Year 4.32 was close to year’s end. Monday’s change of schedule to 3pm by my foot masseur took me by surprise and interrupted the rest of my day.
Day two morning breakfast was with English intern. I also bumped into a neighbor’s sister who told me her sister Helen was dead from a Japan trip. I talked to buddy about some up to no good again.
Wednesday was Christmas Day with Shanghai folks after watoto concert and we all had much fun with gift exchange.
Thursday Boxing Day was recovery from the party yesterday. I slept twice in the afternoon. We hD lunch with Jack’s father who attended the cmas concert. He declined at lunch to accept Christ.
On Friday I went with the young to see the musical Esther by David Quah. It was fun to see a hometown producer. We also had dinner at Dragon Tribe. A young commented I was good socially after I chatted the producer.
Day six Peter and I visited A who was in Caritas for 168 blood pressure. We had lunch after the visit. She didn’t attend worship the next day.
On Sunday I joined leaders retreat on AI. It was so so and sleepy too. At least I got something off my chest with buddy.
December 31, 2019
Thursday, January 2, 2020
Thursday, December 26, 2019
Year 4.31
Year 4.31 was winter solstice week. Monday was a slow day besides a chiropractor appointment. I napped twice after a busy baptism week the day before.
Day two was Christmas lunch at the office. I got a small bear which I gave away but got four clothes hangers in return. I had a long talk with my English coworker.
On Wednesday I had to settle continuing tension between language coworkers. At night was leaders meeting and I finally took my new broom home.
Day four was a busy sermon preparation day as I tried to complete my Lam 3 sermon to my satisfaction. It should be ok after the disaster with Lam 1 previously.
On Friday I finally wrapped up my sermon; only ppt was missing. I had dinner with A before two joined us. They had lots to chat before hiking tomorrow.
Day four morning was icc audit. I did not join ops but lunch. Our partners suggested to allow one to attend yf worship and not join the center. Night was a haircut to remember Doris.
Sunday’s sermon was one of the most motivating. At night four of us had dinner with Moks. It was a very special winter solstice dinner.
December 14, 2019
Day two was Christmas lunch at the office. I got a small bear which I gave away but got four clothes hangers in return. I had a long talk with my English coworker.
On Wednesday I had to settle continuing tension between language coworkers. At night was leaders meeting and I finally took my new broom home.
Day four was a busy sermon preparation day as I tried to complete my Lam 3 sermon to my satisfaction. It should be ok after the disaster with Lam 1 previously.
On Friday I finally wrapped up my sermon; only ppt was missing. I had dinner with A before two joined us. They had lots to chat before hiking tomorrow.
Day four morning was icc audit. I did not join ops but lunch. Our partners suggested to allow one to attend yf worship and not join the center. Night was a haircut to remember Doris.
Sunday’s sermon was one of the most motivating. At night four of us had dinner with Moks. It was a very special winter solstice dinner.
December 14, 2019
Friday, December 20, 2019
Year 4.30
Year 4.30 was a less intense week. On Monday I went to see a chiropractor in Mongkok without drama to fix my left arm. I saw a rthk 6 months later short production that made my tears drop.
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/ch/video-gallery.htm?vid=1496699
Day two was a busy day hopping from one meeting to another. I managed to work on 1 Peter 1 for a short while.
Wednesday morning was a leaders meeting that went 4 1/2hours long for next year’s budget. I had to cancel my next icc meeting out of fatigue.
Day four was not easier. I had lunch with A who had a beef serving with my old friend L and even his replacement D. At least I heard first hand the problem. Dinner was with two leaders.
Friday was weird. A coworker asked if I was ok with the person leaving who said it was fulltime or nothing. Dinner with Mok sister was canceled but I’m looking forward to winter dinner next week.
Day six was another chiropractor appointment. A person told me the library’s public WiFi had scrubbed clean all protest videos on a persons YouTube front page. I had to go through a coworker’s message last minute. Dinner was with buddy and two. Fellowship Christmas program was three hours long so it was exhausting.
Sunday was a full program with baptism. It was festive and I gave books to seven candidates. I had to get flowers that busy afternoon. Separately, at the English worship the speaker gave a good message after I helped tightened up his long sermon.
