Year 3.49 was Easter events and a missions trip. On Monday I went to see my doctor to see what’s wrong with my swollen feet. I got some medication but not enough to warrant a trip to a orthopedist. Next I went to see my chiropractor and a masseur. The whole day treatment was a bill of $2k, but it was well spent!
Day two was chapel in the morning, followed by coworkers meeting. I did not get a lot done. Besides this week I was worried about my bad back. I could barely sit down for half an hour.
Wednesday night leaders meeting ended early and I was back. I tried different ways to rest my back but so far resting on the floor is best. I even forgot a language meeting resting to get ready for night leaders meeting.
Day four was another chiropractor and massage day to save my back from collapsing or turning cold, which is how my feet is feeling nowadays. I had lunch with language coworker.
Friday was Good Friday. I volunteered for two services but got a worker to take my place because my back was no good. My relative Faith joined us for dinner. I was excited my china son was singing.
Day six was a holiday but I was not aware of it but went to the office. At least I got flowers for Doris- a beautiful orchid. Red rain almost drenched my mentor Herman’s dinner to celebrate her daughter ‘s wedding. We slept early for the next day.
On Sunday we woke at 5am to catch the church Easter sunrise service. My mentor Herman Tang spoke at pth worship and youth fellowship. At night we took a three hour flight do theological missions. Praise God I survived the flight with a lot of standing up on the plane.
April 23, 2019
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Year 3.48
Year 3.48 was an injury week. On Monday morning I ended the first week of tutoring for a Christian Leadership class. We watched some videos, did some reading and went over three profiles of leaders- Joseph, Mordecai and Daniel, the three “Prime ministers” in the Bible. At night I had massage for my lower back for a change.
On day two I woke up at 2am from yesterday’s painful massage on my lower back. I did not have enough rest for work, so it was a low activity day. I was relieved to find out I was not scheduled to preach in two weeks time. Greek tutoring ended with my student getting a B, an accomplishment for us both.
Wednesday morning was leaders meeting and I had to present my case for a coworker. Praise God most were on board with my request. I might have to engage with more leaders.
Day four was good and terrible. Good because I sent my women series to publishers. Unfortunately my back gave way when I had lunch with buddy and his deacon. It was so bad I rather stand than sit nowadays, not able to sit more than half an hour. At night we had dinner with hephew Josiah from USA including Mok sisters and family.
Friday I woke to much thanksgiving because I could sleep. I was hurting the whole day, so I could not do much, preferring to stand than sit. My weak legs are not great either.
On day six I woke to praise for another nights sleep. Morning was language core meeting. At later noon I got to see Chinese chiropractor who worked on my lower back and . I was better but was precautious.
Sunday was the big test. Praise God I could sit for more than 45 minutes. At night I had birthday dinner with China son.
April 16, 2019
On day two I woke up at 2am from yesterday’s painful massage on my lower back. I did not have enough rest for work, so it was a low activity day. I was relieved to find out I was not scheduled to preach in two weeks time. Greek tutoring ended with my student getting a B, an accomplishment for us both.
Wednesday morning was leaders meeting and I had to present my case for a coworker. Praise God most were on board with my request. I might have to engage with more leaders.
Day four was good and terrible. Good because I sent my women series to publishers. Unfortunately my back gave way when I had lunch with buddy and his deacon. It was so bad I rather stand than sit nowadays, not able to sit more than half an hour. At night we had dinner with hephew Josiah from USA including Mok sisters and family.
Friday I woke to much thanksgiving because I could sleep. I was hurting the whole day, so I could not do much, preferring to stand than sit. My weak legs are not great either.
On day six I woke to praise for another nights sleep. Morning was language core meeting. At later noon I got to see Chinese chiropractor who worked on my lower back and . I was better but was precautious.
Sunday was the big test. Praise God I could sit for more than 45 minutes. At night I had birthday dinner with China son.
April 16, 2019
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Year 3.47
Year 3.47 was a shock. On Monday I went to my chiropractor but he hardly worked on my swollen leg that bothered me. At night I went for foot massage and the person worked tirelessly on my pain. I decided to continue fasting till Easter.
On day two Buddy and I had lunch with my predecessor who had brought some reconciliation to the church with his report. He was anxious even for a man of his stature.
On Wednesday we had a wonderful leaders prayer meeting, but all fell apart after lunch. I had a rough time trying to convince my colleagues to give others a chance. Buddy did his best jumping up and down coming to my rescue. It was unpleasant for both sides but I did my best.
