Year 4.22 was just as dramatic as the past weeks. On Monday we had a quiet breakfast and then lunch before the bus arrived. As usual I went to flower street to buy flowers for Doris. The rest of the day was refreshing to get ready for the week.
Day two I met two coworkers, one to adjust roles and fellowship, and the second for dinner because his wife is out of town. Unexpectedly we bumped into four dragons Ivan.
I was not looking forward to Wednesday because of a difficult wedding rehearsal at night. At least buddy and I had a good dinner with two deacons and an early dismissal at night leaders meeting due mtrs 10pm closure.
Day four was focusing on Lam 3, hopefully I can get all my observations in by the weekend. I also have a chiropractor appointment for my left arm, which is not improving.
Bless Faith’s heart. On Friday my relative brought me fish for the night’s meal. I finally completed my preliminary message on Lam 1.
Day six morning was the wedding and I was well prepared, so was my sermon speaking coworker. The rest of the night fellowship was canceled, so we left for early dinner.
Sunday school was good as usual. I had breakfast and rested before worship. I was almost caught in the closure of transport services for another week after HiT with youth. Other young people with we’re not so fortunate. For dinner I went to a neighbors home for ramen.
October 22, 2019
Friday, October 25, 2019
Friday, October 18, 2019
Year 4.21
Year 4.21 is unbelievably bad. Monday was so bad after the chaos yesterday that I had to cancel lunch appointment with a rep of an organization. At least I stayed home and did some hiking.
Day two was back to normal. I started working on Lamentations 1 and saw the beauty in it. In the meantime 1 Kings 19 for Sunday is on my mind.
On Wednesday we had a morning leaders meeting but I skipped team lunch with buddy and joined language prayer immediately after. At least I got the two leaders to agree on closing 4pm coming Sunday.
Day four lunch was with Raymond. He has his thinking but I think he got caught in taking sides. At night I had TS meeting and invited Keith to hear me speaking in English this week.
On Friday I finished my coming Sunday’s ppt. I was happy I found a depression illustration for my sermon.
Day six brings a lot of anxiety with the protesters marching past the church. Our night worship was almost canceled but for my last minute intervention, saying “Wait.” Night fellowship was canceled.
Sunday sermon was very well received. Creamy asked for prayer. I had high tea with youth but received an emergency text that sent me to the cswps comforting a family. My coworker took over two hours later but the crisis was till midnight.
October 15, 2019
Day two was back to normal. I started working on Lamentations 1 and saw the beauty in it. In the meantime 1 Kings 19 for Sunday is on my mind.
On Wednesday we had a morning leaders meeting but I skipped team lunch with buddy and joined language prayer immediately after. At least I got the two leaders to agree on closing 4pm coming Sunday.
Day four lunch was with Raymond. He has his thinking but I think he got caught in taking sides. At night I had TS meeting and invited Keith to hear me speaking in English this week.
On Friday I finished my coming Sunday’s ppt. I was happy I found a depression illustration for my sermon.
Day six brings a lot of anxiety with the protesters marching past the church. Our night worship was almost canceled but for my last minute intervention, saying “Wait.” Night fellowship was canceled.
Sunday sermon was very well received. Creamy asked for prayer. I had high tea with youth but received an emergency text that sent me to the cswps comforting a family. My coworker took over two hours later but the crisis was till midnight.
October 15, 2019
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Year 4.20
Year 4.20 was another crazy week, if not craziest yet. I invited the boys over for lunch and we ate Vietnamese dinner at KT An Nam. Overall we had lots of fun with three other young people.
Day two was a big day. I took the boys to Dragon Tribe for the biggest bbq treat. We went home for exercise and food. The national day chaos forced a youth to stay overnight because he could not return to shatin but it was good bonding.
On Wednesday I skipped prayer lunch to visit the place where the boy was shot. It helped me to deal with the stress and mixed feelings. I felt relieved afterwards. We also had our small coworkers group sharing.
