgotten in China.
On Friday I shared Grammar Bible to the group's delight. It was harder to show them how to download than to use the app. I was happy the seminary carved out an extra half hour for me even though they did not expect me to come because of a misunderstanding. I took Jon to stay overnight at his friends place.
Day 6 Graduation was at 10am so it was a challenge without WiFi to pick up Jon. I took Paul and wife home, followed by Walmart shopping with Jon. My phone broke at night and my WhatsApp in my sister's replacement phone did not work, therefore I could only use email and Facebook for contact
On Sunday I traveled to Riverside to meet former church members rather than go with Jon and his friends to Lake Avenue. I spent forty five minutes with a leader and others at lunch. After watching Han Solo, I dropped off Jon to an airport hotel, then had dinner at in n out with our nephew Joshua who found a new job but had a small accident. Hardest thing is to use email to indicate where to eat at the airport in an unfamiliar place without WhatsApp. So far I have not been lost without maps and wifi.
June 5, 2018
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Year`3.1
This week is the end of the second year of Doris' loss and the first week this year of it.The eve of the second year, Monday, was a somber day made pleasant by friends. A USA buddy was in town and asked me for lunch on a day I cleared all things for calm. After lunch I went to my chiropractor. Another buddy cut my hair for the big day tomorrow and then coworkers joined me for drinks. At night my neighbor invited me along with a seminarian to dinner .
Day 2 Into the first minute into the day I sent out Doris' talk on forgiveness, our last book and my talk on grieving. The last day of the second year of Doris' loss was easier to take because of the company of relatives and friends. In the morning Doris' two sisters and a youth joined me for breakfast planned by her sisters. Four youth and I watched Avengers because I wanted a sad movie to cry with. After the movie I bought a pot of orchids for Doris to remember her by. Her sisters brought small artificial flowers because I was going to USA the next day, but two groups presented lilies and roses. At night last year's group who accompanied me to Shanghai and youths, by God's grace,
prepared a dinner for me. They were a blessing to me.
On Wednesday I left for early leaders meeting, but alerted the group I had to leave by 2pm. Some coworkers joined me for lunch before my USA friend gave me a ride to the airport, taking his home luggage with me as well. On the plane I watched Guardians 2, Greatest Show and Wolf. The two seats to my left were empty, so I could recline on seats for sleep. My sister picked me up and my host friend gave me medication to sleep better locally after our Vietnamese food dinner.
Day 4 I went to Riverside to check county records, which turned out that previous documentation was accurate. For lunch I took my sister out to Cheesecake Factory for her birthday lunch. At night my host took me to Urban. In between I did some shopping.
On Friday I visited a seminary I once taught. Later I bought a computer because mine at home was beyond repair. It was the first of many traffic mistakes locating stores and places because of the absence of WiFi. At night we enjoyed northern spicy food.
Day 6 I had breakfast in an organic food store we used to frequent. It stirred my heart emotionally because we used to buy protein, canned fish and other health products there. I tried to visit the library but it has moved. The host's kid says it has moved five or six years ago.
Sunday morning I was at a big church where I visited a fond elderly pastor and gave him Doris blog book and new book. The choir sang a beautiful song that silenced to again at night, bring uncontrollably：
*陪我走过春夏秋冬*
風風雨雨的時候 才知道祢的溫柔多年前 幾年後 仍然相信祢恩手
一年年的長大 一次次的慕
祢都陪我 安慰我 憐憫我
祢說會陪我走過春夏秋冬
疼我 引導我 保護我
倚靠耶和華的人什麼不怕
倚靠耶和華 一個不撇下
風風雨雨的時候 才知道祢的溫柔
多年前 幾年後 仍然相信祢恩手
一年年的長大 一次次的慕
祢都陪我 安慰我 憐憫我
祢說會陪我走過春夏秋冬
疼我 引導我 保護我
倚靠耶和華的人什麼也怕
倚靠耶和華 一個不撇下
Night was dinner with a former member T whose son graduated from pharmacy school.
It was surely a week to remember!
May 29, 2018
Psalm 40:17
Day 2 Into the first minute into the day I sent out Doris' talk on forgiveness, our last book and my talk on grieving. The last day of the second year of Doris' loss was easier to take because of the company of relatives and friends. In the morning Doris' two sisters and a youth joined me for breakfast planned by her sisters. Four youth and I watched Avengers because I wanted a sad movie to cry with. After the movie I bought a pot of orchids for Doris to remember her by. Her sisters brought small artificial flowers because I was going to USA the next day, but two groups presented lilies and roses. At night last year's group who accompanied me to Shanghai and youths, by God's grace,
prepared a dinner for me. They were a blessing to me.
On Wednesday I left for early leaders meeting, but alerted the group I had to leave by 2pm. Some coworkers joined me for lunch before my USA friend gave me a ride to the airport, taking his home luggage with me as well. On the plane I watched Guardians 2, Greatest Show and Wolf. The two seats to my left were empty, so I could recline on seats for sleep. My sister picked me up and my host friend gave me medication to sleep better locally after our Vietnamese food dinner.
Day 4 I went to Riverside to check county records, which turned out that previous documentation was accurate. For lunch I took my sister out to Cheesecake Factory for her birthday lunch. At night my host took me to Urban. In between I did some shopping.
On Friday I visited a seminary I once taught. Later I bought a computer because mine at home was beyond repair. It was the first of many traffic mistakes locating stores and places because of the absence of WiFi. At night we enjoyed northern spicy food.
Day 6 I had breakfast in an organic food store we used to frequent. It stirred my heart emotionally because we used to buy protein, canned fish and other health products there. I tried to visit the library but it has moved. The host's kid says it has moved five or six years ago.
Sunday morning I was at a big church where I visited a fond elderly pastor and gave him Doris blog book and new book. The choir sang a beautiful song that silenced to again at night, bring uncontrollably：
*陪我走过春夏秋冬*
風風雨雨的時候 才知道祢的溫柔多年前 幾年後 仍然相信祢恩手
一年年的長大 一次次的慕
祢都陪我 安慰我 憐憫我
祢說會陪我走過春夏秋冬
疼我 引導我 保護我
倚靠耶和華的人什麼不怕
倚靠耶和華 一個不撇下
風風雨雨的時候 才知道祢的溫柔
多年前 幾年後 仍然相信祢恩手
一年年的長大 一次次的慕
祢都陪我 安慰我 憐憫我
祢說會陪我走過春夏秋冬
疼我 引導我 保護我
倚靠耶和華的人什麼也怕
倚靠耶和華 一個不撇下
Night was dinner with a former member T whose son graduated from pharmacy school.
It was surely a week to remember!
