Year 5.4 was nearly past four years and one month to Dors’ loss. It’s a joy to remember her! On Monday I went to buy dumplings and masks, just one bus ride away. Masks was $10 each!
Day two was farewell lunch for six coworkers, some due retirement and some emigration! Another exodus is coming at years end.
Wednesday was leaders meeting, but I managed to join a younger group for zoom prayer after the meeting. I was glad I could finish up Mark 1 for another new book, finishing the third chapter so far.
Day four was a visit to the chiropractor plus senior lunch, where we talked about my objections to a candidate. Seems like I lost favor with top brass.
On Friday We finally put our department team together after months of resistance and reluctance. Our concerns are politics, relationships and balance. Night was better because we had dinner with relative Chiu.
Day six was slow except for music practice and dinner. Fellowship has started so we did not share and pray like before.
Sunday was busy due Fathers Day. We still had our dessert and I bought flowers but I forgot my hair cut!
June 23, 2020
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Year 5.3
Year 5.3 was a weather nightmare. On Monday I ate my Mac lunch but this time surrounded by students who were in full force after returning to school. I waited a bit so I could have my lunch in peace.
Day two was a return to office with zoom no longer provided. We had a short sharing for division workers and later faced heavyweights G n E to give my reS input. It was a very good meeting. R called that night for briefing.
Wednesday morning leaders had less flare now that things are off the chest. The meeting ended early with all joining lunch. I even winked at Q. I enjoyed night prayer group as usual.
Day four was half day as I went for my chiropractor appointment. I started looking at John 17 to be next chapel speaker. I feel too weird nowadays being so vocal.
Friday was a peaceful day as I looked more into John 17. The day was gone before I knew it. I was glad I’m finishing up the old 50 episode TV series 義不容情.
Day six was lively as usual. R dropped into my office for lunch. We had AV training followed by praise team. The work was ok, cut short by the pianist’s lack of availability. After dinner I had a good talk with a young man about going oversees if he need to in the future.
Sunday morning was a new ICC venue. I joined them in singing before I returned to pth and English. It was a long time I haven’t met Greg since school days and we hardly know each other from school since he was incoming and I was graduating. I had dessert with coworker and bought flowers for Doris as usual to end the day.
June 26, 2030
Day two was a return to office with zoom no longer provided. We had a short sharing for division workers and later faced heavyweights G n E to give my reS input. It was a very good meeting. R called that night for briefing.
Wednesday morning leaders had less flare now that things are off the chest. The meeting ended early with all joining lunch. I even winked at Q. I enjoyed night prayer group as usual.
Day four was half day as I went for my chiropractor appointment. I started looking at John 17 to be next chapel speaker. I feel too weird nowadays being so vocal.
Friday was a peaceful day as I looked more into John 17. The day was gone before I knew it. I was glad I’m finishing up the old 50 episode TV series 義不容情.
Day six was lively as usual. R dropped into my office for lunch. We had AV training followed by praise team. The work was ok, cut short by the pianist’s lack of availability. After dinner I had a good talk with a young man about going oversees if he need to in the future.
Sunday morning was a new ICC venue. I joined them in singing before I returned to pth and English. It was a long time I haven’t met Greg since school days and we hardly know each other from school since he was incoming and I was graduating. I had dessert with coworker and bought flowers for Doris as usual to end the day.
June 26, 2030
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Year 5.2
Year 5.2 is a combustible week for me. Monday was my usual Mac day. I enjoy the less crowded atmosphere before the students return to the restaurant in full force next week. I managed to find muesli in a nearby supermarket.
Day two was a good coworkers meeting. I worry about a new staff’s well-being although I do not work directly with the person.
Wednesday morning meeting was not pretty. It was a disaster as one after another voiced their views. A lot was said about new plans. Lunch tempered all but things were going nowhere.
Day four was a good chiropractor appointment. After more than a year working on the front side of my leg the chiropractor finally worked on my back, all according to his plan!
On Friday we had lunch with birthday coworkers but we had to go earlier because there was no booking.
Day six morning was English core and then lunch together, seven strong. Music practice was sparsely attended but my bass guitar coworker had the time of his life. Without a valid pianist the two guitarists followed along YouTube music. A young guy D joined us but getting permission for him to join was really messy.