Day four was a chiropractor appointment in late afternoon. Otherwise I had to get ready Sunday’s sermon and translation on 1 John 4.
On Friday I started working on our sudden turnaround sermon on Lamentations 1 for next month. It is surprisingly refreshing rather than alarming passage.
On day six all transport was paralyzed and morning worship was canceled. I did not go to the office but I was glad I had almost finished my sermon and ppt for tomorrow.
On Sunday I taught Sunday school on Jonah 2 but did not have lunch with my students because I had to rest and preach in the next hour. The sermon was well received and revises my sermon after lunch. We went out for food after fellowship but was caught in mtr closure, so we had to walk to Kwai Fong and took a bus to Kwai Fong and then to island.
October 8, 2019
Day two was a big day. I took the boys to Dragon Tribe for the biggest bbq treat. We went home for exercise and food. The national day chaos forced a youth to stay overnight because he could not return to shatin but it was good bonding.
On Wednesday I skipped prayer lunch to visit the place where the boy was shot. It helped me to deal with the stress and mixed feelings. I felt relieved afterwards. We also had our small coworkers group sharing.
Day four was a chiropractor appointment in late afternoon. Otherwise I had to get ready Sunday’s sermon and translation on 1 John 4.
On Friday I started working on our sudden turnaround sermon on Lamentations 1 for next month. It is surprisingly refreshing rather than alarming passage.
On day six all transport was paralyzed and morning worship was canceled. I did not go to the office but I was glad I had almost finished my sermon and ppt for tomorrow.
On Sunday I taught Sunday school on Jonah 2 but did not have lunch with my students because I had to rest and preach in the next hour. The sermon was well received and revises my sermon after lunch. We went out for food after fellowship but was caught in mtr closure, so we had to walk to Kwai Fong and took a bus to Kwai Fong and then to island.
October 8, 2019
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Year 4.19
Year 4.19 seems unreal heading to China’s 70th anniversary. On Monday we had lunch with the Mok sisters. Vivien was in town for one day. Amazingly my good friend Albert from USA was in town too. My publisher sent me my new book cover, so the book is set for release in as fast as three weeks.
Day two was a busy day heading into next week’s holiday. I had to work hard on 1 John 4, as well as the translation. It is taking shape but I’m not confident. At night I visited a coworker at KW.
On Wednesday we had leaders meeting in the morning. I don’t think we accomplished much although we worked fast. The new leadership has a lot of challenges ahead for sure.
Day four lunch was spent at chiropractor office. He worked on my bad left hand. It was painful but at least he’s the only person willing to try. My foot masseur’s father is critical at the hospital.
Friday morning was supposed to be at Starbucks but coworker had diarrhea. I was so busy with hospital coworker that others are secondary.
Day six morning was a good start as I managed to buy six Apple magazines. Lunch was visiting K again before he was discharged. I treated myself to Paisano for the third time.
Sunday school was a blessing again, this time finally finishing Jonah chapter one. After lunch I led prestudy for a coworker who was sick. I took five youth for high tea and got flowers for Doris. At PE we met a lot of cops, so we bypassed them for another turnstile.
October 1, 2019
Day two was a busy day heading into next week’s holiday. I had to work hard on 1 John 4, as well as the translation. It is taking shape but I’m not confident. At night I visited a coworker at KW.
On Wednesday we had leaders meeting in the morning. I don’t think we accomplished much although we worked fast. The new leadership has a lot of challenges ahead for sure.
Day four lunch was spent at chiropractor office. He worked on my bad left hand. It was painful but at least he’s the only person willing to try. My foot masseur’s father is critical at the hospital.
Friday morning was supposed to be at Starbucks but coworker had diarrhea. I was so busy with hospital coworker that others are secondary.
Day six morning was a good start as I managed to buy six Apple magazines. Lunch was visiting K again before he was discharged. I treated myself to Paisano for the third time.