May 29, 2018
Psalm 40:17
Friday, May 25, 2018
Year 2.52 Last week was a time of tears as I finalized this on the second anniversary of my beloved Doris' loss. Tears flooded my eyes last Monday morning as I had time to read what her Macau students wrote to her when they visited her urn on Saturday at home. I had M burgers for lunch with another buddy at church garage. After lunch I prayed with my buddies and A bound to Canada. After that I sent my mentor Herman off to USA after three months at ABS. They shocked me with six luggages for two people.
Day 2 Two sermon groups asked me to meet after coworkers meeting. Gal. 6 grroup met half an hour while the other just passed notes. I just wanted it done asap because the quality is so so. At night I had dinner with Jacob and family at his residence.
On Wednesday I had morning appointment with chiropractor who worked satisfactorily on my numbed left leg. Then our department had lunch with a birthday staff. Night leaders meeting ended before 11pm for the first time.
Day 4 I am working feverishly on my revised marketplace book to give Doris a present on her second anniversary loss. I was in good shape with the self imposed deadline. After half day work I went for hand treatment.
Friday was a relaxing day because there was no night fellowship. SDD leader called for a last minute meeting to collect church resources, so I was one of his sought volunteeers, no escape but I limited the meeting to one hour.
Day 6 was emotional for me. I kept thinking of my beloved wife off and on. Night was calm because fellowship was cancelled for another event. At night I did prayer walk but no stretching, as chiropractor warned.
Sunday was emotional from the get go. My tears on MTR was interrupted by familiar faces who asked many questions. Language worship also brought tears with a song我要永永远远愛着耶稣. The language baptism for three was at Tuen Mun followed by dinner with three youths at my place, where we shared our prayers. Thank God for their company.
May 22, 2018
Day 2 Two sermon groups asked me to meet after coworkers meeting. Gal. 6 grroup met half an hour while the other just passed notes. I just wanted it done asap because the quality is so so. At night I had dinner with Jacob and family at his residence.
On Wednesday I had morning appointment with chiropractor who worked satisfactorily on my numbed left leg. Then our department had lunch with a birthday staff. Night leaders meeting ended before 11pm for the first time.
Day 4 I am working feverishly on my revised marketplace book to give Doris a present on her second anniversary loss. I was in good shape with the self imposed deadline. After half day work I went for hand treatment.
Friday was a relaxing day because there was no night fellowship. SDD leader called for a last minute meeting to collect church resources, so I was one of his sought volunteeers, no escape but I limited the meeting to one hour.
Day 6 was emotional for me. I kept thinking of my beloved wife off and on. Night was calm because fellowship was cancelled for another event. At night I did prayer walk but no stretching, as chiropractor warned.
Sunday was emotional from the get go. My tears on MTR was interrupted by familiar faces who asked many questions. Language worship also brought tears with a song我要永永远远愛着耶稣. The language baptism for three was at Tuen Mun followed by dinner with three youths at my place, where we shared our prayers. Thank God for their company.
May 22, 2018
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Year 2.51
Year 2.51 means the second anniversary of Doris' loss is just one week away only! On Monday I had lunch with my neighbor and his wife. Life is full of surprises. A Canada friend audioed me to to say that a neighbor of mine i have been praying for daily and had immigrated to Canada is now attending his church in Canada. Later I had chiropractor treatment after two months' absence. At night I attended buddy's couples fellowship anniversary.
Day 2 meeting did not turn out well and most were flat. The backfire was hard to take with younger ones taking it to heart and wanting their say. At night eight surpringly attended men's fellowship, the most to date in the year. One stayed over.
On Wednesday morning I woke to a dream of Doris. Last week I prayed for a dream for the coming anniversary, so I am content. She was in a very good shape wearing a white T-shirt and sky blue shorts while packing a lunch box for the next day. Breakfast was with a youth. At the office had 18 short audios in the morning to reply while working on a sermon. Later I attended the leaders' meeting while working furiously on my PC. I managed to get my point across why a co-worker failed to attend. My day was almost gone after the meeting, so I bypassed next meeting.
My hand treatment was cancelled, so I laid back and had coffee downstairs in the morning. At least I have been consistent with night prayer walk.
Friday came by and my voice was slowly recovering. I had dinner with Doris' sister and her husband before fellowship.
Day 6 began with a 10am bank signing, lunch with language director and meeting with other department. I finally sent all 200 photos to my video angel to make Doris video for her anniversary. All went well and I stayed behind for a short fellowship at night. It was wonderful to see pth C back again after a six months' absence.
Sunday kicked off with my first AGLT class and the response from the 67 students were strong. I also attended the language worship followed by English worship, then lunch with youth, drinks with two coworkers, dinner with youth because Yao remembered Doris with flowers and vase, how sweet!
May 15, 2018
Day 2 meeting did not turn out well and most were flat. The backfire was hard to take with younger ones taking it to heart and wanting their say. At night eight surpringly attended men's fellowship, the most to date in the year. One stayed over.
On Wednesday morning I woke to a dream of Doris. Last week I prayed for a dream for the coming anniversary, so I am content. She was in a very good shape wearing a white T-shirt and sky blue shorts while packing a lunch box for the next day. Breakfast was with a youth. At the office had 18 short audios in the morning to reply while working on a sermon. Later I attended the leaders' meeting while working furiously on my PC. I managed to get my point across why a co-worker failed to attend. My day was almost gone after the meeting, so I bypassed next meeting.
My hand treatment was cancelled, so I laid back and had coffee downstairs in the morning. At least I have been consistent with night prayer walk.
Friday came by and my voice was slowly recovering. I had dinner with Doris' sister and her husband before fellowship.
Day 6 began with a 10am bank signing, lunch with language director and meeting with other department. I finally sent all 200 photos to my video angel to make Doris video for her anniversary. All went well and I stayed behind for a short fellowship at night. It was wonderful to see pth C back again after a six months' absence.
Sunday kicked off with my first AGLT class and the response from the 67 students were strong. I also attended the language worship followed by English worship, then lunch with youth, drinks with two coworkers, dinner with youth because Yao remembered Doris with flowers and vase, how sweet!
May 15, 2018
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Year 2.50
Year 2.50 was a full blown health crisis avoided. On Monday the final right toe nail injured from descending Mt. Sinai fell off, ending a five month red toe crisis. I took Herman and Eleanor for lunch so that Mrs Tang can enjoy the flowers at nearby Flower Market. They bought a small pot of roses for Doris. My other buddy joined us for dessert.
