Year 4.37 was a bad week for everyone, if ever there was one. Monday started ok with walk at the Peak to remember Doris customarily in the third day of cny. We ate at the famous Gordon Ramsay.
Day two’s coworkers meeting was canceled because it’s still Chinese New Year in hk. Already some leaders were petrified, calling for the cancellation of Sunday worship services, yes no kidding, hk people have scars from 2003 SARS.
By Wednesday coworkers were allowed to work from home. I couldn’t remain home whole day, so I was at the office by lunch. Things don’t look good when our island club houses announced they’ll be closing till February 16.
Day four was a good lunch with Justin. After lunch our senior leaders did a complete turnaround. Worship services finally received a death knell from leaders citing the scarcity of face masks. I was not agreeable especially when our good office was said to be involved in the decision making. No such thing were my two cents worth. I had a foot appointment too.
On Friday Jay and wife came by for lunch packing a dinner box and a box of masks. We had a long talk. I surely hope he will stay around, but things don’t look too good.
Day six was normal to only a few coworkers. I went to office in the afternoon. P and I checked out our neighborhood church for worship tomorrow.
I was ready for worship at csw. The worship was rock style. Warren was at his best but Lee was boring and gibberish at best. I went to get flowers because the day was early. I suddenly realized I missed Doris so I rearranged the room to give my wife her rightful central place.
February 4, 2020
Saturday, February 8, 2020
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Year 4.36
Year 4.36 was a scary virus week. On Monday I finally finished my personal Ezra 8 sermon that took me more than a month. It’s a lot of work but the satisfaction is greater!
Day two morning was a coworkers meeting to see how to divvy up the work now that B coworker is leaving. The two Ks will help to lead prestudy and I will chair the group leaders meeting. I had my haircut to remember Doris tomorrow. Buddy asked me if I were going to a funeral but I also had to counsel X and J about their wedding problems.
Wednesday night was two PA interviews. One worked out but one was problematic. It’s been quite a balancing headcount act lately!
Day four was close to new year so there was lots of cleaning at the house. Met SFs K for lunch. I also had a painful foot massage.
Friday was New Year’s Eve so we went to dragon tribe for lunch with Derek. Our three families dinner was canceled because SARs was menacing two in the nursing profession.
On Saturday things were bad this year due the virus but we went to see 1917 in the mornings and ate at shake shack for the first time. At night we cooked our own spaghetti.
On Sunday the Chungs, the Chius, Roger and I had New Years lunch. Later we had another leaders meeting to tackle the health crisis. At night we had home made chicken mushroom to our satisfaction.
January 28, 2020
Day two morning was a coworkers meeting to see how to divvy up the work now that B coworker is leaving. The two Ks will help to lead prestudy and I will chair the group leaders meeting. I had my haircut to remember Doris tomorrow. Buddy asked me if I were going to a funeral but I also had to counsel X and J about their wedding problems.
Wednesday night was two PA interviews. One worked out but one was problematic. It’s been quite a balancing headcount act lately!
Day four was close to new year so there was lots of cleaning at the house. Met SFs K for lunch. I also had a painful foot massage.
Friday was New Year’s Eve so we went to dragon tribe for lunch with Derek. Our three families dinner was canceled because SARs was menacing two in the nursing profession.
On Saturday things were bad this year due the virus but we went to see 1917 in the mornings and ate at shake shack for the first time. At night we cooked our own spaghetti.
On Sunday the Chungs, the Chius, Roger and I had New Years lunch. Later we had another leaders meeting to tackle the health crisis. At night we had home made chicken mushroom to our satisfaction.
January 28, 2020
Friday, January 24, 2020
Year 4.35
Year 4.35 was a sudden change in pace because I forgot I was preaching this week. Monday was a normal day as we tried a TW Chinese bbq place. It pales in comparison to dragon tribe.
I was shocked by the crossover of secrecy and privacy lately. I asked questions but the legal wall was too high to climb. Separated or D? I figured out the answer lately because silence means scandal. It turned out to be worse.
On Wednesday I took half a day off because I had a hospital check up. There’s nothing the doctor could tell me but at least I got four months of high blood pressure meds. Night was leaders meeting but I was calm as a cucumber because I had answers to the collective secret.
Day four was lunch with SF friend who accompanied his father to Taiwan for the elections. His father voted for a candidate who was his former classmate. Friend is Bloombergish and tells me two elections will define the year, one in hk and another in USA.
On Friday morning I was surprised to know I’m speaking in two days time. I was given a wrong calendar so I had to make up for time like Superman. I had finished two of three points.
Day six was no time to lose but I need a last illustration and found it after three hours. A good illustration is hard to find. Night was fellowship and James needed 16 more books.
Praise the Lord the sermon worked out on Sunday even though I did not sleep well. Andrew challenged me when I said the Bible uses the phrase “keep His commands” and “keep His words” but never “keep His law,” except the last in a negative sense. We had six for our most wonderful reunion dinner.
January 21, 2020
I was shocked by the crossover of secrecy and privacy lately. I asked questions but the legal wall was too high to climb. Separated or D? I figured out the answer lately because silence means scandal. It turned out to be worse.
On Wednesday I took half a day off because I had a hospital check up. There’s nothing the doctor could tell me but at least I got four months of high blood pressure meds. Night was leaders meeting but I was calm as a cucumber because I had answers to the collective secret.
Day four was lunch with SF friend who accompanied his father to Taiwan for the elections. His father voted for a candidate who was his former classmate. Friend is Bloombergish and tells me two elections will define the year, one in hk and another in USA.