Sunday school was a blessing again, this time finally finishing Jonah chapter one. After lunch I led prestudy for a coworker who was sick. I took five youth for high tea and got flowers for Doris. At PE we met a lot of cops, so we bypassed them for another turnstile.
October 1, 2019
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Year 4.18
Year 4.18 was not getting better in HK with citizens fighting against each other. On Monday I bought flowers as usual at PE and had a foot massage before sunset. At night I hop onto a ferry to ifc for a previously canceled dinner from the night before due unrest.
Day two was work as usual. I had started to drink coffee since last week and so far I have more energy. This morning was another week of an hour’s walking besides another half an hour swimming/gym. I spent time looking for illustrations on 1 John 4, which is my sermon next week.
Wednesday was leaders meeting. The meeting ended early because our leader had to leave 2pm.
Lunch was good. I could even go to language meeting after a short rest.
Day four was subbing for a night fellowship because my coworker K was hospitalized, so my foot massage was canceled. It was refreshing to see the group’s ability to handle fellowship by themselves.
Friday lunch was farewell to Loh and dinner was with Doris’ two Kingston friends. One friend was yellow and the other was blue but they only found out they had different ideologies that night. Visitors to hk had lessened, we can feel it that night in Jordan.
Saturday lunch was with my Indon counterpart and a few coworkers. I waited for two to join me to visit my hospitalized coworker. We had Italian dinner at Paisanos before I had a haircut at home.
Sunday was a good Sunday school and a thoughtful visitor’s sermon. I had high tea with the youth group and took the bus home. It was also the three years four months of Doris’ loss so I bought flowers.
September 24, 2019
Day two was work as usual. I had started to drink coffee since last week and so far I have more energy. This morning was another week of an hour’s walking besides another half an hour swimming/gym. I spent time looking for illustrations on 1 John 4, which is my sermon next week.
Wednesday was leaders meeting. The meeting ended early because our leader had to leave 2pm.
Lunch was good. I could even go to language meeting after a short rest.
Day four was subbing for a night fellowship because my coworker K was hospitalized, so my foot massage was canceled. It was refreshing to see the group’s ability to handle fellowship by themselves.
Friday lunch was farewell to Loh and dinner was with Doris’ two Kingston friends. One friend was yellow and the other was blue but they only found out they had different ideologies that night. Visitors to hk had lessened, we can feel it that night in Jordan.
Saturday lunch was with my Indon counterpart and a few coworkers. I waited for two to join me to visit my hospitalized coworker. We had Italian dinner at Paisanos before I had a haircut at home.
Sunday was a good Sunday school and a thoughtful visitor’s sermon. I had high tea with the youth group and took the bus home. It was also the three years four months of Doris’ loss so I bought flowers.
September 24, 2019
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Year 4.17
Year 4.17 was a big week as I monitored my health. I was released on Monday from pmh after the ECG, X-ray and CT scan turned out negative. Relative Marion and I had Simply Life lunch before I visited my local doctor, who gave me medication for vertigo.
Day two was a home rest for me. The dizzy spell persisted when I turned, bent, jerk, laid down or looked down. I tried complete rest but my mind was active doing work.
On Wednesday I was tired of my helplessness,so I returned to morning exercise, walking more than previously. After a short rest I returned to work for a meeting but it was canceled. After lunch and a bit of work on Jonah I went home for a nap and resumed work in the clubhouse, where I managed to write two outlines. Praise God, because I was stuck on 1 John 4 and 5 for some time.
Day four was half day, so I scheduled a chiropractor and a foot massage appointment. The rest of the night was spent working on Moses series study guide.
Friday was Festival day, so we got off at 4pm. I took a bus to Kwai Fong rather than mtr since it was tear gassed and bought bbq pork to the home of the Laus, who graciously invited me for dinner. His wife encouraged me to take two flights of steps to strengthen my feet and it worked immediately when we practiced it.