Day 2 I woke to a dream of my buddy crying with red eyes due to a house financial crisis. I comforted him the best I could, saying It's OK. We had a Labor Day retreat at Tao Feng where the speaker Keith did a good job. My cough kicked off big time due to air conditioner. A few of us had a good noodles dinner at Shatin on the way back. I slept a few hours immediately before sunset.
Wednesday was a leaders meeting where everything went awry with my voice almost disappearing. There was no rest because Sunday was sermon day. I did a feedback for my other coworker. Again I slept a few more hours returning home and ate all thee medicine coworkers provided, from herbal tea, vitamin C, 龍角散 etc.
I met Douglas to talk about how my marketplace book was doing and all went well. Hopefully it'll be published by years end. At night I gave a talk at Thursday Bible study.
Friday was a frantic rush hour to complete the sermon, but the introduction had to wait. I had dinner with relatives but did not attend fellowship because I was still not well.
On Day 6 I managed to write the introduction and did prestudy for my buddy's fellowship, then attended pth fellowship thinking of leaving soon but a couples leader requested help on Psalms 80.
Sunday morning began with a meeting for seminary students and a sponsor. The sermon went as good as it could with me under the weather. Ordination was late afternoon and I had dinner with youth. The week was also emotional because of Doris' pending second anniversary of loss.
May 8, 2018
Day 2 I woke to a dream of my buddy crying with red eyes due to a house financial crisis. I comforted him the best I could, saying It's OK. We had a Labor Day retreat at Tao Feng where the speaker Keith did a good job. My cough kicked off big time due to air conditioner. A few of us had a good noodles dinner at Shatin on the way back. I slept a few hours immediately before sunset.
Wednesday was a leaders meeting where everything went awry with my voice almost disappearing. There was no rest because Sunday was sermon day. I did a feedback for my other coworker. Again I slept a few more hours returning home and ate all thee medicine coworkers provided, from herbal tea, vitamin C, 龍角散 etc.
I met Douglas to talk about how my marketplace book was doing and all went well. Hopefully it'll be published by years end. At night I gave a talk at Thursday Bible study.
Friday was a frantic rush hour to complete the sermon, but the introduction had to wait. I had dinner with relatives but did not attend fellowship because I was still not well.
On Day 6 I managed to write the introduction and did prestudy for my buddy's fellowship, then attended pth fellowship thinking of leaving soon but a couples leader requested help on Psalms 80.
Sunday morning began with a meeting for seminary students and a sponsor. The sermon went as good as it could with me under the weather. Ordination was late afternoon and I had dinner with youth. The week was also emotional because of Doris' pending second anniversary of loss.
May 8, 2018
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Year 2.49
Year 2.49 was not good for my health. On Monday I took my brother and his wife plus a youth to Morning tea but I was annoyed with my brother's inappropriate remarks to others. Later we headed to the fruit market followed by high tea at tsing yi. I finished the first version of OT Grammar Bible in a month, which was a lot of work. Now I hand it to three youths to edit for v2.
Day 2 my brother and wife headed home. Regardless he was fun to be with. He also left a cold with me. Sunday sermon was coming fast, so I had to work doubly hard. A friend had a meeting meltdown with Some, so I had dinner to console the person.
On Wednesday morning I had breakfast with a pth guy and asked him if he could give support to seminary youngsters. Next I attended a leaders meeting that ended on time. I was so glad because I was behind due morning breakfast and our meeting. At night the Tuesday person was mad at me for asking questions, but most did not see the questions as problems.
Day 4 morning I received a call from a USA guy who is having marital and property problems with his wife and wanted to move to the island. I had to cancel my doctor's appointment for my cough to meet with the person. My hand treatment went well.
On Friday morning I saw a doctor who gave me some ineffective medication. We had a department meeting and annual feedback with a co-worker. We didn't have couples fellowship, so I left early.
Day 6 was a noisy day at the office due renovation. I went with others to the library to escape the noise. There was no other fellowship due to retreat next Tuesday.
Sunday my throat was still inflamed but the sermon went well One youth accepted Christ. I did youth feedback and event home for a nap from the cold and had dinner with the youth.
May 1, 2018
Day 2 my brother and wife headed home. Regardless he was fun to be with. He also left a cold with me. Sunday sermon was coming fast, so I had to work doubly hard. A friend had a meeting meltdown with Some, so I had dinner to console the person.
On Wednesday morning I had breakfast with a pth guy and asked him if he could give support to seminary youngsters. Next I attended a leaders meeting that ended on time. I was so glad because I was behind due morning breakfast and our meeting. At night the Tuesday person was mad at me for asking questions, but most did not see the questions as problems.
Day 4 morning I received a call from a USA guy who is having marital and property problems with his wife and wanted to move to the island. I had to cancel my doctor's appointment for my cough to meet with the person. My hand treatment went well.
On Friday morning I saw a doctor who gave me some ineffective medication. We had a department meeting and annual feedback with a co-worker. We didn't have couples fellowship, so I left early.
Day 6 was a noisy day at the office due renovation. I went with others to the library to escape the noise. There was no other fellowship due to retreat next Tuesday.
Sunday my throat was still inflamed but the sermon went well One youth accepted Christ. I did youth feedback and event home for a nap from the cold and had dinner with the youth.
May 1, 2018
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Year 2.48
Year 2.48 means we are into the last month of Doris' second year of loss. Monday was breakfast with a former coworker Augustine, followed by flower day as usual. Not to lose momentum I worked on OT Grammar Bible version 1 on my day off, to finish my part in a week's time.
Day 2 Next week's sermon is not there yet. We had a briefing that did not go well, so all were on tender hooks for a while. Immediately young men responded doubtfully.
On Wednesday I had the usual weekly language meeting. So far things are on schedule.Dinner was with a leader to see how we could lead our division. Joint leaders meeting ended past midnight, so I had to take 1230am bus home.
Day 4 I woke to a dream that Doris and I were chosen as space occupants with my buddy in a two story capsule subdivided four slices each level. At night
my brother David and wife arrived from KL, so life was interesting. We had dinner at Tsing Yi that night.
On Friday I took half a day off to take my brother and wife around. First two buddies and Wei Seng had breakfast with him to share the gospel, but David declined accepting Christ but at least he did not immediately decline unlike before. Then I took them to walk Central tourist spots before I returned to work.
On Saturday I woke to a dream of shaing a rubber floater with my brother when we were stranded and giving one to his wife, but he thought his wife had none, so he wanted to give his to her. I left my brother morning at home with a coffee card because I had a division feedback meeting, had an 11am haircut for tomorrows special day, then joined lunch with brother and wife at Simply Life and returned to do a prestudy ppt presentation. I joined thesenior couples for Night fellowship.