Sunday morning was check-in with ICC then PTH and English before returning to pth. Lunch was for four only, treating young Jeff for his hard work. Later we had dessert again at PE before calling it a day. At night I got a new mask from my neighbor!
June 9, 2020
Day two was a good coworkers meeting. I worry about a new staff’s well-being although I do not work directly with the person.
Wednesday morning meeting was not pretty. It was a disaster as one after another voiced their views. A lot was said about new plans. Lunch tempered all but things were going nowhere.
Day four was a good chiropractor appointment. After more than a year working on the front side of my leg the chiropractor finally worked on my back, all according to his plan!
On Friday we had lunch with birthday coworkers but we had to go earlier because there was no booking.
Day six morning was English core and then lunch together, seven strong. Music practice was sparsely attended but my bass guitar coworker had the time of his life. Without a valid pianist the two guitarists followed along YouTube music. A young guy D joined us but getting permission for him to join was really messy.
Sunday morning was check-in with ICC then PTH and English before returning to pth. Lunch was for four only, treating young Jeff for his hard work. Later we had dessert again at PE before calling it a day. At night I got a new mask from my neighbor!
June 9, 2020
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Year 5.1
Year 5.2 is a sober week knowing Doros has left me for more than four years. By God’s grace I survived emotionally. Monday was rest day but I went to the office but in vain because I forgot my bank password.
Day two was full office reopening for the second week, so Zoom was canceled. It was a good coworkers’ experience but I’m not sure how long virus peace will last.
Wednesday was an explosive day. According to one observer I started the fire and R added the fuel. At least we got newbie back but interesting human days could be ahead.
Thursday was chiropractor appointment and coworker’s birthday. I’m surprised we’re back to eight strong though we lost B. But one said all are half time!
Friday was P birthday dinner along with wife and coworker. It was a wonderful dinner for four. Hope better days are ahead in staff relationship and team building.
Day six was early morning zoom for icc. We’re ready to move and there’s no turning back. Late afternoon was joint youth practice for tomorrow’s worship. Not many joined dinner.
Sunday was a controlled leaders meeting. I honestly don’t want things rushed and I’m sure coworkers won’t want too many changes in this political climate.
After dessert with coworker I went home to end another week but not before sharing ice cream with my neighbor.
June 2, 2020
Day two was full office reopening for the second week, so Zoom was canceled. It was a good coworkers’ experience but I’m not sure how long virus peace will last.
Wednesday was an explosive day. According to one observer I started the fire and R added the fuel. At least we got newbie back but interesting human days could be ahead.
Thursday was chiropractor appointment and coworker’s birthday. I’m surprised we’re back to eight strong though we lost B. But one said all are half time!
Friday was P birthday dinner along with wife and coworker. It was a wonderful dinner for four. Hope better days are ahead in staff relationship and team building.
Day six was early morning zoom for icc. We’re ready to move and there’s no turning back. Late afternoon was joint youth practice for tomorrow’s worship. Not many joined dinner.
Sunday was a controlled leaders meeting. I honestly don’t want things rushed and I’m sure coworkers won’t want too many changes in this political climate.
After dessert with coworker I went home to end another week but not before sharing ice cream with my neighbor.
June 2, 2020
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Year 5, first week began with Monday mcAngus mushroom lunch that I enjoy, except for a generic brand yogurt. I was glad this is the last day of work from home though I was just as disciplined at home nevertheless.
Day two was a busy work day with a worship meeting in the morning. I must admit I can do nothing much on Tuesdays. I’m glad, however, to see more people back.
Wednesday was occupied by a night leaders meeting that ended close to midnight with lots of things not worked out. Worse J texted me how upset Solomon brothers were.
Day four was half work day. Besides a chiropractor appointment I went to get a hair cut and get an orchid pot to remember the fourth anniversary of Doris’ loss tomorrow. Strangely my publisher for the first time contacted me to get ready for the editing of our new book.
On Friday I took a ferry to Peng Chau where Doris and I went before on a rainy day. I returned on the 145pm ferry and had dinner with buddy and wife and talked till 10pm. I found out my legs and back could stand the test though I had to get up twice. I was comforted today. I also sent Doris’ videos.
Day six is a favorite day lately because I can get to see the young people practice for worship the next day. Their growth in virus times is phenomenal.
