I knew when I was young I wouldn't stay in Oklahoma my whole life. It's a grand state, affordable and proud but I've seen most of what there is to see in Oklahoma, I'd like to venture out. We only live once. God made every inch of earth, he painted it different and raised the land higher in some places and flat in others. I've even traveled with my child in tow by myself to visit family and explore unknown territory. Nothing scary about it. I love that my child is already a world traveler at the age of 8. She's been to three countries (she counts America). I could only dream when I was her age to be able to cross the ocean. When I was little I would rip the travel brochure request sheet out of my mom's magazines and send off for all types of brochures. I bet the mail carrier didn't know what hit him. Ha!
As we get ready to head to Japan, the urge to explore has become greater. I plan on preparing myself to climb Mt. Fuji next year. Additionally, I'm going to see what I can do to work in a rice field once in my life, hoping while I experience it to be a blessing to the others. We may even get to see the Cherry Blossoms in bloom finally.
It's been almost a week since we've moved out of the apartment and began our current state in life as vagabonds. I feel a little lost, not in my position where God wants me to be, only in my earthly standards. (ex. having my own kitchen, home, missing my dog). However, I'm thankful for what I do have. I have my little family and a few suitcases. Our friends have provided us with comfortable beds, a warm shelter and tummy pleasing food. I'm forever grateful.
And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. - 1 Timothy 6:8 (NKJV)
I sort of expect the next 6-7 months to fly by. While homeschooling Emmaly, Will and I are taking an online course to receive a certification to teach English as a second language. On Sundays we will began a class in Perspectives (see following link) www.perspectives.org .
We will be traveling to Colorado in May to attend a month long school for missionary families in order to prepare us culturally. Once back we will finish final preparations and shipments to Japan, then it will be onto the land of the rising sun. No really! The sun came up before 4am. Finally, please be in prayer for me as I'm praying about offering a class to women while we are in Japan. I want the focus study to be on the Proverbs 31 woman and then branch outward into what God expects of a woman. Despite the language barrier and cultural differences I believe the Lord has placed this particular subject on my heart to teach. God bless and have a beautiful Sunday morning!
It's been almost a week since we've moved out of the apartment and began our current state in life as vagabonds. I feel a little lost, not in my position where God wants me to be, only in my earthly standards. (ex. having my own kitchen, home, missing my dog). However, I'm thankful for what I do have. I have my little family and a few suitcases. Our friends have provided us with comfortable beds, a warm shelter and tummy pleasing food. I'm forever grateful.
And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. - 1 Timothy 6:8 (NKJV)
I sort of expect the next 6-7 months to fly by. While homeschooling Emmaly, Will and I are taking an online course to receive a certification to teach English as a second language. On Sundays we will began a class in Perspectives (see following link) www.perspectives.org .
We will be traveling to Colorado in May to attend a month long school for missionary families in order to prepare us culturally. Once back we will finish final preparations and shipments to Japan, then it will be onto the land of the rising sun. No really! The sun came up before 4am. Finally, please be in prayer for me as I'm praying about offering a class to women while we are in Japan. I want the focus study to be on the Proverbs 31 woman and then branch outward into what God expects of a woman. Despite the language barrier and cultural differences I believe the Lord has placed this particular subject on my heart to teach. God bless and have a beautiful Sunday morning!
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