Sunday was a challenge. Besides doing feedback I had a drink with my division coleader, then joined my brother to buy flowers for Doris 23rd month of loss, ending with high tea in PE restaurant.
April 24, 2018
Day 2 Next week's sermon is not there yet. We had a briefing that did not go well, so all were on tender hooks for a while. Immediately young men responded doubtfully.
On Wednesday I had the usual weekly language meeting. So far things are on schedule.Dinner was with a leader to see how we could lead our division. Joint leaders meeting ended past midnight, so I had to take 1230am bus home.
Day 4 I woke to a dream that Doris and I were chosen as space occupants with my buddy in a two story capsule subdivided four slices each level. At night
my brother David and wife arrived from KL, so life was interesting. We had dinner at Tsing Yi that night.
On Friday I took half a day off to take my brother and wife around. First two buddies and Wei Seng had breakfast with him to share the gospel, but David declined accepting Christ but at least he did not immediately decline unlike before. Then I took them to walk Central tourist spots before I returned to work.
On Saturday I woke to a dream of shaing a rubber floater with my brother when we were stranded and giving one to his wife, but he thought his wife had none, so he wanted to give his to her. I left my brother morning at home with a coffee card because I had a division feedback meeting, had an 11am haircut for tomorrows special day, then joined lunch with brother and wife at Simply Life and returned to do a prestudy ppt presentation. I joined thesenior couples for Night fellowship.
Sunday was a challenge. Besides doing feedback I had a drink with my division coleader, then joined my brother to buy flowers for Doris 23rd month of loss, ending with high tea in PE restaurant.
April 24, 2018
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Year 2.47
Year 2.47 was puzzling to my mind. On Monday I dreamed of looking at a center page big store Dept leather shoes ads, to which Doris said, Yes you've got to go to big Dept store if you want to buy good shoes. Surprisingly I felt released and found joy, peace and freedom instead. Late afternoon I had prayer with my buddies and dinner with village neighbor.
Day 2 was the usual run of the mill, helter skelter juggling a few sermons and talks but for my coworker to chase me for May's sermon outline. Lunch was with a coworker we are trying to persuade to join ESC. Honestly I feel there is more to achieve at LCD and many are under achieving and ignorant of their potential, not that I am any different. I attended missional discipleship talk. Night was men fellowship which J2 and DS attended.
Wednesday was leaders' meeting that ended at 1pm. We scheduled May 5 to recruit more leaders. For once we could have lunch together. Language meeting was smooth going too. I was also touched by Kwok family's love for their comatose son and brother.
Day 4 was lunch with coworker whose relative passed away. There were things we could share, on my part answering questions for the person's mental health. At evening I had hand treatment.
Friday was lunch with a USA retired pastor but it was uneasy because he was asking questions and gathering information more than catching up and enjoying friendship. For dinner I met a former student from Mount in town for a tour and gave him seven books, all I wrote, then joined fellowship in time.
Day 6 was home fellowship and I joined the single spouse group and talked to an intern about his future direction and attempt to coax a person to be fellowship to be chair.
On Sunday I listened to an American Korean, took pictures with baptism candidates and joined another family fellowship for food and singing. I brought J2 for his voice.
April 17, 2018
Day 2 was the usual run of the mill, helter skelter juggling a few sermons and talks but for my coworker to chase me for May's sermon outline. Lunch was with a coworker we are trying to persuade to join ESC. Honestly I feel there is more to achieve at LCD and many are under achieving and ignorant of their potential, not that I am any different. I attended missional discipleship talk. Night was men fellowship which J2 and DS attended.
Wednesday was leaders' meeting that ended at 1pm. We scheduled May 5 to recruit more leaders. For once we could have lunch together. Language meeting was smooth going too. I was also touched by Kwok family's love for their comatose son and brother.
Day 4 was lunch with coworker whose relative passed away. There were things we could share, on my part answering questions for the person's mental health. At evening I had hand treatment.
Friday was lunch with a USA retired pastor but it was uneasy because he was asking questions and gathering information more than catching up and enjoying friendship. For dinner I met a former student from Mount in town for a tour and gave him seven books, all I wrote, then joined fellowship in time.
Day 6 was home fellowship and I joined the single spouse group and talked to an intern about his future direction and attempt to coax a person to be fellowship to be chair.
On Sunday I listened to an American Korean, took pictures with baptism candidates and joined another family fellowship for food and singing. I brought J2 for his voice.
April 17, 2018
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Year 2.46
Year 2.46 was an emotional week for me. On Easter Monday I went to elements for coffee like we used to do. On they home I ate taiwan noodles at tsing yi, rested before I head for home made dumplings with youth at prince Edward.
Day 2 was a slow day at the office. I was back to work but I had to catch up due to a lost day of work on Monday. One week from now is men's fellowship, bit I have yet to write questions on 1 Sam 12.
On Wednesday I took morning off so I don't have to attend informal meetings. Language group has a meeting and I ended the meeting with prayer. Doris' sisters came by a day before Ching Ming and found some of her old notes that I read at night. Ck spent a day with me.
Day 4 was another holiday, so I spent lunch with ck, then headed to Prince Edward to buy flowers for Doris on this big day. I started feeling emotional yesterday, so it was good for me to buy flowers for her.
On. Friday a buddy gave me Shanghai red bean snacks that I shared with all. Night was fellowship talk after dinner with relatives. The talk was well received with little time to kill in between.
Day 6 was CDR after lunch with couples core. I was asked of I would attend prestudy which I said every other month so new coworkers can shine. Saturday was hard for me as I was challenged to check why I serve.
Sunday was hard for me as I hosted a birthday for three youth. Tears flowed freely as we sang a song 耶和華的心 that touched me a day earlier:
耶和華的心是平安的意念，一生一世祂定意用恩典為你冠冕；
耶和華的心是賜福的意念，一生一世祂已應許慈愛永不改變；
當你遇苦難，祂渴望與你共承擔，試探中祂要更新你賜夠用恩典；
憂傷與愁煩，祂渴望為你來舒緩，唯願你全心交託尋求祂榮面。
耶和華的心是慈愛的意念，一生一世我要讚美信靠到永遠。
It is a song of trust and thanksgiving amidst trials and tribulations.
April 10, 2018
Day 2 was a slow day at the office. I was back to work but I had to catch up due to a lost day of work on Monday. One week from now is men's fellowship, bit I have yet to write questions on 1 Sam 12.
On Wednesday I took morning off so I don't have to attend informal meetings. Language group has a meeting and I ended the meeting with prayer. Doris' sisters came by a day before Ching Ming and found some of her old notes that I read at night. Ck spent a day with me.