December 17, 2019
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/ch/video-gallery.htm?vid=1496699
Day two was a busy day hopping from one meeting to another. I managed to work on 1 Peter 1 for a short while.
Wednesday morning was a leaders meeting that went 4 1/2hours long for next year’s budget. I had to cancel my next icc meeting out of fatigue.
Day four was not easier. I had lunch with A who had a beef serving with my old friend L and even his replacement D. At least I heard first hand the problem. Dinner was with two leaders.
Friday was weird. A coworker asked if I was ok with the person leaving who said it was fulltime or nothing. Dinner with Mok sister was canceled but I’m looking forward to winter dinner next week.
Day six was another chiropractor appointment. A person told me the library’s public WiFi had scrubbed clean all protest videos on a persons YouTube front page. I had to go through a coworker’s message last minute. Dinner was with buddy and two. Fellowship Christmas program was three hours long so it was exhausting.
Sunday was a full program with baptism. It was festive and I gave books to seven candidates. I had to get flowers that busy afternoon. Separately, at the English worship the speaker gave a good message after I helped tightened up his long sermon.
December 17, 2019
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Year 4.29
Year 4.29 was a huge human rights week. On Monday I had a lively afternoon interview as a reference for a friend. It took 45 minutes but the questions were direct and revealing.
Day two was an awkward day asi had to talk to someone who felt disjointed in blue. I assured the person I’ll do my best to make room for him to air his side, but his issue is more of anger than politics.
Wednesday morning was prayer meeting for me. A leader shared his disappointment over how he’s perceived lately that resulted in him being passed over. Lunch was a full yum cha session.
Day four was a chiropractor appointment and night was a last minute dinner joining buddy and R.T who were having a night meeting. The company was good and the dinner was a bargain. Youth had a rehearsal.
Friday came and I started working on 1 Peter for my next series to meet HK challenges head on. At lunch I told BJ I saw J from USA last week having breakfast with Some. I was better today after the cold front yesterday tested my knees sorely the first day.
Day six was English core in the morning, followed by lunch with them. I was tired noon on but picked up to attend fellowship at night.
Sunday was a special day. Two led worship and I had company as we walked three hours from Victoria Park at 230pm. We went only up to Wan Chai at 530pm but I had to leave for celebration dinner with Elvin who passed his doctoral oral defense this week. Four others joined me as we had a Moko blast. At the end of the night I had massage for my tired legs.
December 10, 2019
Day two was an awkward day asi had to talk to someone who felt disjointed in blue. I assured the person I’ll do my best to make room for him to air his side, but his issue is more of anger than politics.
Wednesday morning was prayer meeting for me. A leader shared his disappointment over how he’s perceived lately that resulted in him being passed over. Lunch was a full yum cha session.
Day four was a chiropractor appointment and night was a last minute dinner joining buddy and R.T who were having a night meeting. The company was good and the dinner was a bargain. Youth had a rehearsal.
Friday came and I started working on 1 Peter for my next series to meet HK challenges head on. At lunch I told BJ I saw J from USA last week having breakfast with Some. I was better today after the cold front yesterday tested my knees sorely the first day.
Day six was English core in the morning, followed by lunch with them. I was tired noon on but picked up to attend fellowship at night.
Sunday was a special day. Two led worship and I had company as we walked three hours from Victoria Park at 230pm. We went only up to Wan Chai at 530pm but I had to leave for celebration dinner with Elvin who passed his doctoral oral defense this week. Four others joined me as we had a Moko blast. At the end of the night I had massage for my tired legs.
December 10, 2019
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Year 4.28
Year 4.28 was a rapturous week. On Monday it was clear the votes were 70% yellow. The silent majority had made their voice heard. Honestly I don’t think changes are in the air.
Day two’s dialogue became a sharing day, a disappointment for those who wanted more and were promised much. Yet it was good all got to share how fellowships were affected in political times.
Wednesday was morning leaders meeting. We got the unexpected news that candidate was turned down. I had no part in it, although I tried.
