Year 4.5

Year 4.5 was preparation for a sermon and a trip. On Monday I mindlessly dashed off to a Chinese chiropractor appointment on the wrong  day but at least I had more time with Frank and Peter instead on the island. After lunch we went for a slow walk and had coffee before we parted. Paul L was in hk but he was sick, so I did not have to show him around.

Day two and my last western chiropractor appointment was canceled because of the turnover meeting. It did not go well, so I’m obliged to take the small window of opportunity to turn things around and turn the tide at the next big meeting. The bar is impossible to scale on the both sides.

On Wednesday buddy and I had a short dinner with our two division associates, followed by leaders meeting that ended close to midnight. Sleeping was difficult but I managed to sleep before 1am to avoid getting drowsy next day.

Day four was a change from the usual lunch. A former USA church member Lawrence was in town for missions, teaching Sunday school to immigrant children. He also brought goodies that I cannot finish on my own.

On Friday some called me for lunch to make me change my mind but it did not work. I did not want to stay too long, so I opted for a hair cut to prepare for next day. Later a 50 something seminary grad asked me for advice for graduation from his liberal seminary lately. I did the best I could and gave him my latest book. At night I had dinner with Faith and attended the first part of fellowship, where S requested me to hurry others on correcting minutes.

Day six is the monthly anniversary of Doris’ loss. It’s been three years and one month since. I got her flowers yesterday. I had lunch with buddy before he attended C seminary graduation.

Sunday was packed. Besides teaching SS I preached on Acts 11, a delightful text on persecution. After worship I dashed off to catch an earlier bus to the airport. The transit was not as bad as I thought and landed 1130pm. My contact was a former student, to my surprise. Alls well in NW and looking forward to the week of teaching ahead.

June 25, 2019