E is 1!

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Hard to believe, but E turned 1! We are so blessed by our daughter and were excited to celebrate.  Since Saturdays are English we held a birthday party with all of our English students.  It was a fun gathering and … Continued

Language Learning

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I am continuing to study Japanese at our local government office. I feel as though I will study Japanese for a life time!! Today was my teacher’s last class so we took a quick picture. Unfortunately my teacher was recovering … Continued

Snow

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It doesn’t snow often and last year it didn’t snow at all.  We were so excited to look out the window and see this view.  We were thinking activities would be canceled, but no way.  We learned Japanese are serious … Continued

Baptism

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Today was an exciting day within the church. A gentleman who has been studying the Bible with our pastor was baptized. We always rejoice when God calls one of his own.

Only in Japan

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A tag in one of E’s clothing.  Name and blood type.  Only in Japan! **Blood type is very important in Japan and used in personality testing and like a horoscope.

Funerals

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Today we held two funerals in the church.  In Japan the deceased are typically buried within a few days of dying.  One woman was a relative of a church member who had no family of her own.  The other was … Continued

Hug Hug

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This week we started back many of our programs.  This was the second kid’s club we held.  Both our kids have really taken to folks in the church.  We are immensely blessed by them!

We’re Done!!

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When you move to Japan there is a long list of things that need to be done to make living a bit more easier.  One hurdle was passing the driving test and receiving our Japanese license.  The last major hurdle … Continued