Monthly Archives: November 2008

Before dinner the other day, Adam surprised us with this little song/prayer combination (in Japanese!) that he recites every day before lunch at his yochien. Precious! I hope you enjoy it!

Has anyone else noticed how quickly a kid can turn on ya? Like if you give a 2 year-old a piece or two of candy, and they’re so nice and cute, but then you draw the line, and suddenly you’re … Continue reading →

We never, ever skip church. Unless someone is really sick. Every once in a while, you’ve just had a rough week, and FEEL like doing nothing all day Sunday, you know? But we don’t do that. We’re churchgoin’ folk. But … Continue reading →

Every time someone gets hurt around here lately, Adam has a diagnosis. The other day, Claire OBVIOUSLY had a blindell on her shin.  Today, Adam noticed that Ben had a little cut on his ankle that looked like a blood … Continue reading →

Remember Amazing Grace Lady? She came to church again for the first time Sunday, and the worship and sermon were both very moving. Everyone in the church, except for two, responded to Pastor Paul’s invitation to place their hands on … Continue reading →

I just got home from singing at a ladies’ outreach fellowship, where there were nearly 30 Japanese ladies, many of whom have not been exposed to the Gospel. It was a great time! After the event was over, a very … Continue reading →

In about 20 minutes, we’ll be off for a mini-vacation to the happiest place on earth. It is so strange to live in a place where there is Disneyland. I don’t think I’ll ever get over that as long as … Continue reading →

Adam’s first words to me this Sunday morning, “Mom, what’s inside boogers?” And yes, I actually answered the question.

Seriously, fascinating conversation (at one point, we were both so enthralled that we missed our train stop by 10 minutes without noticing!), lots of laughter (almost peed my pregnant pants a couple times), sharing really great food and a tall, … Continue reading →

I’ve been fighting this for months, and here I am, eve of the election, unable to hold it in any longer. Not that my little opinion will make any bit of difference; but all the same, I feel compelled to … Continue reading →