- Shiori and Yayoi came to say goodbye…so sad!
We finished all our packing and cleaning Thursday evening and moved to Judith’s house for the night. Friday morning we were able to arrive at CCSI in time for morning devotions and enjoyed just hanging out at the school until noon. It was wonderful to have friends coming by to say goodbye to us…we felt so loved. It was definitely bittersweet, though, to say goodbye to so many people who we will not see for at least a year. A year goes by so quickly and yet I couldn’t help but wonder what the year would hold for us and all our dear friends. Would we be able to raise all of our needed support and get back in just a year?What would happen at CCSI in the coming year? Will we have all the teachers needed at the school? How will God lead our church-planting team in the next year? Would our non-Christian friends take any steps in their journeys toward faith in Jesus Christ? Will our young children be able to “pick-up” in these friendships where they left off after our return? What will we miss out on while we are away? While we are sad to be out of the loop, we are excited with the opportunity ahead to re-connect with friends and family and share with American churches the great hope we have to see Christ’s church built in Japan. Please pray for us as we go through this big transition! Pray especially for our kids’ adjustment. William has already had some trouble with bad dreams and being scared as he witnessed our house emptying before his eyes and all the talk of upcoming change.
William with friends Titus Dingle, Sam Han, and Ethan Virtudazo.
William and Isabel with good friends Olivia and Anabella. We'll miss our sweet friends!
