5.45

 Year 5.45 was to remember Doris. On Monday I got my haircut and bought flowers for the occasion. I remember my beloved a few times that day from exercise in the morning to my night stroll.

Day two was back to work where I must be in good grace lately because I was called to close in prayer. I attended a leadership training workshop that was food for thought.

On Wednesday we resumed prayer with the young at night. I don’t think I accomplished much but at least I got 2 Peter 2 outline nailed down.

Day four was half day work, so I went to the chiropractor. It was a quiet day at the office except we had lunch with buddy.

Friday was team building at Mui Wo. I noticed our team is quiet strong and capable in all we do, praise God! I returned to church after lunch at a good Turkish restaurant and coffee at McDonald’s.

Day six was Good Friday rehearsal. I think we did ok but there is room for improvement and surprises.

Sunday was a good day for worship. I received the wonderful news from my publisher I was the top seller and the third beset seller for the last three months of 2020, besting all favorite Pao!

March 30, 2021

5.44

 Year 5.44 was a slow and uneventful week for me. On Monday I had lunch with buddy and a friendly deacon, who kindly advised me not to be too sharp with my choice of words! Ouch! R, P and I treated the Laus for lunch at OMA. Church life would be less honest without them.

On Day two I said our outsourced live worship has been handicapped for a year, which I repeated to leaders. Most coworkers agreed. Things should not be as is.

On Wednesday our leaders meeting ended past midnight, eventually passing her new plans, of which I abstained. There are more pressing matters locally to address, but it nevertheless passed..

Day four was recovery from the marathon meeting. Glad it was an online meeting. I couldn’t do much at the office so I took compensation to work on my own stuff.

On Friday I did the observations for revelation 3 that at least thrilled me. Don’t know what kind of church we are or become in crises in comparison with the seven churches in Rev 2 and 3.

Day six was a dreadful morning devotion. Later we met with pianist K for lunch sprinkling my favorite J in my conversations. M again messed up, this time with a dance routine that caused a person to leave the group.

Sunday was special because my buddy finally made a breakthrough using grammar bible that powered his Hab 2 sermon perfectly, helping him to walk the plank skillfully. I was so proud. XB concurred!

March 23, 2021

5.43

 Year 5.43 was a climatic grammar bible week. On Monday I returned to leg massage but my chiropractor later warned me against it because it messed up my veins.

Day two was physical meeting once again and half time work at the office is permitted in preparation for full time office hours. We said goodbye to our favorite coworker Frank.

On Wednesday I received news my latest book has been accepted for publication. 同行無界 has been ready for a year but the pandemic put everything on hold.

Day four was lunch with a two weeks new navy coworker. Ministry in the new times is harder than usual and more staff is needed.

On Friday I’ve been having with my numbers in my new office pc - six of the keys malfunctioned. I’m glad I’ve been making progress and is nearly done with my second draft grammar Bible.

Day six was pth ministry meeting every two months and praise team rehearsal. A team practiced for Easter and things are rolling.

Sunday was the usual worship and lunch with coworkers. It’s also the end of my second draft revisions!

March 16, 2021

5.42

 Year 5.42 was a relaxing day but i made a big change in revising my grammar Bible. Monday was a packed revival day so I decided to buy flowers nearer at Tsuen Wan and wontons as well.

Day two was the start of working on Revelation 2 the whole week. A KE coworker wanted to join me at lunch to tap my brain. Coworkers meeting returned to physical meetings.

On Wednesday night a youth P shared with me over dinner about her experience quarantined in China. Prayer meeting was canceled due revival meetings.

Day four was a chiropractor visit and a short time working a revelation. Other than that the revivals were going smoothly except for organization promotion that turned me off.

On Friday I met Indonesian Felix for the first time to hear of his language work first hand. It’s a hard life  ahead for him being single and jobless.

On Saturday I had zoom English meeting in the morning. Three of us can have lunch now. PA volunteered to open the choir doors so I was grateful. 

Sunday was return to four restrictions and people really were happier for it. Today’s attack on democracy was shocking but symbolic and symptomatic.

March 10, 2021

5.41

 Year 5.41 was a nostalgic week. Monday was four years and nine months after Doris’ loss. I had breakfast with my coworker neighbor but tears fell from my eyes in the morning when I was by myself reflecting. Later I went to get flowers for Doris at flower street.

Day two a few of us had lunch with a department coworker and his wife for lunar new year. Already two of my beloved coworkers had left and one soon!

I had an unexpected challenge Wednesday when a pastor asked me to help his team member with his emotional problems. It’s not easy for young guys in ministry.

Day four was a chiropractor visit in the new year with new but more expensive feet medication, charging me $850.

Friday was a long para church organization meeting but I survived it. Honestly I rather spend more time on grammar bible. 

Day six was back to normal praise team practice with less restrictions. I’m glad my opinion on praise team rehearsal booking was eventually solved.