Day 4 was another holiday, so I spent lunch with ck, then headed to Prince Edward to buy flowers for Doris on this big day. I started feeling emotional yesterday, so it was good for me to buy flowers for her.
On. Friday a buddy gave me Shanghai red bean snacks that I shared with all. Night was fellowship talk after dinner with relatives. The talk was well received with little time to kill in between.
Day 6 was CDR after lunch with couples core. I was asked of I would attend prestudy which I said every other month so new coworkers can shine. Saturday was hard for me as I was challenged to check why I serve.
Sunday was hard for me as I hosted a birthday for three youth. Tears flowed freely as we sang a song 耶和華的心 that touched me a day earlier:
耶和華的心是平安的意念，一生一世祂定意用恩典為你冠冕；
耶和華的心是賜福的意念，一生一世祂已應許慈愛永不改變；
當你遇苦難，祂渴望與你共承擔，試探中祂要更新你賜夠用恩典；
憂傷與愁煩，祂渴望為你來舒緩，唯願你全心交託尋求祂榮面。
耶和華的心是慈愛的意念，一生一世我要讚美信靠到永遠。
It is a song of trust and thanksgiving amidst trials and tribulations.
April 10, 2018
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Year 2.45
Year. 2.45 was a good Easter week. On Monday I had flour noodles with JJ. As usual I bought flowers for Doris and the quiet day was a good rest for me. This week I started working on the Shunammite woman of 2 Kings 4, which is quite a difficult passage.
Day 2 was back to work for me, which is okay after a restful week. I took the opportunity to work on the synopsis of Acts because I did not have any students I taught doing it, so I had no references. The three themes of witnessing, preach and kingdombof god stood out.
Wednesday was biweekly meeting, so I had to forego pth retreat. We has a simple farewell for a language coworker. A night dinner with a neighbor leaving the island was cancelled because they were too busy.
Day 4 I was happy finally mailing my tax papers to my USA accountant. My hand treatment was cancelled because the person is in Taiwan for a holiday.
Good Friday was a holiday but we had service with Lord's Supper. At night I had BBQ with buddy and Kwan, ending with taking the 1230am bus home.
Day 6 I woke up to a dream of Doris doing devotions. I slept in, had breakfast, did some writing and slept again. Late nights are not good for me.
Sunday was a big day. I had breakfast with language director to compare notes. My English Philippians 2 was well received. Lunch was with ESC. We had youth BBQ and prayer from 330-9pm.
March 2, 2018
Day 2 was back to work for me, which is okay after a restful week. I took the opportunity to work on the synopsis of Acts because I did not have any students I taught doing it, so I had no references. The three themes of witnessing, preach and kingdombof god stood out.
Wednesday was biweekly meeting, so I had to forego pth retreat. We has a simple farewell for a language coworker. A night dinner with a neighbor leaving the island was cancelled because they were too busy.
Day 4 I was happy finally mailing my tax papers to my USA accountant. My hand treatment was cancelled because the person is in Taiwan for a holiday.
Good Friday was a holiday but we had service with Lord's Supper. At night I had BBQ with buddy and Kwan, ending with taking the 1230am bus home.
Day 6 I woke up to a dream of Doris doing devotions. I slept in, had breakfast, did some writing and slept again. Late nights are not good for me.
Sunday was a big day. I had breakfast with language director to compare notes. My English Philippians 2 was well received. Lunch was with ESC. We had youth BBQ and prayer from 330-9pm.
March 2, 2018
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Year 2.44
Year 2.44 was an exciting week. Monday began with free buffet from Taiwan Hyatt. I had my fill of American breakfast with sausages and discovered carrot juice was delicious. Later we used the VIP lounge as I continued working on Judah and Tamar. Lunch was with Paul as we strolled around 101 area and had coffee at Shin Kong. Dinner was at lounge as ABCK gave reasons why I should leave as is.
Day 2 was breakfast as usual and I was able to finish my Tamar sermon inspired by a lady who asked me at the last day of pth revivals (Mar 9, 2018) if I have a book on ladies study. For lunch we went to Ximen for beef noodles but it's more like mongkok. We came back for a short nap before seeing Black Panther where T'challa's scenes with his deceased father brought to me tears and memories of Doris and my dad. At night over free dinner ABCK insisted I should work on OT 文法, which was easier said than done, but I love my coworkers and fellow pastors.
After a short Wednesday breakfast I was headed to the airport but the hours ride was tough on the bladders. I almost caught an earlier flight back but returned home 3pm and church 4pm. The leaders meeting ended past midnight and I could only catch 1:15am bus home.
Day 4 was sleep in, but late nights are bad for the body. Lunch was with USA visitor Alan. I started working on Philippians 2 sermon and another on the Philippians conclusion for Sunday school. Later I left for hand treatment.
On Friday morning I had to squeeze in another USA visitor Kwan breakfast. I finished my notes for last class of Philippians. I started working on OT 文法 after friend Ben sent the completed materials to me last night (March 22nd). At Friday fellowship I joined John's for a short dinner.
Day 6 I had to skip prestudy I was not leading so as to focus on Acts conclusion which I did in record breaking time from several weeks of thinking. At night I attended fellowship as usual.
Sunday's Philippians class ended with pictures. My sermon on Philippians 2 was well received. I unleashed my thoughts for the noon interview and the two ladies had a good time. they said. I was so tired I took a two hour nap.
March 27, 2018
Day 2 was breakfast as usual and I was able to finish my Tamar sermon inspired by a lady who asked me at the last day of pth revivals (Mar 9, 2018) if I have a book on ladies study. For lunch we went to Ximen for beef noodles but it's more like mongkok. We came back for a short nap before seeing Black Panther where T'challa's scenes with his deceased father brought to me tears and memories of Doris and my dad. At night over free dinner ABCK insisted I should work on OT 文法, which was easier said than done, but I love my coworkers and fellow pastors.
After a short Wednesday breakfast I was headed to the airport but the hours ride was tough on the bladders. I almost caught an earlier flight back but returned home 3pm and church 4pm. The leaders meeting ended past midnight and I could only catch 1:15am bus home.
Day 4 was sleep in, but late nights are bad for the body. Lunch was with USA visitor Alan. I started working on Philippians 2 sermon and another on the Philippians conclusion for Sunday school. Later I left for hand treatment.
On Friday morning I had to squeeze in another USA visitor Kwan breakfast. I finished my notes for last class of Philippians. I started working on OT 文法 after friend Ben sent the completed materials to me last night (March 22nd). At Friday fellowship I joined John's for a short dinner.
Day 6 I had to skip prestudy I was not leading so as to focus on Acts conclusion which I did in record breaking time from several weeks of thinking. At night I attended fellowship as usual.
