Our Last Week

This week has been packed fuller than our suitcases that are about to burst as I type this. Tomorrow we leave for the States. It's hard to believe our time here has come to an end, but this week definitely gave us a lot to remember as we leave.

Monday was spent cleaning a huge tent, doing yardwork, visiting a Harley Davidson store, washing clothes, and going to the red light district with a local pastor who ministers there.

Tuesday, we did Japanese homework followed by Japanese lessons and an afternoon and night of babysitting (we went to the park and watched a movie after dinner, complete with treasure corn).

Wednesday, we had our last Japanese lesson and went with Nanae and Mrs. Yoshino along with the other missionaries to lunch at an Indian restaurant in Sapporo. Daniel and Megan came over for the last Bible study and dinner.

Thursday, we traveled to the association church camp. We spent the night there.

Friday, we traveled further east in Hokkaido with Aunt Mirial (who has become one of our closest friends here). We spent the weekend in the towns of Bihoro and Abishiri. We got to see the churches there and do a lot of sightseeing. We went to a volcano, a beach with hot sands, some mountains with beautiful views, a museum of Ainu (native Japanese) people, and and ice flow museum among other things. We met some incredible people and loved our time there. We returned last night, and spent this morning at VBS at the church.

Now, we're packing, and thinking, "where did the time go?" Thanks for your faithful prayers. Please pray for our safe return. Can't wait to see everyone!!