Day four lunch was a postponed lunch with China James who is pondering what to do with his life after retirement next year, At school board meeting I met a political assistant who was full of praise for Karl Marx! He hoped to study theology and wanted to be my Sunday school student soon.
Friday was a joyous day as two helped to lead worship at a big event for the first time. Bus stoppages caused me to take a bus to Lai King to bypass TG Kwai Fong. Coworker surprised me by scheduling a guest seminary day.
Day six was a day shift because fellowship was rest day on fifth Saturday. I had a good chiropractor appointment and tried a new fruit restaurant with buddy.
Sunday was nervous time with Lamentations 1, my fourth time now.
We had food after fellowship. Newcomer D touched me with his tears. Sun also attended. His baptism is coming up.
December 3, 2019
Day two’s dialogue became a sharing day, a disappointment for those who wanted more and were promised much. Yet it was good all got to share how fellowships were affected in political times.
Wednesday was morning leaders meeting. We got the unexpected news that candidate was turned down. I had no part in it, although I tried.
Day four lunch was a postponed lunch with China James who is pondering what to do with his life after retirement next year, At school board meeting I met a political assistant who was full of praise for Karl Marx! He hoped to study theology and wanted to be my Sunday school student soon.
Friday was a joyous day as two helped to lead worship at a big event for the first time. Bus stoppages caused me to take a bus to Lai King to bypass TG Kwai Fong. Coworker surprised me by scheduling a guest seminary day.
Day six was a day shift because fellowship was rest day on fifth Saturday. I had a good chiropractor appointment and tried a new fruit restaurant with buddy.
Sunday was nervous time with Lamentations 1, my fourth time now.
We had food after fellowship. Newcomer D touched me with his tears. Sun also attended. His baptism is coming up.
December 3, 2019
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Year 4.27
Year 4.27 is a pleasant climax, for a change. On Monday the passé at Poly U were messy, with no end in sight. Hearts were down and hopes were fading. I had breakfast with CU Alex.
Day two church statement made the rounds with two sides polarized. A few forceful ones made their voice heard, but they were in the minority.
Wednesday night leaders was canceled to be replaced by online voting. I was confirmed handily this way.
Day four’s lunch and tea were canceled. One was sick. I went to get a hair cut for tomorrow. A coworker surprisingly wore the same shirt I wore for work.
Friday was remembering Doris three and a half years loss. I gave coworkers my new book in her memory. At night I had dinner with the boys, who will attend a retreat the next day.
Day six was chiropractor appointment in the afternoon, followed by a rare night preaching session on Lamentations 1, which was my worst sermon for a long time few weeks ago. Praise God it turned out right this time.
Sunday was nervous time as I had to exercise in the morning before preaching at the 8:30am session. At least I remembered the time just last night. There was a graduation ceremony and dinner to attend, and voting to end the night on a high note.
November 29, 2019
Day two church statement made the rounds with two sides polarized. A few forceful ones made their voice heard, but they were in the minority.
Wednesday night leaders was canceled to be replaced by online voting. I was confirmed handily this way.
Day four’s lunch and tea were canceled. One was sick. I went to get a hair cut for tomorrow. A coworker surprisingly wore the same shirt I wore for work.
Friday was remembering Doris three and a half years loss. I gave coworkers my new book in her memory. At night I had dinner with the boys, who will attend a retreat the next day.
Day six was chiropractor appointment in the afternoon, followed by a rare night preaching session on Lamentations 1, which was my worst sermon for a long time few weeks ago. Praise God it turned out right this time.
Sunday was nervous time as I had to exercise in the morning before preaching at the 8:30am session. At least I remembered the time just last night. There was a graduation ceremony and dinner to attend, and voting to end the night on a high note.
November 29, 2019
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Year 4.26
Year 4.26 was an unimaginably bad week. Monday was a boycott day. I almost missed a chiropractor appointment but got there five minutes late after calling that I could cancel because the trains were not moving. Our birthday with colleague Grace was canceled, so was church couples 1111 night.
Day two we had staff prayer meeting for HK and a short meeting. I had a straight talk with buddy about how he’s not leading in his job.
