There goes the neighbourhood!
Some of you may remember the gorgeous view we have from our balcony. On clear days in both the mornings and evenings we get quite a selection of wonderful vistas. All that is about to change thanks to the monstrosity pictured here. Some friends of ours researched this new building’s plans at the Building Department: zoned for three floors. But in typical Hong Kong fashion, the owners are building to 21 floors (according to the security guard at the site entrance) and will beg forgiveness later.
Meanwhile, illness and injury continue to plague our home. Tess was ill earlier this week. Things are settling down for her this weekend but she is still very tired. Jasper has a nasty case of chicken pox – almost a full blown adult version – and I have a very bad pulled muscle in my back. This actually happened over a week ago and I have been in excruciating pain ever since. The muscle is the one that runs from behind the left shoulder blade around to the front of the chest. According to the doctor, the muscle is kinked in the back and spasming in the front. His exact words were: "A massage won’t help you unless the masseuse focuses on your chest. As the muscles heal they are loosening in the back but are still tight in the front. Good luck, have a good weekend and see you on Monday!"
"And the pain killers?" I asked quietly.
"Ah, come on Charles… you’re getting better. The worst is over. You don’t need drugs!" the doctor replied.
During all this I have been praying like mad and God has been sending very strong signals down to my spiritual antenna. I read a fantastic article the other day of which I extract the following quote: "If you were Satan and your job description was to keep people away from Christianity, you’d look at Western culture and say you’d done a pretty good job."
I’m telling you, the Holy Spirit is moving within me. Wow, I am in awe and humbled. What’s in store for little ol’ me?
