A Year To Remember

Well, everyone, I have been here for over a year now. The year has sped by and its hard to think that it’ll carry on speeding by. In June/July I will have to start evaluating what my next step is, do I stay, go somewhere new or go back to the UK. Only time will tell.

Well, the last two months have been productive I guess. I have completed two stages of the Lantau trial. Both of which are up hills and made me question my sanity doing this. Especially seeing that when I got to the top, you couldn’t see anything because of the mist/fog.

The first was Sunset Peak, not much sunset at the top, in fact, I didn’t deviate from the path so didn’t get to the peak as you have to turn off the trail a little and because I was on my own and couldn’t see more than ten steps in front didn’t think it was wise. However, it’s incredible how many people were on the trail in that condition.

Feel like I’m in theLord of the rings here.

I got to the top and was above the clouds and I couldn’t but marvel at Gods incredible creation as you can see from above. It was so beautiful and pure — something I would love to be but for the grace of God.

Sorry, the photos seem to be a little jumbled, a little like my life.

I also managed to do the Lantau Peak three Wednesdays ago. It was again all uphill, and it didn’t help that the bus driver overshot the bus stop and went a fair bit downhill before he remembered making me have to climb up before even starting the stage. Again not much of a view, but very satisfying. I ended at the wisdom poles and the big buddha which was very impressive.

My hikes have helped a lot in helping me settle in Hong Kong. They keep me sain and grounded.

I also had the greatest pleasure of going to the reception of a friends wedding. I first met Arianne at partnership back in January, and she has become a wonderful friend. She has such a huge heart, and I was so blessed to spend the evening with her and Jeff. It was also lovely to meet three new friends there too. Thank you for inviting me and for the photo. 😘 There are some people who just radiate with light and love, and this couple certainly does.

During October/November I was blessed with spending time with my dads oldest school friend and his wife, who was out visiting their son. Dad had gone to school with Paul from primary school. After high school, they went there separate ways only to be reunited 10 or 11 years ago. It’s fantastic to see the transformation in dad when they are together; he goes from the serious guiding father/teacher to a young boy again. You know that the two of them got into boyish mischief that only they could. That there is an unspoken history that they know and share; a familiarity that mum and I can’t share. I can’t help but hope that it’ll happen to us all when we meet long lost friends, that every person we meet leaves an indelible print on our lives that only they can make. I treasure every one of you and am so grateful for all you have done, are doing and will do for me. Please never underestimate the impact you have on someone’s life, you are important and valuable beyond treasure.

Well, it’s coming up to Christmas. I’m looking forward to having four weeks with my parents and three weeks in Aus with Matthew and family. Christmas is such a special time, but it’s also hard for so many. So as we celebrate let’s remember those who are alone, have lost loved ones or going through a rough patch. Within the joy of celebrating the birth of a baby, let us not forget that with this joy for Mary and Joseph came pain and suffering for so many in Bethlehem. Remember that ultimately that baby Jesus came to earth to save us through His death 33 years later; however, let us also remember He has beaten death and has risen and is now in Heaven and will come again.

Where ever you are may God bless you and keep you. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.