Sunday's Philippians class ended with pictures. My sermon on Philippians 2 was well received. I unleashed my thoughts for the noon interview and the two ladies had a good time. they said. I was so tired I took a two hour nap.
March 27, 2018
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Year 2.43
Year 2.43 ended with a surprise. On Monday I had lunch with two youths at our favorite BBQ restaurant in sheung wan. Then we head to the Sun Yat Sun museum, which was eye-opening. Back at church AH and I prayed.
Day 2 I had to do a talk on Peer Support to Prevent Burnout. The talk turned out well, but I am happy to free my time for other talks. Besides I had to get going on next week's message on Philippians 2.
Wednesday began with breakfast where a man told me a story of how his yacht was struck by lightning to change his name to Jacob. I then visited a friend who texted me for help to move overseas. Later at a leaders' meeting we got sort out who's doing what with many sick or injured lately. At night I picked up a colleague who asked me to join him in Taiwan for a free holiday. I hesitated but hilariously bumped into a good USA friend at HK airport who was heading to Taiwan too, so I decided to go with them! The iOS version of 文法聖經 debuted with my ABCK friend's hand as my model.
Day 4 I had breakfast with the USA friend I bumped into yesterday and did some writing before I headed to church. I got hand treatment.
On Friday my mentor Herman was in town. He'll be at ABS over two months. At night I led a short devotion on the last of three messages on Barnabas.
Day 6 I woke up to a dream of Doris, who asked Why are you not folding your undergarments? Lunch was with Lo from Canada and his successor. I was so behind with next week's message that I skipped prestudy led by another person. At night I joined young families fellowship and heard a testimony by Jas.
Sunday was second last Sunday class followed by sermon at North point. Reluctantly I wore sneakers because I was heading to Taiwan to join my friends last minute for HK$2k. On the plane I saw Hacksaw Ridge. My USA friend took me to Shin Yeh near Hyatt where we stayed. A grand meal followed by coffee at eslite ended the day.
Mar 20, 2018
Day 2 I had to do a talk on Peer Support to Prevent Burnout. The talk turned out well, but I am happy to free my time for other talks. Besides I had to get going on next week's message on Philippians 2.
Wednesday began with breakfast where a man told me a story of how his yacht was struck by lightning to change his name to Jacob. I then visited a friend who texted me for help to move overseas. Later at a leaders' meeting we got sort out who's doing what with many sick or injured lately. At night I picked up a colleague who asked me to join him in Taiwan for a free holiday. I hesitated but hilariously bumped into a good USA friend at HK airport who was heading to Taiwan too, so I decided to go with them! The iOS version of 文法聖經 debuted with my ABCK friend's hand as my model.
Day 4 I had breakfast with the USA friend I bumped into yesterday and did some writing before I headed to church. I got hand treatment.
On Friday my mentor Herman was in town. He'll be at ABS over two months. At night I led a short devotion on the last of three messages on Barnabas.
Day 6 I woke up to a dream of Doris, who asked Why are you not folding your undergarments? Lunch was with Lo from Canada and his successor. I was so behind with next week's message that I skipped prestudy led by another person. At night I joined young families fellowship and heard a testimony by Jas.
Sunday was second last Sunday class followed by sermon at North point. Reluctantly I wore sneakers because I was heading to Taiwan to join my friends last minute for HK$2k. On the plane I saw Hacksaw Ridge. My USA friend took me to Shin Yeh near Hyatt where we stayed. A grand meal followed by coffee at eslite ended the day.
Mar 20, 2018
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Year 2.42
Year 2.42 was a week of record breaking dreams. On Monday was revival meeting on my day off but I listened dedicatedly to the heartfelt speakers. At lunch I went to have Vietnamese with Js and bought flowers for Doris followed by chiro. At night my neighbor treated island coworkers for dinner before his wife leaves in a weeks time to SF.
Day 2 Some invited me for lunch to talk about language headcount but ended with church baton, to which I gave my input. Some wanted to continue the talk but I had to rest for a meeting ahead. My hand was slightly better.
On Wednesday I did not go leaders' prayer because I need to support pth revivals. My day was as busy because I had a language meeting later.
Day 4 I woke to my first dream of Doris. A group of us including Billy was hanging out with much fun followed by buying movie tickets. Someone asked me for my ticket money, but I asked, How about Doris? The person said she paid for hers only, so I was shocked. She came smiling sheepishly knowing she had so much fun she forgot about me but I love her smile. Before lunch I had a spirited MTR travel with Some to the revivals, followed by organizers' lunch with speakers and a return trip to coffee missions talk with a rep. Later I got a hand massage.
Friday was my next dream. Doris wanted to go the festival of praise for the great food there. I had lunch with another fellowships leaders. They were so kind to treat us three musketeers for new year lunch. Dinner was with relatives at a quieter D2.
Day 6 was department lunch with departing music leader. How to move the fellowship forward is an issue. Night was fellowship rest after revivals meetings.
On Sunday I had my third dream, this time looking for Doris at the beach. I asked Bud 2 to cover the hills. She had a distinctive cup with her, so my coworker R helped me to check the cups, but unfortunately he found an interesting cup and decided to check the internet for its history. I attended prayer meeting after church and had dinner hotpot with youths that ended past 10.
March 13, 2018
Day 2 Some invited me for lunch to talk about language headcount but ended with church baton, to which I gave my input. Some wanted to continue the talk but I had to rest for a meeting ahead. My hand was slightly better.
On Wednesday I did not go leaders' prayer because I need to support pth revivals. My day was as busy because I had a language meeting later.
Day 4 I woke to my first dream of Doris. A group of us including Billy was hanging out with much fun followed by buying movie tickets. Someone asked me for my ticket money, but I asked, How about Doris? The person said she paid for hers only, so I was shocked. She came smiling sheepishly knowing she had so much fun she forgot about me but I love her smile. Before lunch I had a spirited MTR travel with Some to the revivals, followed by organizers' lunch with speakers and a return trip to coffee missions talk with a rep. Later I got a hand massage.
Friday was my next dream. Doris wanted to go the festival of praise for the great food there. I had lunch with another fellowships leaders. They were so kind to treat us three musketeers for new year lunch. Dinner was with relatives at a quieter D2.
Day 6 was department lunch with departing music leader. How to move the fellowship forward is an issue. Night was fellowship rest after revivals meetings.
On Sunday I had my third dream, this time looking for Doris at the beach. I asked Bud 2 to cover the hills. She had a distinctive cup with her, so my coworker R helped me to check the cups, but unfortunately he found an interesting cup and decided to check the internet for its history. I attended prayer meeting after church and had dinner hotpot with youths that ended past 10.