Sunday was early an breakfast with praise members and a talk with one about his possible future studies in USA.

March 2, 2021

5.39

 Year 5.39 was lunar new year. On Monday I had breakfast with my leaving neighbor, did grammar and left to buy flowers among a sea of people at flower street. I was happy buying a discounted bonsai.

Day two was a chiropractor visit on his last day of work for new year. I was busy bee working on second week of grammar second draft.

On Wednesday relatives had a new year lunch and i had takeout for buddy. It was a short lunch but it’s good for those waiting for our seats. New year is coming and business is brisk.

Day four we had drinks before next day’s holiday. I had Eve dinner with Lau family.

New year was here on Friday. In the morning I wiped my tears thinking of Doris. At night the youth came for plate 🥘 and we had a good time.

Day six seven went to the peak for a walk. Lunch and even dessert. It was a good outing and I took the ferry home.

Sunday I was sad that work was unevenly distributed but I had grammar to attend to and finished till Lev 19!

Even fellowship was canceled.

February 16, 2021

5.38

 Year 5.37 was calmer with less preaching and full throttle doing English grammar Bible. Monday was back to McDonald’s lunch, flower street and more grammar.

Day two was an extended two weeks leave to finish up on grammar first draft. I skipped worship committee.

Wednesday was cleaning day. My relative brought a friend to spruce up my house for cny. Our prayer meeting text was discussing Numbers 3.

Day four was busy with addressing coming week’s sermon. I have to think how to delete unwanted grammar strong numbers.

On Friday I was hard at work on my new 1 Peter 5 sermon and a new series on revelation, besides department meeting.

Day six was a relaxing retreat day online but I’m not invested in leadership for the immediate future.

On Sunday coworkers had fun with new Atem software and I talked to a new coworker. I barely finished Gen 4 on my second draft after two days.

February 9, 2021

5.37

 Year 5.36 was a slower week. On Monday I was back to my lunch routine and getting flowers for Doris at flower street. I look for small pots now that lilies don’t bloom much.

Day two was at Tsuen wan dam to talk to a pth friend. He thought I know much because I advised him to sell his business three years ago before the pandemic.

On Wednesday we had a relatives early dinner but one didn’t show up so we had to reschedule but I bought takeout for buddy.

Day four was doing as much as I could on grammar before returning to work tomorrow.  My division coworkers never slacked!

Friday was suffocating because I had to interview two O candidates. In between I listened to k before his sermon Sunday.

Day six was slower but I had to prepare for my best sermon on1 Peter 5. I applied for two more weeks to work on grammar.

Sunday was a relaxing day because I was not preaching! I listened to three coworkers preaching and they’re gaining on me with grammar I taught them. K was good, a replica of me we teased him. I finished a lot on grammar at night.

February 2, 2021

5.36

 Year 5.36 was a frenzied week with grammar bible, holiday and preaching at the same time. On Monday I was back at flower street before I returned to working GB. Flower street was busy with the new year coming.

Day two was another week of holiday for me till Thursday.  I was very happy finally collecting much of the trash at the neighborhood dam. An older lady who caught me in action complimented me for the hard work.

Wednesday breakfast was with my neighbor after failing to meet up two days ago. He’s got a lot on his mind counting down to his hk days. We had a good prayer meeting at night.

I got my hair cut for Doris’ four years and eight months of loss. The lady did not do a good job, so another took over. I was disoriented because it should be the next day.

On Friday I was back to work feverishly preparing for my Sunday sermon. Thankfully I have much of it covered today including the ppt. Already the PA was asking me for next months topic and text!

Day six was a better preparation day as the youth had practice. At night I continued to track the 4,483 lost “for” preposition in GB!

I woke late at 8 and crushed to church after a light exercise for breakfast and more preparation, not finishing till ten minutes before sermon time! Praise God all was well!

January 26, 2021

5.35

 Year 5.35 was an active week preaching. Monday began with neighbor breakfast. The rest of the day was the usual working on English Grammar Bible followed by Angus lunch and buying flowers for Doris.

Day two was my weekday holidays, so I did not attend coworker meetings as I was feverishly working on GB. My presence was the office was a surprise to some.

Wednesday was lunch with my neighbor hosted by my coworkers. They will miss him but decided to host it earlier because he’s very popular! 

Day four was supposedly a chiropractor visit but I still had the rashes. This would be my last day of the weeks holiday as I return to work on weekends.

On Friday I had to catch up with my Sunday sermon. The last point was not easy and I only got to nail it down before I left the office.

Day six was busy as buddy was also at the office. We had lunch and dinner was with v who visited me at the island as he was taking pictures for his work. We had pork knuckle and he left at 830. Today was special because I had finished two thirds of GB draft halfway through my holiday.

Sunday was an energetic day polishing my sermon early in the morning. It was a solo day as the moderator was sick. I gave it as good as it got and even ended up giving the other benediction as well!

January 19, 2021