Sunday was worship and as usual I bounced between three language halls to oversee everything. I even got to sing a song after doxology and had lunch with the group, followed by coworker dessert to end the day. I’m also enjoying an old tv series 義不容情.
May 26, 2020
Day two was a busy work day with a worship meeting in the morning. I must admit I can do nothing much on Tuesdays. I’m glad, however, to see more people back.
Wednesday was occupied by a night leaders meeting that ended close to midnight with lots of things not worked out. Worse J texted me how upset Solomon brothers were.
Day four was half work day. Besides a chiropractor appointment I went to get a hair cut and get an orchid pot to remember the fourth anniversary of Doris’ loss tomorrow. Strangely my publisher for the first time contacted me to get ready for the editing of our new book.
On Friday I took a ferry to Peng Chau where Doris and I went before on a rainy day. I returned on the 145pm ferry and had dinner with buddy and wife and talked till 10pm. I found out my legs and back could stand the test though I had to get up twice. I was comforted today. I also sent Doris’ videos.
Day six is a favorite day lately because I can get to see the young people practice for worship the next day. Their growth in virus times is phenomenal.
Sunday was worship and as usual I bounced between three language halls to oversee everything. I even got to sing a song after doxology and had lunch with the group, followed by coworker dessert to end the day. I’m also enjoying an old tv series 義不容情.
May 26, 2020
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Year 4.51
Year 4.52 is ending the fourth year of Doris’ loss heading into the fifth year! On Monday I keep to myself as usual delighting myself in mcD Monday for a few weeks now since the virus invasion.
Day two was emotional for me because a coworker who’s been with me six years is leaving, a better person no doubt after inheriting my Bible study and preaching strengths. They treated me to dinner. The wife thanking me for giving her a new person for husband. Few is his level, even among my mentees.
Wednesday was leaders meeting and we didn’t join lunch because I have so many meetings on Wednesday. At night we have our relaxing one hour prayer and sharing meeting.
Day four began with a chiropractor appointment, followed by lunch with a fellowship deacon. We agree there is lots to do to stabilize ministry.
On Friday I got a precious moments figurine for departing coworker, and department coworkers old and new came together. We also had good fellowship with an old coworker to see how the person is doing.
Day six was fabulous music get together time again for youth. It’s so special to see them growing and we had a birthday celebration for the new pianist. All are new in this band but they’re so happy together, attracting a few admirers.
On Sunday I hope to spit fire in my sermon but it barely worked - after listening to it again, but I found I do not dislike my voice as much! When I joined in the post benediction song I cried singing 能不能. I was by myself as I bought flowers for Doris but I had dessert as usual because it’s a hot day! At night I had dinner at my neighbors.
May 19, 2020
Day two was emotional for me because a coworker who’s been with me six years is leaving, a better person no doubt after inheriting my Bible study and preaching strengths. They treated me to dinner. The wife thanking me for giving her a new person for husband. Few is his level, even among my mentees.
Wednesday was leaders meeting and we didn’t join lunch because I have so many meetings on Wednesday. At night we have our relaxing one hour prayer and sharing meeting.
Day four began with a chiropractor appointment, followed by lunch with a fellowship deacon. We agree there is lots to do to stabilize ministry.
On Friday I got a precious moments figurine for departing coworker, and department coworkers old and new came together. We also had good fellowship with an old coworker to see how the person is doing.
Day six was fabulous music get together time again for youth. It’s so special to see them growing and we had a birthday celebration for the new pianist. All are new in this band but they’re so happy together, attracting a few admirers.
On Sunday I hope to spit fire in my sermon but it barely worked - after listening to it again, but I found I do not dislike my voice as much! When I joined in the post benediction song I cried singing 能不能. I was by myself as I bought flowers for Doris but I had dessert as usual because it’s a hot day! At night I had dinner at my neighbors.
May 19, 2020
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Year 4.51
Year 4.51 is one week closer to Doris’ fourth year of loss. On Monday I had mcD lunch again because it’s the closest cool place near my home since summer has arrived.
Day two was a coworker interview and it’s harder than it seems. Then there’s the usual zoom coworkers meeting that is tiring by now.
Wednesday was a leaders prayer meeting followed by lunch with a former coworker. By God’s grace he started in January at another church before the virus came or he would have to wait for a few months!
Day four was chiropractor’s treatment on my right leg. He tells me I’m improving for the nth time! Haha I believe him but I don’t feel it because my right leg is numb.
