earthquake proof in japan

in all seven months, i haven't felt an earthquake. they happen when i am asleep or when i flush the toilet or when i am on a train. it's frustrating. i just want to feel a little one. that's all.

hitori desuka?

in japan satan's most effective weapon is loneliness. i am certain most Christians have at one time or another suffered from this blow. i have. it can slow down and/or possibly end a Christian's service to God. the Christian's focus can turn from "what can i do for God today" to "why am i feeling so alone?" feelings of pity may follow. i am thankful to have been reminded time and again that wherever i go, i don't go alone. i go with God.

show me the money

last month, the four of us received 4500 yen just because we live near a nuclear power plant. cool, huh?!

English?

i officially resigned my status as an English speaker when i tried to read a birthday note penelope received from her little host sister. at the bottom of the note, i read "O.C. to beer?" "O.C. to ber?" "O.C. to..." this was when penel told me the word had nothing to do with Oklahoma Christian but was the month of her birthday.