Wednesday transport was so bad I had to turn back home. Leaders morning meeting was canceled. I tried again in the afternoon but it did not work. Thankfully XB called me that her lwy will take care of things.
On day four I had to see two chiropractors but I’m not complaining because it was not easy for them to get around too. Other chiropractors have no patients.
On Friday like many days this week, I got home earlier. I was worried for a CU student who will finally chose to leave campus tomorrow.
Day six morning was a good day because I got to hear Choi speak at our morning worship. It was a good message. Young guys joined me.
Sunday retreat was canceled. It was an extremely bad day for HK as Poly U students were trapped inside the university. I woke up 3am to pray and watch TV.
November 19, 2019
Day two we had staff prayer meeting for HK and a short meeting. I had a straight talk with buddy about how he’s not leading in his job.
Wednesday transport was so bad I had to turn back home. Leaders morning meeting was canceled. I tried again in the afternoon but it did not work. Thankfully XB called me that her lwy will take care of things.
On day four I had to see two chiropractors but I’m not complaining because it was not easy for them to get around too. Other chiropractors have no patients.
On Friday like many days this week, I got home earlier. I was worried for a CU student who will finally chose to leave campus tomorrow.
Day six morning was a good day because I got to hear Choi speak at our morning worship. It was a good message. Young guys joined me.
Sunday retreat was canceled. It was an extremely bad day for HK as Poly U students were trapped inside the university. I woke up 3am to pray and watch TV.
November 19, 2019
Friday, November 15, 2019
Year 4.25
Year 4.25 was disastrous in the worst way possible. Monday was ok as I bought flowers and the usual midst chores but I try to stay home to rest and do some writing.
UST student Chow was shot early 1am Tuesday morning. Coworkers have injection day but I’m beginning to work on Lamentations 3, another beautiful passage.
Wednesday morning was leaders prayer meeting, when I cried for Chow who was in coma. A month ago another boy was shot a day before our prayer meeting. I did not join lunch together because I needed to temper myself down. Percy joined me for lunch and I told him how i felt and I felt better.
Day four was chiropractor day on my half day office. Two joined me for dinner and I snoozed after dinner. Night was at library.
Friday was terrible. Chow passed away and HK was in grief and chaos. It’s Hk’s turning point with vengeance being voiced in the streets. I went with xb and Yf to meet Samuel on what’s the next step for their kids.
Day six was lunch with Peter, eastern and Tracy before pth meeting. The boys were hiking so I left after fellowship. The fellowship had combined groups.
Sunday was last SS class and it was easily my best course. The students bought a lot of my new books that arrived just in time. After all was over we six had hiT.
November 12, 2019
UST student Chow was shot early 1am Tuesday morning. Coworkers have injection day but I’m beginning to work on Lamentations 3, another beautiful passage.
Wednesday morning was leaders prayer meeting, when I cried for Chow who was in coma. A month ago another boy was shot a day before our prayer meeting. I did not join lunch together because I needed to temper myself down. Percy joined me for lunch and I told him how i felt and I felt better.
Day four was chiropractor day on my half day office. Two joined me for dinner and I snoozed after dinner. Night was at library.
Friday was terrible. Chow passed away and HK was in grief and chaos. It’s Hk’s turning point with vengeance being voiced in the streets. I went with xb and Yf to meet Samuel on what’s the next step for their kids.
Day six was lunch with Peter, eastern and Tracy before pth meeting. The boys were hiking so I left after fellowship. The fellowship had combined groups.
Sunday was last SS class and it was easily my best course. The students bought a lot of my new books that arrived just in time. After all was over we six had hiT.
November 12, 2019
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Year 4.24
Year 4.24 was an uneasy week with sermon looming. On Monday I headed to Mui Wo for coworkers retreat and had good conversation and company with KL. The sharing at night was very good.
Day twos retreat was highlighted by Ls good message- humorous, transparent and positive. I feel he’s ready for the challenge ahead. I returned to the office after lunch to get ready for TS preaching tomorrow.
TS turned out better than I thought the next day, so good that a students blue spouse started saying hi to me two days later.