Friday was seminary meeting. At night I walked two times round the block - for a few days now. I’m glad I survived the humidity and night and I get to wear shorts!
Day six I got a new coworker youth to ease up by having lunch and playing music with my young guys because he’s very tensed. He was happy as a lark by the end of the day but his leader was not happy.
Sunday was big. After checking in at ICC I said hi to pth and followed the English worship before returning to pth for benediction and trying out our blessing song to the congregation. I had dessert with coworker before ending my day.
May 12, 2020
Day two was a coworker interview and it’s harder than it seems. Then there’s the usual zoom coworkers meeting that is tiring by now.
Wednesday was a leaders prayer meeting followed by lunch with a former coworker. By God’s grace he started in January at another church before the virus came or he would have to wait for a few months!
Day four was chiropractor’s treatment on my right leg. He tells me I’m improving for the nth time! Haha I believe him but I don’t feel it because my right leg is numb.
Friday was seminary meeting. At night I walked two times round the block - for a few days now. I’m glad I survived the humidity and night and I get to wear shorts!
Day six I got a new coworker youth to ease up by having lunch and playing music with my young guys because he’s very tensed. He was happy as a lark by the end of the day but his leader was not happy.
Sunday was big. After checking in at ICC I said hi to pth and followed the English worship before returning to pth for benediction and trying out our blessing song to the congregation. I had dessert with coworker before ending my day.
May 12, 2020
Friday, May 8, 2020
Year 4.50
Year 4.50 is two weeks from Doris’ fourth year is loss. I don’t even know how to feel about it. On Monday I had a pepper steak burger which was a messy lunch by itself. As usual I had a cone to end lunch and made it home by 4pm.
Day two was work as usual. Three coworkers were at ping pong room when my departing coworker shared along with others their plans in a year of mass exodus with 13 coworkers exiting the door.
On Wednesday momentum was building in our idea of recording a song for a young fellowship member whose father passed away in China but he could only rush home to be in isolation and missed the funeral. Practice will be on Saturday as K has chosen the song. It would be a multiple venues recording style popular in virus times. At night we had our prayer support group.
Day four was the first day public holiday. I’m now used to my late lunch and return home by 4pm schedule. I went to KF and bought roast pork to eat with my neighbors on a spur of the moment decision.
Friday was harder to top since I already had lunch yesterday. I decided to take village bus and had Taiwan noodles. For two days I spent an hour in study in the morning.
Day six morning was compensation day so I did more writing before I joined the group to do the recording which took us four hours at least.
Sunday was a full day. After visiting icc I checked in at 14 floor for pth live. After that we had lunch and did evaluation before we had light dessert. At night we shared the video with A to a lot of tears. I cried seeing it for the first time.
May 5, 2020
Day two was work as usual. Three coworkers were at ping pong room when my departing coworker shared along with others their plans in a year of mass exodus with 13 coworkers exiting the door.
On Wednesday momentum was building in our idea of recording a song for a young fellowship member whose father passed away in China but he could only rush home to be in isolation and missed the funeral. Practice will be on Saturday as K has chosen the song. It would be a multiple venues recording style popular in virus times. At night we had our prayer support group.
Day four was the first day public holiday. I’m now used to my late lunch and return home by 4pm schedule. I went to KF and bought roast pork to eat with my neighbors on a spur of the moment decision.
Friday was harder to top since I already had lunch yesterday. I decided to take village bus and had Taiwan noodles. For two days I spent an hour in study in the morning.
Day six morning was compensation day so I did more writing before I joined the group to do the recording which took us four hours at least.
Sunday was a full day. After visiting icc I checked in at 14 floor for pth live. After that we had lunch and did evaluation before we had light dessert. At night we shared the video with A to a lot of tears. I cried seeing it for the first time.
May 5, 2020
Sunday, May 3, 2020
Year 4.49
Year 4.49 was a week of anguish for youth fellowship especially. On Monday I was so glad that I finally could crack the outline for JOHN 2 after a month of labor. The weather is getting humid, so my feet doesn’t respond well.
Day two was another work day for me. This week was especially tough trying to schedule time for coworkers evaluations with them hardly around. At least I got my hair cut from a coworker for tomorrow.