March 13, 2018
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Year 2.41
Year 2.41 ended well after a lot of financial commotion. Monday was a visit to Dr Chou who diagnosed me with tenosynovitis and I later joined the Cheng's who were celebrating their 29,the anniversary. My bad, but I bought a nice pot of orchid for them.
Day 2 was cny lunch at work. during my prayer walk I bumped into our island minister who demonstrated a stretching exercise for my hand.
Wednesday morning was leaders meeting. It was unusually early at 10am till 3pm. I skipped the next language meeting. At night neighbor coworker invited me for dinner.
Day 4 I went to chiropractor early at 9am but bumped into a frontier friend nearby who invited me to visit the office
Friday I had dinner with relatives before attending fellowship together. At least I got home early for prayer walk.
Day 6 was another problematic language meeting that started at 930am and didn't end till at least 2pm, but I got away at 1230pm for lunch and pre, prestudy. The worker had lots to work on and deal with.
Sunday I had lunch with paul and wife and Andrew. town hall ended well and we had drinks at pow wow. At night I invited local minister to join neighbor coworker for snacks.
March 3, 2018
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Year 2.40
Year 2.40 was much lighter with cny in the fourth day, but Monday was big. Ten pth youth came by the island for swimming, hiking and BBQ. In one day we bonded. All are awaiting Easter.
Day 2 I was so tired after cny holidays that I took compensation morning. The rest of the day was no less busy but at least I could breathe a little easier. We had good coworker sharing for a change.
Wednesday was a long day, but at least bud cut my hair for Doris' day tomorrow. I also cancelled language meeting because two were absent. My coworker agreed. The leaders night meeting was long on debate and crowded by issues that I missed the 1am bus and took the 145am bus home. Insane.
Day 4 was 21 months without Doris, so I got her some roses and our group had lunch nearby flower Street, but big boner did not taste as good as the first time last week. My hand treatment was postponed to Saturday morning.
Friday fellowship was house meeting, so I did not have to attend. I started working on James 2 message. The rest of the night was prayer walk and editing my mourning talk.
Day 6 began with swimming, breakfast, and then hand treatment. Sister 3 came by to take away Doris' photocopy notes and put her books in a box. At noon I finished editing the translated talk. At noon I had lunch with my Indonesian counterpart to understand my challenges. I had fellowship at night and talked to a leader about the direction of fellowship.
Sunday school had two invited guest including an Elderly. They had a great time, but we missed an important worship item. The leaders coworkers retreat in the afternoon was a hit. I slept going home but was surprised to find English friends at the clubhouse at night. The TV movie In the Woods was worthwhile to watch.
Feb 26, 2018
Day 2 I was so tired after cny holidays that I took compensation morning. The rest of the day was no less busy but at least I could breathe a little easier. We had good coworker sharing for a change.
Wednesday was a long day, but at least bud cut my hair for Doris' day tomorrow. I also cancelled language meeting because two were absent. My coworker agreed. The leaders night meeting was long on debate and crowded by issues that I missed the 1am bus and took the 145am bus home. Insane.
Day 4 was 21 months without Doris, so I got her some roses and our group had lunch nearby flower Street, but big boner did not taste as good as the first time last week. My hand treatment was postponed to Saturday morning.
Friday fellowship was house meeting, so I did not have to attend. I started working on James 2 message. The rest of the night was prayer walk and editing my mourning talk.
Day 6 began with swimming, breakfast, and then hand treatment. Sister 3 came by to take away Doris' photocopy notes and put her books in a box. At noon I finished editing the translated talk. At noon I had lunch with my Indonesian counterpart to understand my challenges. I had fellowship at night and talked to a leader about the direction of fellowship.
Sunday school had two invited guest including an Elderly. They had a great time, but we missed an important worship item. The leaders coworkers retreat in the afternoon was a hit. I slept going home but was surprised to find English friends at the clubhouse at night. The TV movie In the Woods was worthwhile to watch.
Feb 26, 2018
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Year 2.39
Year 2.39 was a sorrowful week interrupted by the new year. On Monday I rushed to donate blood with news that 1,000 had lined up day before. I was no. 21 lining up nearly two hours to give 450 cc in six mins ten seconds. Later I had lunch with a youth nearby and after that saw my chiropractor.
Day 2 began with Elderly breakfast. The friend decided to join my Philippians Sunday school. The funeral for collapsed runner was at night. His daughter wrote an original and most beautiful song for her dad.
Wednesday was filled with grief at the cremation service as mother and daughter clung to each other after pressing the cremation button. At night I joined relatives for dinner and birthday as well.
Day 4 was a good day as I joined Kwan and buddy for cny eve dinner. Kwan did ask me why my voice had changed, which I found out in the morning. I was thankful I paid off my HK taxes and monthly tithe before cny arrived.
On Friday morning I went to our favorite TC coffee place, then visited B in hospital bringing Japanese strawberries. I had a satisfying big boner breakfast for lunch and got flowers for Doris from three stores that opened in Flower Lane then returned with Vietnamese noodles for her dinner before I joined S fanily for dinner because his in-laws are out of town.
Day 6 I dreamed sweetly of Doris the last hour of my sleep. I tried to touch her nose to see if the dream was true. Doris asked me, What are you doing? I said, To see if all is real. I'm happy to see you. She said, 無搞. She was wearing her old wedding banquet dress. At night I was back to relatives' place for 開年飯.
Sunday's sermon turned out better than I thought after a few restless days working on it. I also thank God I was not infected by my language prayer partner who was hospitalized for acute virus. No wonder my voice changed the next day after praying with him on Wednesday. I went to Peak with youth and friends to remember my days walking on new year third day with Doris.
初五 2018
Day 2 began with Elderly breakfast. The friend decided to join my Philippians Sunday school. The funeral for collapsed runner was at night. His daughter wrote an original and most beautiful song for her dad.
Wednesday was filled with grief at the cremation service as mother and daughter clung to each other after pressing the cremation button. At night I joined relatives for dinner and birthday as well.
Day 4 was a good day as I joined Kwan and buddy for cny eve dinner. Kwan did ask me why my voice had changed, which I found out in the morning. I was thankful I paid off my HK taxes and monthly tithe before cny arrived.
On Friday morning I went to our favorite TC coffee place, then visited B in hospital bringing Japanese strawberries. I had a satisfying big boner breakfast for lunch and got flowers for Doris from three stores that opened in Flower Lane then returned with Vietnamese noodles for her dinner before I joined S fanily for dinner because his in-laws are out of town.