Day four was chiropractor, followed by lunch with a grouchy D leader. I had lots to do with Sunday Lamentations sermon still up in the air. The day was very disappointing as I was the only dissenting vp vote.
On Friday night a pth young man joined us for dinner and stayed overnight because night travel is uneasy nowadays. We went for Vietnamese dinner.
Day six was the busiest day in a long while, with A mom funeral in the morning and buddy daughter’s wedding in the afternoon and dinner at night, so much so I took the day off to attend all! I realized the American in me when I asked a couple blocking our wedding view to please move aside.
Sunday school and sermon was a flop Sunday because the sermon was too lengthy.
We had HiT at Edward before returning home. Still we ate light at night.
November 5, 2019
Day twos retreat was highlighted by Ls good message- humorous, transparent and positive. I feel he’s ready for the challenge ahead. I returned to the office after lunch to get ready for TS preaching tomorrow.
TS turned out better than I thought the next day, so good that a students blue spouse started saying hi to me two days later.
Day four was chiropractor, followed by lunch with a grouchy D leader. I had lots to do with Sunday Lamentations sermon still up in the air. The day was very disappointing as I was the only dissenting vp vote.
On Friday night a pth young man joined us for dinner and stayed overnight because night travel is uneasy nowadays. We went for Vietnamese dinner.
Day six was the busiest day in a long while, with A mom funeral in the morning and buddy daughter’s wedding in the afternoon and dinner at night, so much so I took the day off to attend all! I realized the American in me when I asked a couple blocking our wedding view to please move aside.
Sunday school and sermon was a flop Sunday because the sermon was too lengthy.
We had HiT at Edward before returning home. Still we ate light at night.
November 5, 2019
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Year 4.23
Year 4.23 was slightly better but cops are making things worse. On Monday I walked to Mongkok to see the damage there as it was not too far from flower street. I got my hair cut for tomorrow as well.
Day two was the 41st month of Doris’ loss. Coworkers meeting was as usual but we had to hold the fort for the diverse of opinions among coworkers and one irritant than others.
On Wednesday morning leaders decided not to entertain absentees to rewrite suggestions without discussion. It was a long meeting but I did my part to lead Lam 1 devotion on the spot. I gave a blunt response to
the candidate of choice from the senior leaders.
On Day four I woke up to a dream of Doris wanted by FBI! Our coworkers met old coworker S for breakfast. I went to chiropractor for an hour and half the group was still talking till lunch!
On Friday morning I went to my first walk up the island reservoir. It was very good steep walk and exercise for my wobbly legs. Later I had breakfast with language coworker to help with speakers schedule for the new quarter.
On Saturday I waited at home for my foot masseur, who wanted to place his massage table at my place. I felt bad at the death of his father. At night I listened to L’s sermon on 2 Kings 2.
Sunday school was into the eight week and we had a good time as usual. Jonah’s request to die, like Elijah with the same imperative, made me emotional. We had a good HiT and prayer. At night I got ready for tomorrow’s Mui Wo retreat.
Oct 28, 2019
Day two was the 41st month of Doris’ loss. Coworkers meeting was as usual but we had to hold the fort for the diverse of opinions among coworkers and one irritant than others.
On Wednesday morning leaders decided not to entertain absentees to rewrite suggestions without discussion. It was a long meeting but I did my part to lead Lam 1 devotion on the spot. I gave a blunt response to
the candidate of choice from the senior leaders.
On Day four I woke up to a dream of Doris wanted by FBI! Our coworkers met old coworker S for breakfast. I went to chiropractor for an hour and half the group was still talking till lunch!
On Friday morning I went to my first walk up the island reservoir. It was very good steep walk and exercise for my wobbly legs. Later I had breakfast with language coworker to help with speakers schedule for the new quarter.
On Saturday I waited at home for my foot masseur, who wanted to place his massage table at my place. I felt bad at the death of his father. At night I listened to L’s sermon on 2 Kings 2.
Sunday school was into the eight week and we had a good time as usual. Jonah’s request to die, like Elijah with the same imperative, made me emotional. We had a good HiT and prayer. At night I got ready for tomorrow’s Mui Wo retreat.
Oct 28, 2019
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