breaking new ground

I'm pleased to report that for the very first time, I ate Mexican food in Japan. Saturday was such a precious time of fellowship. My friends Natsuko and Chihiro went to college in America but moved back to Japan in 2007 when I first came to Tokyo. I was able to see them for the first time since coming back! They are so thoughtful and suggested that we go to El Torito, which was a brilliant idea! We also went to the 48th floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building for a fantastic view of the city. The girls are so fun to laugh with and talk about life with...and it isn't easy for them, but they each have a strong relationship with Jesus Christ, despite being part of the less than 1% of people in Japan who are Christian. I'm inspired by them and by one of my high school teachers who helped share about Jesus with them!

Bunkasai

So many staff and students of JCCC (Japanese Campus Crusade for Christ) worked tirelessly for two whole days to support those in need in the devastated areas of Japan! The festival was fruitful, and I LOVED having some of my former neighbors and Japanese language school classmates come!

Freedom

My friend and co-worker Fumi came to my last two doctor's appointments with me. She is an amazing sister (and translator.) Thankfully, I have been one week out of my splint. I love having two arms again! My left arm is still pretty weak, but I can basically do all normal daily activities. I'm even able to run again and will go with some classmates today after Japanese school. Hallelujah!