Day six was still public holiday. First Jay and Amy came by to my house so that Amy the nurse can monitor my heartbeat for 24 hours. Then Mok sisters came by to visit Doris because Vivien is in town. We went to Oma’s for lunch. The rest of the day was relaxing.
The next days Sunday school was enjoyable but I was too tired and shortened my breakfast before worship began. A quick nap after lunch did wonders and I was energized. My dinner with a USA friend at ifc was canceled because of unrest in Admiralty.
September 17, 2019
Day two was a home rest for me. The dizzy spell persisted when I turned, bent, jerk, laid down or looked down. I tried complete rest but my mind was active doing work.
On Wednesday I was tired of my helplessness,so I returned to morning exercise, walking more than previously. After a short rest I returned to work for a meeting but it was canceled. After lunch and a bit of work on Jonah I went home for a nap and resumed work in the clubhouse, where I managed to write two outlines. Praise God, because I was stuck on 1 John 4 and 5 for some time.
Day four was half day, so I scheduled a chiropractor and a foot massage appointment. The rest of the night was spent working on Moses series study guide.
Friday was Festival day, so we got off at 4pm. I took a bus to Kwai Fong rather than mtr since it was tear gassed and bought bbq pork to the home of the Laus, who graciously invited me for dinner. His wife encouraged me to take two flights of steps to strengthen my feet and it worked immediately when we practiced it.
Day six was still public holiday. First Jay and Amy came by to my house so that Amy the nurse can monitor my heartbeat for 24 hours. Then Mok sisters came by to visit Doris because Vivien is in town. We went to Oma’s for lunch. The rest of the day was relaxing.
The next days Sunday school was enjoyable but I was too tired and shortened my breakfast before worship began. A quick nap after lunch did wonders and I was energized. My dinner with a USA friend at ifc was canceled because of unrest in Admiralty.
September 17, 2019
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Year 4.16
Year 4.16 was a dizzying week. Monday was a relaxing flower street day. I noticed Prince Edward mtr was closed. I got hang out with my buddies to see how things are for L’s future. Next was foot massage, dinner and writing for the rest of the day. HK politics was was too much so I’m distancing myself some.
Day two was a relaxing day but there was still much to do in anticipation of preaching more than once a week the next four months. A USA friend W was in town and we had dinner together.
Wednesday was lunch with S who was leaving. The disappointment was too much for the person, and buddy and I listened but the expectations were too high to bridge. Night leaders meeting ended 11am, earlier than usual.
Day four was a chiropractor and foot massage appointment. I’ve been working on the Jonah SS that will start on Sunday. It is rounding up but more is needed for ten weeks of class.
Friday was more or less the same with Jonah my main concern. I wasn’t sure my spiritual son was coming for dinner but still I filled up the rest of the night schedule.
Day six was very busy with English meeting followed by pth meeting. I attended an opera for a change at night after our dinner but my feet stiffened from walking.
Sunday was a bad start. I woke up to feeling dizzy a few times. At least I survived SS but skipped morning worship for the big AGM. After deacons meeting I headed home and rest. After continual dizziness, I checked myself into hospital but my two coworkers and neighbors accompanied me. I was finally admitted after 2am! My poor coworkers!
September 10, 2019
Day two was a relaxing day but there was still much to do in anticipation of preaching more than once a week the next four months. A USA friend W was in town and we had dinner together.
Wednesday was lunch with S who was leaving. The disappointment was too much for the person, and buddy and I listened but the expectations were too high to bridge. Night leaders meeting ended 11am, earlier than usual.
Day four was a chiropractor and foot massage appointment. I’ve been working on the Jonah SS that will start on Sunday. It is rounding up but more is needed for ten weeks of class.
Friday was more or less the same with Jonah my main concern. I wasn’t sure my spiritual son was coming for dinner but still I filled up the rest of the night schedule.
Day six was very busy with English meeting followed by pth meeting. I attended an opera for a change at night after our dinner but my feet stiffened from walking.
