Year 3.45 was hectic. On Monday morning I began the day by walking my old neighborhood in Malaysia. The rest of the day was spending the first full day with my brother and his wife, including shopping, having lunch, watching Captain Marvel with them. At night I caught up with Jon who invited me to join his trip.
Day two was visiting my father’s urn followed by a trip to the old market, where I met an old friend Chung, then meeting up with Jon for a three hour local dinner.
Wednesday was a rush because of the distance from the airport, since there was no direct transport there. I got back to Hong Kong in time for a leadership meeting at night plus dinner with coworkers. There was no rest as I joined coworkers for tea and dinner.
Day four was no rest because of meeting a new English coworker for lunch and going through the latest issues. At night I bought some medication and continued with tutoring at night.
On Friday I had to work hard for my sermon translation since I have been away for days. At night I patiently boiled barley for my student from a recipe I brought home with pandan leaf smuggled into my backpack.
Day six was very busy meeting with English core and attending leaders retreat. I attended only an hour the English core meeting and rushed off to lunch with leaders. The noon sessions were lively but I was emotional with a series of coworker events.
Sunday began with a check up for my blister that popped up the night before. The sermon went well, praise God. I finished my prestudy then met up with missionary Jon at home, rested and then we three went for dinner at Social. We had a great time and fellowship.
March 27, 2019
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Year 3.44
Year 3.44 took me to my roots. On Monday I had breakfast with two and skipped lunch due Lent fasting. The morning tutoring was made-up for the HB canceled classes. Later I bought flowers and headed to the chiropractor.
Day two began with a worship meeting. I attended more meetings this week because a lot of coworkers are clearing their holidays. Our division had our first meeting. T also dropped off his toaster oven at my place and I his reference letter to his place.
Wednesday morning was leaders meeting, where I was appointed BI representative. Night was English fellowship for the last time before the new guy arrives, followed by one last meeting with neighbor T before he leaves for USA.
Day four morning was an extremely painful massage on my right foot that felt terribly cold since my stroke. At night was continual tutoring for Greek. It is quite difficult and daunting for both nevertheless.
I took Friday off to focus on my Greek student and it was paying off. Student has improved by leaps and bounds, ready to take a test later. All by grace, I must add.
Day six I canceled my leave because I had fellowship and attended night worship due tomorrow’s travel. I had a good time with buddy and student, along with a drink to comfort P.
On Sunday I left for KL but the AA seat was tight. On arrival my brother whisked me to dinner with KLBC old members and durian later. The church guest house was good enough for me. It feels like I have come home after 32 years away with few trips back!
March 19, 2019
Day two began with a worship meeting. I attended more meetings this week because a lot of coworkers are clearing their holidays. Our division had our first meeting. T also dropped off his toaster oven at my place and I his reference letter to his place.
Wednesday morning was leaders meeting, where I was appointed BI representative. Night was English fellowship for the last time before the new guy arrives, followed by one last meeting with neighbor T before he leaves for USA.
Day four morning was an extremely painful massage on my right foot that felt terribly cold since my stroke. At night was continual tutoring for Greek. It is quite difficult and daunting for both nevertheless.
I took Friday off to focus on my Greek student and it was paying off. Student has improved by leaps and bounds, ready to take a test later. All by grace, I must add.
Day six I canceled my leave because I had fellowship and attended night worship due tomorrow’s travel. I had a good time with buddy and student, along with a drink to comfort P.
On Sunday I left for KL but the AA seat was tight. On arrival my brother whisked me to dinner with KLBC old members and durian later. The church guest house was good enough for me. It feels like I have come home after 32 years away with few trips back!
March 19, 2019
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Year 3.43
Year 3.43 was little trouble in big China. Monday morning was packed with activities, from foot massage to revival meetings. The first message by Kiven broke whatever resistance I have to leadership as I understood now what sacrifice and surrender mean.
Day two was morning and evening revivals, but the morning messages blessed my heart. Lunch was a three tables farewell to Tom who will return to USA. We also had our first coworkers small group sharing with WPK.
