Leaving Japan (Mar '12)

Kondo's, and good friend Jonie, representing the Nasu Base

CRASH was an amazing experience for us, and so great to see the Japanese Church take the responsibility to respond to needs around them. As we neared the one year mark we began praying about how much longer God wanted us to stay. We were willing to stay one day or one year longer, whatever He desired. We left with tearful goodbyes from our loving staff that had become such dear friends. Looking in retrospect and seeing Him work in such amazing ways and establishing such deep relationships, we would do it all over again in a heartbeat. Thankfully, upon returning we found out we only had several months left to complete our MBA's before the curriculum would change.  So you can imagine what we are trying to complete now...

Some Random Highlights:

Visiting Mt. Fuji with our Japanese Parents

Protecting the young lady in my days as a Samurai

Japanese garbage must be divided into 9 categories, then what sounds like an Ice Cream Truck comes by to pick up; that is- if you sorted it correctly. 

Enroute to Costco w/ suitcases after two trains and a bus.