Thursday was half day, so I waited for the gas company at home in the morning. At night I had do tutoring on leadership.
Friday was tomb sweeping holiday. I had breakfast with Mok sisters who came by to pay respect to Doris at home. We watched some videos for tutoring class. We bought food for home dinner and drank raw barley.
Day six noon was back to church with fellowship at night. Buddy and wife called me for dinner. I was happy to provide fellowship for her.
Sunday was a big day. Herman, Michael and Lucas were in town, the last most unexpectedly. All eight of us had lunch. At night we ate at home - fish and soup.
April 9, 2019
On day two Buddy and I had lunch with my predecessor who had brought some reconciliation to the church with his report. He was anxious even for a man of his stature.
On Wednesday we had a wonderful leaders prayer meeting, but all fell apart after lunch. I had a rough time trying to convince my colleagues to give others a chance. Buddy did his best jumping up and down coming to my rescue. It was unpleasant for both sides but I did my best.
Thursday was half day, so I waited for the gas company at home in the morning. At night I had do tutoring on leadership.
Friday was tomb sweeping holiday. I had breakfast with Mok sisters who came by to pay respect to Doris at home. We watched some videos for tutoring class. We bought food for home dinner and drank raw barley.
Day six noon was back to church with fellowship at night. Buddy and wife called me for dinner. I was happy to provide fellowship for her.
Sunday was a big day. Herman, Michael and Lucas were in town, the last most unexpectedly. All eight of us had lunch. At night we ate at home - fish and soup.
April 9, 2019
Friday, April 5, 2019
Year 3.46
Year 3.46 was a game changer for me. On Monday I had tutoring in the morning as usual but with more challenge into the last week of church fasting. Chiropractor was canceled too.
On day two I had to focus on my coming week’s sermon on 1 John 2. It was disjointed in many ways no matter how much time I put into organizing it. At night my blister popped and it didn’t look good.
On Wednesday morning was our usual leaders meeting, and for one quiet morning I had no agenda listed. The day ended peacefully with lunch. My sermon mind was not working. At night fellowship there was a ppt misunderstanding.
Day four was more pain from foot massage in the morning, followed by lunch with language coworker. I had no breakthrough on my sermon apart from a useful illustration. At night I joined student for more language tutoring.
On Friday we had yum cha. I took the morning off and returned to my office to finish up my PowerPoint in the afternoon. I cringed when I looked at a coworker’s sermon but out of courtesy to his supervisor I did not insist.
Day six morning was troubling as I woke up at 5 am thinking of a coworker’s plight. I decide to write down how to advocate for him. Walking helped. By noon 50percent of the letter was done. Buddy said I had to send it in a day or two or all was lost. At night I fine tuned it to the point it was ready to be sent after a night’s rest.
On Sunday I woke up and put my last touch on a letter up to my sermon standard and sent it at 10am before the dismissal re-evaluation meeting was conducted, not wanting more drama. The sermon was blessed despite the lack of time I put into it. The dismissal meeting went as well as it could. At night pth youth had dinner at my place. It was fun with 12 of us taking a selfie in the lift!
April 2, 2019
On day two I had to focus on my coming week’s sermon on 1 John 2. It was disjointed in many ways no matter how much time I put into organizing it. At night my blister popped and it didn’t look good.
On Wednesday morning was our usual leaders meeting, and for one quiet morning I had no agenda listed. The day ended peacefully with lunch. My sermon mind was not working. At night fellowship there was a ppt misunderstanding.
Day four was more pain from foot massage in the morning, followed by lunch with language coworker. I had no breakthrough on my sermon apart from a useful illustration. At night I joined student for more language tutoring.
On Friday we had yum cha. I took the morning off and returned to my office to finish up my PowerPoint in the afternoon. I cringed when I looked at a coworker’s sermon but out of courtesy to his supervisor I did not insist.
Day six morning was troubling as I woke up at 5 am thinking of a coworker’s plight. I decide to write down how to advocate for him. Walking helped. By noon 50percent of the letter was done. Buddy said I had to send it in a day or two or all was lost. At night I fine tuned it to the point it was ready to be sent after a night’s rest.
On Sunday I woke up and put my last touch on a letter up to my sermon standard and sent it at 10am before the dismissal re-evaluation meeting was conducted, not wanting more drama. The sermon was blessed despite the lack of time I put into it. The dismissal meeting went as well as it could. At night pth youth had dinner at my place. It was fun with 12 of us taking a selfie in the lift!
April 2, 2019
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