On Wednesday I woke to a dream of Doris going out to work and at the same looking for files in a drawer. I was blessed this time because it’s been more than half a year she did not appear in my dream. At late noon I attended language meeting with less drama nowadays.
Day four was a busy one with revival speakers lunch, followed by chiropractor appointment and a visit to the hospital. A part time employee had stage four cancer out of the blue, so shocking .
Friday was the last day of the revivals, which revived me. What’s next in the future is uncertain, but at least I hold no fear or excuses.
Day six was tea with gets at the same time seminary student was facing persecution in HB. At night I had dinner with Gao who is studying at CBI. At midnight student’s plane landed home safely. It was a testing and maturing time for him.
Sunday morning was breakfast with language leaders. By noon I was sick, but I waited for two, but returned home to rest later. Dinner was with Li family and the rest of the night was a happy reunion.
March 12, 2019
Day two was morning and evening revivals, but the morning messages blessed my heart. Lunch was a three tables farewell to Tom who will return to USA. We also had our first coworkers small group sharing with WPK.
On Wednesday I woke to a dream of Doris going out to work and at the same looking for files in a drawer. I was blessed this time because it’s been more than half a year she did not appear in my dream. At late noon I attended language meeting with less drama nowadays.
Day four was a busy one with revival speakers lunch, followed by chiropractor appointment and a visit to the hospital. A part time employee had stage four cancer out of the blue, so shocking .
Friday was the last day of the revivals, which revived me. What’s next in the future is uncertain, but at least I hold no fear or excuses.
Day six was tea with gets at the same time seminary student was facing persecution in HB. At night I had dinner with Gao who is studying at CBI. At midnight student’s plane landed home safely. It was a testing and maturing time for him.
Sunday morning was breakfast with language leaders. By noon I was sick, but I waited for two, but returned home to rest later. Dinner was with Li family and the rest of the night was a happy reunion.
March 12, 2019
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Year 3.42
Year 3.42 was good to my health. Monday was a slow day because my chiropractor was out of town. I ate near my home and spent the day working on my Grammar Bible with little distraction.
Day two was terrible. First I had to do a blood test, which was not cheap. Then I had to fend off pressure for more leadership, which I did admirably, but it was not fun. I could act the part, at most, but there’s no calling.
On Wednesday we had a leaders meeting that ended early nowadays. Lunch was only attended by five. At night I attended English bible study but attendance was low.
Day four was a painful foot massage but at least it’s better now. We did it at different times now to accommodate our schedule and to maximize masseurs holiday leave before March.
On Friday my China son was here to have dinner with me before a month of study at seminary. He worked very hard last month on both Greek I and Hebrew I, in which I did my part. It was a blessing to see him grow.
Day six began with breakfast in Kwai Fong. I had great news from my doctor shortly before dusk. My health passed with flying colors! Am amazing turn since I turned down leadership. At night I feasted at FS LKH with two good USA friends in town.
Sunday’s finance day went better than I thought. The guys did a good job. At night I had Korean dinner at the airport before a friend departed.
March 5, 2019
Day two was terrible. First I had to do a blood test, which was not cheap. Then I had to fend off pressure for more leadership, which I did admirably, but it was not fun. I could act the part, at most, but there’s no calling.
On Wednesday we had a leaders meeting that ended early nowadays. Lunch was only attended by five. At night I attended English bible study but attendance was low.
Day four was a painful foot massage but at least it’s better now. We did it at different times now to accommodate our schedule and to maximize masseurs holiday leave before March.
On Friday my China son was here to have dinner with me before a month of study at seminary. He worked very hard last month on both Greek I and Hebrew I, in which I did my part. It was a blessing to see him grow.
Day six began with breakfast in Kwai Fong. I had great news from my doctor shortly before dusk. My health passed with flying colors! Am amazing turn since I turned down leadership. At night I feasted at FS LKH with two good USA friends in town.
Sunday’s finance day went better than I thought. The guys did a good job. At night I had Korean dinner at the airport before a friend departed.
March 5, 2019
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