sometimes the pull between the world and life of a missionary and that of a housewife and mama is really frustrating. on days like today, when the last thing i want to do is go to my japanese lesson and say -- again -- that i wasn't able to finish all of my homework. i … Continue reading study.
Japan
Ruts, and reasons for them
I clicked on over to this post about overcoming creative ruts at {A} (a site I'd previously not visited) from SouleMama, and cried a little for my creative loss. It reminded me immediately of this post that I wrote around this same time last year, and I thought, "What has happened to this part of … Continue reading Ruts, and reasons for them
It’s here! (and pregnancy news)
Spring has never been my favorite season, but after what seemed like a LONG winter, coupled with a few months of laying on the couch feeling sick, the recent sunshine and warm weather (and cherry blossoms! pictured on header) have completely turned around my life. (A little dramatic flair in that last statement, but it … Continue reading It’s here! (and pregnancy news)
I’ll let the picture speak for itself..
..coming sometime in October, Lord-willing!
“Cutting ties”: take two
I read this post today while perusing old archives. (In all my spare time.. Someone tell me -- WHY am I not packing??!) I wrote it in March, less than a month after moving to Japan, and I was so encouraged today to remember that time and think how much has changed. Jesus has given … Continue reading “Cutting ties”: take two
DPP :: nineteen
Blog-checkin' in the morning before class. Later, I called my best to wish her a happy happy birthday, and Jones and I ran a few errands. Four days, and counting down. I can hardly wrap my mind around the fact that American soil DOES exist, and I will be stepping foot on it shortly. These … Continue reading DPP :: nineteen
Thankful
...for plane tickets home. and for the assurance that God will provide me with all I need to handle whatever is waiting for me when we land, emotions and people and all. ...for music and the way it can freshen my perspective and make me feel so glad to know Jesus, no matter who writes … Continue reading Thankful
DPP :: twelve
It is ridiculously nice outside today. Like short-sleeve-kind of nice. And so continues my it-cant-really-be-Christmas-yet alternate state of existence (read: change of Christmas scenery in seaside climate Japan). My friend Mandy gave me a gift today, just because. I wrote several times of my favorite coffee spot here in Shiz., which sadly closed its doors … Continue reading DPP :: twelve
DPP :: catch-up
A row of TINY shops downtown. Each little food place was probably about the size of a large American bathroom and could fit about 4 people. After all the rain, today was a BEAUTIFUL day! A perfect time to snap another shot from our neighborhood. This one is looking over the opposite edge of Youkoudai … Continue reading DPP :: catch-up
DPP :: four
Some moms that I met at a nearby shopping center came over to have coffee and cookies today -- all three of them have 10-month-olds. This little guy just fell asleep with his mama laying next to him on the couch and slept with his feet hanging off the edge and his eyes half-open for … Continue reading DPP :: four
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