Happy Birthday America from Japan!

We had a wonderful time celebrating the 4th in beautiful Asuke, Japan.  Here are a few highlights in pictures.

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I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills…

Yesterday I gave you a sneak peak at Chasuyama.  A friend and new Christian has access to a beautiful vacation home.  She invited me to go with her for our own little retreat.  We had a wonderful time in the mountains.  The temps were cooler and the walks were lovely.  The views took my breath [...]

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There’s a new blog on the block…

My friend in Japan started a new blog about Japanese home cooking. She posts pictures along with the recipes. I hope you’ll check it out! Japanese Home Cooking Shizu

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For a Friend

I have a friend here that just opened an Etsy shop. She does beautiful work and is a licensed teacher of the art of making washi paper dolls in Japan. She’s taught me how to make several dolls. I love them all!! Click and visit Chico’s Washi Shop. You’ll be glad that you did!

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Awards

Knitting Kat has granted me the “Thoughtful Blogger Award.” I am humbled by her comment that I always point her to Jesus. Although that is my goal, I can’t say that I feel as if I always accomplish it. Thank you for your words of encouragement. I am not very savvy when it comes to [...]

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Life in the USA

If you have read this blog for long, you know that I am a missionary living in Japan. I have been back in the states now for about 5 weeks and I have learned that life in the states is very hectic!!! I am enjoying every moment, but have been extremely busy. Prices are higher [...]

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I Wish I Could…

I just spent a few minutes reading e-mail and browsing some blogs. I wish I had the time to give book reviews, show all my hobbies, or do a blog on some passion of mine. The truth is I just don’t have the time to read books, do hobbies or write about a passion of [...]

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Exciting Days Ahead

I was tagged by Barbara to do a 7 random facts about me meme. Here goes… 1. I never wanted to learn a foreign language. One of the factors in the majors I considered in college was whether or not I had to take a foreign language. Now I am living in a foreign country, [...]

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A Day Out of the City

Last week I told you of all the many things that I had to do this week. Most of it is done now. My final exam was yesterday. I plan to continue studying, but I am taking this semester off from language school. I need a break to try to catch up. We still have [...]

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It’s here! It’s here!

Spring has finally arrived. Each day is a little warmer than the day before. I noticed that a few buds on my neighbor’s cherry tree are blooming. Some of my transplanted daffodils are blooming. I have a lot of new growth on my rose bushes. I was able to hang out sheets to dry today [...]

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