Sunday was a bad start. I woke up to feeling dizzy a few times. At least I survived SS but skipped morning worship for the big AGM. After deacons meeting I headed home and rest. After continual dizziness, I checked myself into hospital but my two coworkers and neighbors accompanied me. I was finally admitted after 2am! My poor coworkers!
September 10, 2019
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Year 4.15
Year 4.15 did not get any better in HK with school around the corner. On Monday I had coffee with Frank and headed to Edward to buy flowers. I try to rest more on my day off.
Day two began with worship department meeting. It ended earlier than usual and the rest of the day was ordinary. At night I started working on my Moses series study questions. It was a relief so that my mind is not focused on city drama and politics.
Wednesday was leadership meeting. With HK erupting, issues multiply. We ended by 2 pm and had lunch together. I wrote as much as I can these days.
Day four was a relaxing half day, but still I had to see my chiropractor. I was glad the appointment was over because a customer’s politics annoyed me. I had a foot massage in the evening.
On Friday I had breakfast with English coworker, who is gung-ho to get things done, but experience is precious. At night we had a great dinner with China cowalkers!
Day six was avocado breakfast at home before lunch at Kitchen. I got ready for my sermon tomorrow and then we had dinner at Bugis.
We thought of attending worship but there was much homework to complete.
Sunday sermon went well but not fresh because it’s an old message. I had lunch with Gao and Tracy then hopped over to hear Rong testimony. I went to get flowers for fear of another boycott tomorrow. We went for high tea before the day was over.
September 3, 2019
Day two began with worship department meeting. It ended earlier than usual and the rest of the day was ordinary. At night I started working on my Moses series study questions. It was a relief so that my mind is not focused on city drama and politics.
Wednesday was leadership meeting. With HK erupting, issues multiply. We ended by 2 pm and had lunch together. I wrote as much as I can these days.
Day four was a relaxing half day, but still I had to see my chiropractor. I was glad the appointment was over because a customer’s politics annoyed me. I had a foot massage in the evening.
On Friday I had breakfast with English coworker, who is gung-ho to get things done, but experience is precious. At night we had a great dinner with China cowalkers!
Day six was avocado breakfast at home before lunch at Kitchen. I got ready for my sermon tomorrow and then we had dinner at Bugis.
We thought of attending worship but there was much homework to complete.
Sunday sermon went well but not fresh because it’s an old message. I had lunch with Gao and Tracy then hopped over to hear Rong testimony. I went to get flowers for fear of another boycott tomorrow. We went for high tea before the day was over.
September 3, 2019
Monday, August 26, 2019
Year 4.14
Year 4.14 regressed in HK. On Monday I got a deserved rest from preaching the day before. The day was usually for flower shopping in Prince Edward in memory of Doris. I met up with coworkers for a drink and got my foot massage for the day.
Day two was anxious time because I have to preach in coworkers chapel but the attendance was low. I went to kwun tong to join a coworker and a guest David for dinner. The return home was a long hour and 25 minutes.
Wednesday was a long day ahead, so I got my haircut in the morning for Doris’ big day tomorrow . At night was leaders meeting but I was glad the next morning was a rest day. The issues are trivial but personnel again got in the way.
Day four was half day at work. I finished the last correction to the book and added a new illustration and finally submitted the manuscript to the publisher for our new book 給她讚賞.
Friday was another birthday lunch, this time by pth coworkers. I started translating my Ex 18 sermon for next week. At night missionary Lewis joined us for dinner, staying two nights at my home.
Day six was breakfast at the pier before we did some work at the clubhouse. I put the ladies English version together at long last. At night I went both to fellowship and worship.
On Sunday we had breakfast to brainstorm my new project Structure Bible. Speaker King was a hit and coworkers met A for our staff position. Night dinner was high tea at Edward Restaurant. The night was worst in hk yet.