Day 6 I dreamed sweetly of Doris the last hour of my sleep. I tried to touch her nose to see if the dream was true. Doris asked me, What are you doing? I said, To see if all is real. I'm happy to see you. She said, 無搞. She was wearing her old wedding banquet dress. At night I was back to relatives' place for 開年飯.
Sunday's sermon turned out better than I thought after a few restless days working on it. I also thank God I was not infected by my language prayer partner who was hospitalized for acute virus. No wonder my voice changed the next day after praying with him on Wednesday. I went to Peak with youth and friends to remember my days walking on new year third day with Doris.
初五 2018
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Year 2.38
Year 2.38 was teary week. On Monday I decide to see a doctor to get 燒染葯then had a good lunch at the island, walked to the old pier and park hilltop, where I sat a while where Doris and I sat previously. I rested so I can see Mad Show 2 at Baptist University, but the trains were so packed that I decided to take a cab in vain for thirty minutes.
Day 2 I had coffee breakfast and was focused on my mourning talk for collapsed runner's fellowship. Later I went to see a chiropractor. The mood got to me that I cried at dinner with another buddy.
On Wednesday pth department had birthday lunch aand I wrapped up my talk preparation by reading a year of my old blog which brought back a lot of old but fresh memories. I had a smooth language meeting before I went to my second week of acupuncture.
Day 4 I woke up to a better hand after acupuncture twice and taking anti inflammation drugs. Doris' sisters came by to clean the house for chinese new year! The talk was supposed to be an hour long but I spoke two hours but none left. It must be my best talk done in ten short days. Many wept with me. The night was not over with budget review that ended 11pm.
Friday was okay, with the talk ending last night, so I had coffee and bagel. Only night dinner with relatives and fellowship were left.
Saturday was flat but I had Wang yongxin memorial service to attend, coworker sermon to check, department CDR, buddy dinner and fellowship to attend.
Sunday I had two CDRs and attended prayer meeting with tears when we prayed for a coworker who lost her husband. At night I had dinner with a youth who took three chairs home for me.
February 13, 2018
Day 2 I had coffee breakfast and was focused on my mourning talk for collapsed runner's fellowship. Later I went to see a chiropractor. The mood got to me that I cried at dinner with another buddy.
On Wednesday pth department had birthday lunch aand I wrapped up my talk preparation by reading a year of my old blog which brought back a lot of old but fresh memories. I had a smooth language meeting before I went to my second week of acupuncture.
Day 4 I woke up to a better hand after acupuncture twice and taking anti inflammation drugs. Doris' sisters came by to clean the house for chinese new year! The talk was supposed to be an hour long but I spoke two hours but none left. It must be my best talk done in ten short days. Many wept with me. The night was not over with budget review that ended 11pm.
Friday was okay, with the talk ending last night, so I had coffee and bagel. Only night dinner with relatives and fellowship were left.
Saturday was flat but I had Wang yongxin memorial service to attend, coworker sermon to check, department CDR, buddy dinner and fellowship to attend.
Sunday I had two CDRs and attended prayer meeting with tears when we prayed for a coworker who lost her husband. At night I had dinner with a youth who took three chairs home for me.
February 13, 2018
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Year 2.37 was a cold week. On Monday the leaders' retreat was a good step to bond with others. I cried with a coworker who wept for the burden of coworkers. We have much to work on. On the way back to church i joined my USA friend for snacks unexpectedly because he had not had dinner.
Day 2 was a busy breakast day with two youngsters, one in college and one in seminary. Our first LCD coworkers meeting was held, followed by farewell lunch for Chi friend. We were all glad there was no meeting for fifth Tuesdays. I received an awkward request: "Hi Victor, our fellowship Core Team wish to ask if you will be willing to come to the fellowship and share with us your mourning experience and how you walk out of your mourning during our fellowship time on 8 Feb (next Thursday)." Our language minister unexpectedly asked me to preach on Sunday even though I only agreed to do Communion previously. This is culture shock and language gap.
On Wednesday I was glad for no leaders meeting for fifth week because I have to work on the mourning talk and language sermon. Still I had language meeting at 3 and chiropractor appointment at 4. It was the shortest language meeting we had to show we are improving.
Day 4 I was supposed to attend a language seminar but a departing friend next day wanted to have breakfast, so I was late. My morning was day off but I seldom get to take it nowadays. Thursday noon was unexpected acupuncture next door and evening was hand massage.
On Friday morning I had impromptu breakfast with Josh an overseas broadcast company leader and then joined the language seminar for lunch. I heard later from buddy's wife that he could not find me whole day. Glad he's recovered though. Night is dinner with relatives before fellowship.
Day 6 is lunch with another buddy and seminar folks, then prestudy where I don't have to lead for a change. Soon it was fellowship but I was tired out.
Sunday's Indonesian sermon turned out well. It should be acceptable
with a few more chances since this is my fifth. A missionary thanked me for half sponsoring his plane trip. I waited for pth youth for hotpot at my place till 1040 pm. A friend gave me some lilies, which I gladly accepted. It's good to know they can handle the chores since my hand is weak.
February 6, 2018
Day 2 was a busy breakast day with two youngsters, one in college and one in seminary. Our first LCD coworkers meeting was held, followed by farewell lunch for Chi friend. We were all glad there was no meeting for fifth Tuesdays. I received an awkward request: "Hi Victor, our fellowship Core Team wish to ask if you will be willing to come to the fellowship and share with us your mourning experience and how you walk out of your mourning during our fellowship time on 8 Feb (next Thursday)." Our language minister unexpectedly asked me to preach on Sunday even though I only agreed to do Communion previously. This is culture shock and language gap.
On Wednesday I was glad for no leaders meeting for fifth week because I have to work on the mourning talk and language sermon. Still I had language meeting at 3 and chiropractor appointment at 4. It was the shortest language meeting we had to show we are improving.
Day 4 I was supposed to attend a language seminar but a departing friend next day wanted to have breakfast, so I was late. My morning was day off but I seldom get to take it nowadays. Thursday noon was unexpected acupuncture next door and evening was hand massage.
On Friday morning I had impromptu breakfast with Josh an overseas broadcast company leader and then joined the language seminar for lunch. I heard later from buddy's wife that he could not find me whole day. Glad he's recovered though. Night is dinner with relatives before fellowship.
Day 6 is lunch with another buddy and seminar folks, then prestudy where I don't have to lead for a change. Soon it was fellowship but I was tired out.
Sunday's Indonesian sermon turned out well. It should be acceptable
with a few more chances since this is my fifth. A missionary thanked me for half sponsoring his plane trip. I waited for pth youth for hotpot at my place till 1040 pm. A friend gave me some lilies, which I gladly accepted. It's good to know they can handle the chores since my hand is weak.
February 6, 2018
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