Back in Japan
January 13, 2014
Hello friends and family! I am back in Japan so it’s time to
wake up the old blog.
First, a brief recap of what has gone on since the last blog
in July. Olivia and I returned to Iowa very late at night on July 3rd
and attended the Box Family Reunion on Independence Day. We were a bit groggy
and jet-lagged, but happy to see the family. I returned to work full time at
CBE in mid-July. Olivia began 6th grade (Last year of elementary in
CF) in August and has done very well adjusting to a new load of
responsibilities and homework. Jim went to Australia right after we left Japan,
and then to Washington DC for a class. After the DC class he was allowed to
take almost two weeks leave in Iowa. We celebrated his 30th birthday
with a rainy, muddy adventure of paintballing followed by grilling (In the
rain. Thanks again, Aaron!) and good fellowship with everyone. Autumn blew past
and before we knew it Christmas came. Jim came home again for about two and a
half weeks to be around for many Christmas celebrations and our first
anniversary. We were able to see and spend time with so many people, it was
wonderful! On January 9, Jim and I flew to Japan to begin the next chapter of
our story. I will be here for about two months. Olivia is being very strong
through this change with the help of marvelous technology and support of her
dad and step mom, as well as my and Jim’s families. We would appreciate your
prayers of encouragement for her!
The next chapter in the story means the next chapter in the
blog! While our first trip to Japan was very much a vacation, seeing all the
sights and wonders to behold on Okinawa, this second time around will be much
more mundane. I don’t anticipate a daily stream of wild adventures… perhaps
just the interesting parts of living in a foreign culture.
I pray this finds you all safe and well, and look forward to
keeping in contact with all of you.
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