Wednesday was one month from Doris’ fourth year of loss. It’s usually an emotional time thinking of what to do to remember her. At tonight’s prayer meeting with youth I told them, Doris did not pour so much in me for me to be discouraged 沮喪.
Day four was half day. Evaluations were the theme this week. I joined some of my nutty IT coworkers to test out their mixers and mics with my usual brand of singing to get off duty.
On Friday we heard the terrible news a youth’s father in China had passed away suddenly. He rushed home but had to be isolated and so he missed the funeral and fours days later he’s still in isolation. Oh such grief that tears flooded my eyes!
Day six was an early language meeting to get ready for our new move. After the meeting we met again to discuss a coworker’s extension. My chiropractor returned to work for the day though in private.
Sunday was a busy work day deftly jumping from Indonesian to English to
Mandarin live worships. After worship we had two tables for separate worship lunch. At afternoon I had a incoming coworker HR problem that almost drove me crazy. At night I had dinner with my work neighbor. I finally finished my year’s second book 同行無界！
April 28, 2020
Day two was another work day for me. This week was especially tough trying to schedule time for coworkers evaluations with them hardly around. At least I got my hair cut from a coworker for tomorrow.
Wednesday was one month from Doris’ fourth year of loss. It’s usually an emotional time thinking of what to do to remember her. At tonight’s prayer meeting with youth I told them, Doris did not pour so much in me for me to be discouraged 沮喪.
Day four was half day. Evaluations were the theme this week. I joined some of my nutty IT coworkers to test out their mixers and mics with my usual brand of singing to get off duty.
On Friday we heard the terrible news a youth’s father in China had passed away suddenly. He rushed home but had to be isolated and so he missed the funeral and fours days later he’s still in isolation. Oh such grief that tears flooded my eyes!
Day six was an early language meeting to get ready for our new move. After the meeting we met again to discuss a coworker’s extension. My chiropractor returned to work for the day though in private.
Sunday was a busy work day deftly jumping from Indonesian to English to
Mandarin live worships. After worship we had two tables for separate worship lunch. At afternoon I had a incoming coworker HR problem that almost drove me crazy. At night I had dinner with my work neighbor. I finally finished my year’s second book 同行無界！
April 28, 2020
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Year 4.48
Year 4.48 was a physical breakthrough for me. Monday was a public holiday in HK the day after Easter. I had my second McDonald’s Angus lunch but this time after the lunch crowd was gone.
Day two was the start of checking on and finishing up on bible study questions for my new series on Conflicts.
It was a big accomplishment for me.
Wednesday was a big step for me because for the first time in decades I can raise my “stroke” leg to climb over a knee high railing! Praise God. Night was Jack’s birthday as we surprised him with a sharing meeting in the guise of a prayer meeting.
Day four was coworkers mixer testing now that it is a routine and sacred hour! Also last week live was a flop in sound. My coworker was so glum and red-faced!
Friday was zoom pth meeting but I tried get some of my compensation leave back. I got most of my work done for the week, so I called it a day.
Day six was another tutor week with the guys. We did Pass It On, an old number as any. I treated the guys for dinner.
Sunday was worship day. I had to check if language group is ok and request lunch for them . Then I attended English live before giving benediction in Pth live- what a busy morning. Later we had coworkers lunch where I treated the ladies! I bought flowers and returned home for a rest.
It was the most humid day at night so far.
April 21, 2020
Day two was the start of checking on and finishing up on bible study questions for my new series on Conflicts.
It was a big accomplishment for me.
Wednesday was a big step for me because for the first time in decades I can raise my “stroke” leg to climb over a knee high railing! Praise God. Night was Jack’s birthday as we surprised him with a sharing meeting in the guise of a prayer meeting.
Day four was coworkers mixer testing now that it is a routine and sacred hour! Also last week live was a flop in sound. My coworker was so glum and red-faced!
Friday was zoom pth meeting but I tried get some of my compensation leave back. I got most of my work done for the week, so I called it a day.
Day six was another tutor week with the guys. We did Pass It On, an old number as any. I treated the guys for dinner.
Sunday was worship day. I had to check if language group is ok and request lunch for them . Then I attended English live before giving benediction in Pth live- what a busy morning. Later we had coworkers lunch where I treated the ladies! I bought flowers and returned home for a rest.
It was the most humid day at night so far.
April 21, 2020
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