August 27, 2019
Day two was anxious time because I have to preach in coworkers chapel but the attendance was low. I went to kwun tong to join a coworker and a guest David for dinner. The return home was a long hour and 25 minutes.
Wednesday was a long day ahead, so I got my haircut in the morning for Doris’ big day tomorrow . At night was leaders meeting but I was glad the next morning was a rest day. The issues are trivial but personnel again got in the way.
Day four was half day at work. I finished the last correction to the book and added a new illustration and finally submitted the manuscript to the publisher for our new book 給她讚賞.
Friday was another birthday lunch, this time by pth coworkers. I started translating my Ex 18 sermon for next week. At night missionary Lewis joined us for dinner, staying two nights at my home.
Day six was breakfast at the pier before we did some work at the clubhouse. I put the ladies English version together at long last. At night I went both to fellowship and worship.
On Sunday we had breakfast to brainstorm my new project Structure Bible. Speaker King was a hit and coworkers met A for our staff position. Night dinner was high tea at Edward Restaurant. The night was worst in hk yet.
August 27, 2019
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Year 4.13
Year 4.13 was a sigh of relief in HK. I got a good rest after pouring all my energy into my Mandarin 1 John 3 sermon the day before. I will improve on it for my English sermon on Sunday.
On day two morning I heard a very good interview of Darrell Johnsonnthat inspired me to deal with an issue in my life. The denomination’s political talk in the morning was somewhat flat, as of all things lately. I finally got back Doris’ diary to finish up our new book on Women in the Bible. The debriefing on open house went smoothly.
Wednesday morning was leaders meeting and it was ok with all the city turmoil in context. I was grateful I finally got the book done with Doris’ application questions chosen. I found out there was one chapter in my new book left undone, so I have to wait for translation.
On day four I attended denomination prayer but there was no energy or emotion. Few came out for prayer. The weekend is coming, so people don’t know what to expect.
Friday morning was at the funeral parlor with staff YK whose in-law passed away. We talked about how to revamp ministry and had lunch with coworkers. High tea birthday treat was given by English staff. Night was the best as my inner circle came to celebrate my birthday. Sons, relatives and buddies were in attendance.
On day six I could relax a bit but I had to meet English stafff for lunch, finish up my Sunday sermon, attend night fellowship and hear a coworker at night worship.
Sunday arrived and I was in good spirits after revamping the last point. The shanghai cowalkers had a lunch for me. I had to attend both the baptism and Indonesian Independence Day and then dinner with pth fellowship with baptism candidates to close out the day. Praise God, the weekend rallies were free of violence!
August 20, 2019
On day two morning I heard a very good interview of Darrell Johnsonnthat inspired me to deal with an issue in my life. The denomination’s political talk in the morning was somewhat flat, as of all things lately. I finally got back Doris’ diary to finish up our new book on Women in the Bible. The debriefing on open house went smoothly.
Wednesday morning was leaders meeting and it was ok with all the city turmoil in context. I was grateful I finally got the book done with Doris’ application questions chosen. I found out there was one chapter in my new book left undone, so I have to wait for translation.
On day four I attended denomination prayer but there was no energy or emotion. Few came out for prayer. The weekend is coming, so people don’t know what to expect.
Friday morning was at the funeral parlor with staff YK whose in-law passed away. We talked about how to revamp ministry and had lunch with coworkers. High tea birthday treat was given by English staff. Night was the best as my inner circle came to celebrate my birthday. Sons, relatives and buddies were in attendance.
On day six I could relax a bit but I had to meet English stafff for lunch, finish up my Sunday sermon, attend night fellowship and hear a coworker at night worship.
Sunday arrived and I was in good spirits after revamping the last point. The shanghai cowalkers had a lunch for me. I had to attend both the baptism and Indonesian Independence Day and then dinner with pth fellowship with baptism candidates to close out the day. Praise God, the weekend rallies were free of violence!
August 20, 2019
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