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Snoopy and Our Japanese Gangs

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Joint American/Japanese Red Cross It has been a busy two weeks with the American Red Cross with supporting three different events.The Red Cross Director Sarah is moving later this summer for another Red Cross position at Sasebo, so we love the time we are able to spend with her and her husband before they leave. The first one was again supporting the monthly coffee cart at the Fleet and Family Center (FFC). We always take some home made snacks to supplement the snacks the Red Cross provides. We are still always surprised when the homemade ones, this time being chocolate chip cookies, are the first to go. But what makes it even more worthwhile are the warm conversations we have with those stopping by, including ranks from the junior enlisted to senior officers, civilian personnel, and Japanese employees who always show their thanks and gratitude. The second event was supporting a safety fair where the Red Cross gave instruction on CPR skills. Sarah had to leave for another meeting, so S...
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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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