God indeed has been very good lately. His steadfast love is shown in ways I didn't expect.
When I got back to Japan 2 months ago, it's been one wave after another.
Some good, some challenging, some unexpected.
Good stuff:
- I'm taking two Japanese private lessons a week, 3-4 hours each (N2 level is no joke!)
- Church is overflowing with babies and college students, signs of a healthy church :)
- There's a group of friends in my neighborhood and it's so encouraging to have friends nearby
Challenging stuff:
- I was able to participate in a disaster relief volunteer group (details will be on a separate blog)
- saying farewell/see you later to a dear friend
- attended a jam session to improve my drumset and piano skills
Unexpected stuff:
- failed my Japanese drivers test because I didn't memorize the path :/
- translating at events and being put in uncomfortable situations
- teaching beginners swing dance lessons and feeling super nervous the whole time
Last week, I finally had a chance to slow down a little and do some fun things! Thankful for God's provision of nature...I was able to explore yet another awesome section of Nakasendo with my hiking friend/guide. This time we started from Nagiso and trekked 5-6 hours to Nojiri. It was packed with gorgeous valleys, mountains, forest bathing, country side homes, farms, and sounds of bear bells, cicadas, and river streams. What's more? My favorite... bamboo forest.
Other excitements include a spontaneous Night Zoo trip!
Two music teachers and two 2nd/3rd grade teachers.
Two successors and two predecessors.
Very thankful to have these ladies in Nagoya :)
Prayers, thoughts, updates for August 19, 2018:
- Praises for good friends in the neighborhood, I finally know why God placed me in this apartment
- Praises for translation opportunities at church, swing dance, and at work
- Praises for two successful adoptions for two families at ANF, my church
- Pray for good studying habits in preparation for the JLPT N2 test this December
- Pray for my friend with mental illness who struggles with depression and self-esteem; please pray for confidence to rise in her heart, and also for her to find a job that fits her abilities
- Pray for this potential neighborhood fellowship that could turn out to be a great weekly home group
Thanks friends :)
- Praises for translation opportunities at church, swing dance, and at work
- Praises for two successful adoptions for two families at ANF, my church
- Pray for good studying habits in preparation for the JLPT N2 test this December
- Pray for my friend with mental illness who struggles with depression and self-esteem; please pray for confidence to rise in her heart, and also for her to find a job that fits her abilities
- Pray for this potential neighborhood fellowship that could turn out to be a great weekly home group
Thanks friends :)