On Friday morning I was surprised to know I’m speaking in two days time. I was given a wrong calendar so I had to make up for time like Superman. I had finished two of three points.
Day six was no time to lose but I need a last illustration and found it after three hours. A good illustration is hard to find. Night was fellowship and James needed 16 more books.
Praise the Lord the sermon worked out on Sunday even though I did not sleep well. Andrew challenged me when I said the Bible uses the phrase “keep His commands” and “keep His words” but never “keep His law,” except the last in a negative sense. We had six for our most wonderful reunion dinner.
January 21, 2020
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Year 4.34
Year 4.34 was sad for me remembering Doris’ birthday. Monday was her 57th birthday. I had lunch with Buddies and two but the date was not by design. After dinner I had a chiropractor appointment at Mongkok. We had HiT for early dinner as I spent the rest of the night by myself.
On Day two I weighed myself at 166 lbs, a delightful pound more! I was immersed at the office in translating my Lam 1 sermon into Indonesian for the coming Sunday. Night was highlighted by dinner with the Tais from USA.
On Wednesday I had my full of meetings. First was morning leaders. Next was language meeting, where I had to resolve issues. Third our coworkers small group had our sharing after a two months break.
Day four was a chiropractor appointment, followed by tea with Rachel Lau to see how the Lau family is doing in Kingston, Canada! They’ll be permanent residents in a few months.
Friday morning was breakfast with English coworker, who is getting the hang of things. I was finally done with Indonesian translation and ppt. Night was dinner with Faith before she leaves hk.
Day six began with English core in the morning, where the English leader ran out of time with his long drawn way of sharing and doing things. I had to leave for pth lunch and meeting. Next we had to talk to a yellow pth person whose wife threatened to leave him.
Sermon Sunday arrived and the Indonesian service was very lively, I must add. I left for English worship and then to pth worship to do the benediction. Later at the afternoon baby dedication I heard a song that made me cry thinking of Doris, even at night. I had dinner with six youngsters before I headed home.
January 14, 2020
On Day two I weighed myself at 166 lbs, a delightful pound more! I was immersed at the office in translating my Lam 1 sermon into Indonesian for the coming Sunday. Night was highlighted by dinner with the Tais from USA.
On Wednesday I had my full of meetings. First was morning leaders. Next was language meeting, where I had to resolve issues. Third our coworkers small group had our sharing after a two months break.
Day four was a chiropractor appointment, followed by tea with Rachel Lau to see how the Lau family is doing in Kingston, Canada! They’ll be permanent residents in a few months.
Friday morning was breakfast with English coworker, who is getting the hang of things. I was finally done with Indonesian translation and ppt. Night was dinner with Faith before she leaves hk.
Day six began with English core in the morning, where the English leader ran out of time with his long drawn way of sharing and doing things. I had to leave for pth lunch and meeting. Next we had to talk to a yellow pth person whose wife threatened to leave him.
Sermon Sunday arrived and the Indonesian service was very lively, I must add. I left for English worship and then to pth worship to do the benediction. Later at the afternoon baby dedication I heard a song that made me cry thinking of Doris, even at night. I had dinner with six youngsters before I headed home.
January 14, 2020
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Year 4.33
Year 4.33 was greeting the new year. Monday was the second day leaders retreat. Frankly I was tired and ready to leave for dinner with two. The school discussion made no sense anyway.
Day two was New Year’s Eve. Coworkers meeting was canceled and few came to work. A and J stayed over for the New Year’s 7 am worship tomorrow.
We woke up at 530am to catch the 6am bus to TY and head to church. Everything was perfect and we got there 630am free of traffic trouble. Young attendance was 10 strong and 8 had breakfast together.
Day four was lunch with old friend Ronald. I tried a beyond meat burger for the first time but it was nothing special. It was flat as tofu.
Friday was dinner with Faith before her trip to visit her grandson in two week’s time. She exchanged for me some red packets.
Day six was the unwelcome yearly vetting. The year will be downright challenging with staff turnover an issue even in my division.
Sunday reception for my Lam 3 English sermon was strong, including the Cats song. A guest said I’m a people magnet! Many youth were present, which was a big change. I wanted to join the young for HiT but I had to attend B graduation dinner. Two bought roses for Doris’ birthday tomorrow. I thanked the Lord for a dream this week when Doris said, Blame competition! It doesn’t mean sense now but I take it as a blessing.
January 7, 2020
Day two was New Year’s Eve. Coworkers meeting was canceled and few came to work. A and J stayed over for the New Year’s 7 am worship tomorrow.
We woke up at 530am to catch the 6am bus to TY and head to church. Everything was perfect and we got there 630am free of traffic trouble. Young attendance was 10 strong and 8 had breakfast together.
Day four was lunch with old friend Ronald. I tried a beyond meat burger for the first time but it was nothing special. It was flat as tofu.
Friday was dinner with Faith before her trip to visit her grandson in two week’s time. She exchanged for me some red packets.
Day six was the unwelcome yearly vetting. The year will be downright challenging with staff turnover an issue even in my division.
Sunday reception for my Lam 3 English sermon was strong, including the Cats song. A guest said I’m a people magnet! Many youth were present, which was a big change. I wanted to join the young for HiT but I had to attend B graduation dinner. Two bought roses for Doris’ birthday tomorrow. I thanked the Lord for a dream this week when Doris said, Blame competition! It doesn’t mean sense now but I take it as a blessing.
January 7, 2020
Thursday, January 2, 2020
Year 4.32
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
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, 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
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