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The Journey Continues

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It is the time of graduations and doing new things as we journey through life. Reflecting on old friends and meeting new ones we can cherish the time we have here. Though our time is dwindling here in Japan, we are continuing with our work as Military Relations Missionaries (MRMs). We look for opportunities to serve and support those who are in the branch. Meeting new people is always interesting. All of these experiences are part of the journey.  The Relief Society had an activity which was hiking Mt. Takao and families were invited. Sister Melton was looking forward to this for a while since Elder Melton had already been there. She went to this outing with Sister Matsuba and Sister Thompson with her two children. After meeting at the Ebina train station they all headed out about 7:30 am. After arriving they took a cable car ride, which is one of the steepest in the world. The families who participated had a great view from the top of the mountain. In all there were five families ...
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Bringing to Rememberance

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We learned who has been called to replace us in a few months. That has gotten us to think a lot and ponder on this mission. We look forward to returning to family and friends back home, but we also reflect on this road we have been traveling now for the last 18 months. Even more deeply, we think about and remember the many friends we have made over this time, and see each person as a blessing in our lives. As we have looked to bless the lives of others through Christ, we receive not only blessings but teachings on how to love one another. Missionaries, Friends and Sparklers But First...It was a Happy Mother's Day!                             Mother's Day weekend was also our stake conference for the Tokyo Japan South Stake. The lessons that were taught were amazing. There was one brother that spoke of his conversion years ago as someone who was originally from Mongolia and part of the old Soviet Union. He grew up an a...
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Growing in Japan

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Many things grow in Japan. Different flowers, vegetation, and children develop here. There is also growth in spirit, in relationships, in knowledge and more. As missionaries we are also learning and stretching our abilities. We are growing in different ways while here in Japan.  Flowers seen on a walk in the neighborhood We are usually asked a question at the beginning of the Jkaiwa class. One time the class was asked what we would do if tomorrow was the end of the world? It's a dramatic question with different thoughts. Some individuals thought about contacting family or spending time in nature. Other thoughts were about having favorite foods or playing a favorite game. Overall, the feeling is that there is no sense in worrying or being in a panic, even though that would also happen, but we should enjoy what we have.  The preparation day (P-day) for the younger missionaries is on Monday unless there is a temple P-day. Then Mondays are the same as other days and Tuesday is a s...
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Still Walking and Moving Forward

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Whether its our own children, grandchildren, Young Single Adults (YSA), the young missionaries, other members of the Branch, or the people at Atsugi, we keep learning that all are alike unto Christ.  Whatever our background may be throughout the world, people understand that family is a building block that we trust in and support.  At a Yakiniku Restaurant After Jackie's visit in our last entry, these last two weeks we had visits from both our other daughters, and their families. Katrina's family came first for a week. After the Wahlquist family recuperated somewhat from the time change, we started out hiking the Totoro Park (reference to Totoro from Ghibli studios). It was a first test for Rose who broke her foot just before leaving the states. She was given a boot to wear and hung in pretty well. We also went to a Cat Cafe. Interesting how there are a lot of pet cafes in Japan where people can interact with different pets and animals.           ...
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