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We came back and started welding the pipes together. The worker from the retreat attempted to use the welder. We turned away from the brightness of the welder. He had a shield but would often go without using it. I have observed that safety is not always observed by the workers. Getting the job done quickly is very important. I wonder what his eye sight will be in a few years. While they were working on this project, I went up with Tim to ask about the concrete. How about mixing it in a wheelbarrow and then running it down the walk to fill the holes? No, we don't do this way here in Hong Kong. Instead he lays down a thin sheet of plywood and we poor the cement dust and sand and begin mixing it by hand with shovels. Then we had rocks that we added to the mixture that was rather dry even though we had added some water (kind of like cookie dough but I did not ask to lick the shovel!) After spending twenty minutes working the mixture he sprays the edge gently and we scoop a shovel at a time and walk the cement down to the holes. The wall seemed to get longer with each trip balancing the shovel so that the cement gets to the designated hole and not on my shoe or the side of the hill.
It took all day and a little sweat but it felt good helping the retreat and making the walk safer for this retired pastor. We have enjoyed Hong Kong Hospitality by meaning, eaten many good meals and will probably be taking back more souvenirs than we should. But it will be nice knowing we will be leaving something that will be a reminder of our time here.
Oh yeah, I mentioned monkeys. There is a hill on the other side fo the mountain will wild monkeys live. More and more are making their way into the urban areas as well as in the hill country. We had a large monkey who was on the path no more than 5 feet away from us. As he moved closer he showed his teeth. The Chinese workers yelled but that did not scare him away. He finally picked up a rock and chased him away. The monkey only ran a short distance and climbed a tree to obseve these strange creatures. Several small monkeys we also climbing in the trees. The ground keeper brought his dog to stand guard for us. We asked what the dog's name is ..... "Smart" I wondered how he got his name. Whatever the reason it was really a smart plan!!!!!
your Hong Kong Cement Mixer,
We came back and started welding the pipes together. The worker from the retreat attempted to use the welder. We turned away from the brightness of the welder. He had a shield but would often go without using it. I have observed that safety is not always observed by the workers. Getting the job done quickly is very important. I wonder what his eye sight will be in a few years. While they were working on this project, I went up with Tim to ask about the concrete. How about mixing it in a wheelbarrow and then running it down the walk to fill the holes? No, we don't do this way here in Hong Kong. Instead he lays down a thin sheet of plywood and we poor the cement dust and sand and begin mixing it by hand with shovels. Then we had rocks that we added to the mixture that was rather dry even though we had added some water (kind of like cookie dough but I did not ask to lick the shovel!) After spending twenty minutes working the mixture he sprays the edge gently and we scoop a shovel at a time and walk the cement down to the holes. The wall seemed to get longer with each trip balancing the shovel so that the cement gets to the designated hole and not on my shoe or the side of the hill.
It took all day and a little sweat but it felt good helping the retreat and making the walk safer for this retired pastor. We have enjoyed Hong Kong Hospitality by meaning, eaten many good meals and will probably be taking back more souvenirs than we should. But it will be nice knowing we will be leaving something that will be a reminder of our time here.
Oh yeah, I mentioned monkeys. There is a hill on the other side fo the mountain will wild monkeys live. More and more are making their way into the urban areas as well as in the hill country. We had a large monkey who was on the path no more than 5 feet away from us. As he moved closer he showed his teeth. The Chinese workers yelled but that did not scare him away. He finally picked up a rock and chased him away. The monkey only ran a short distance and climbed a tree to obseve these strange creatures. Several small monkeys we also climbing in the trees. The ground keeper brought his dog to stand guard for us. We asked what the dog's name is ..... "Smart" I wondered how he got his name. Whatever the reason it was really a smart plan!!!!!
your Hong Kong Cement Mixer,
4 comments:
Alan
What a wonderful moment to be on a second missionary journey to Hong Kong. I'm sure you must be happy to see the faith you planted a decade ago blossom. Yea brother, we do the planting and God waters and provide the fruits. God bless you and your companions in your ministry.
Fr. Emmanuel
A Prayer for Alan...
Almighy God, I thank you for the mountain top experience you are providing for Alan. I thank you for this chance for him to revist the place that you called him to minister so many years ago... to see the harvest you have given from the seeds you gave him to plant. Just continue to pour your spirit upon on him that he will continue to be blessed, and be a blessing to those he will minister to during this time, Amen.
Alan
Thanks for the daily reports. I can picture the scenes as you describe them. Had to laugh at the monkey stories. That was a big surprise to me - seeing so many monkeys in the street. I was sure the Lord would provide some kind of work for you to do. It is good you are all flexible.
Ilene
Hey Pastor Reed,
Many blessings come from China. WE have 2 of them. Hope you are being blessed as you bless others through your ministry while you are there. Enjoy your time shared spreading the Good News. Hope to hear from you when you return to the U.S.
Many Blessings,
The Butler Family
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