A couple of weeks ago, on a busy Saturday, I got a message from my study partner saying that she was going to have to miss our Japanese lesson that day with our teacher.  It’s ok, she’s prego and I TOTALLY get it.  Sleep, enjoy it.  Savor it.  These are your last months together, indulge in… Continue reading Building Blocks

I suppose something like the day that Kennedy was assassinated, or 9/11, I remember 3/11 very clearly.  Like the whole day.  3/11 of course, March 11, 2011. That morning was a big morning.  I had two big things to accomplish that day.  I met a fellow missionary and a Japanese friend in Shinyurigaoka to file taxes. … Continue reading Remembered

So, this is another practical side of living overseas edition of this blog.  I don’t know about you, but tax season is definitely NOT my favorite season in the world. I am all for paying taxes– give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, etc. etc. but I’d rather not go to all the trouble of filling… Continue reading Things I Don’t Want to Spend My Saturday Doing

So, a week ago, we hosted the brand new, newly-multiplied baby cell group meeting, entitled Groundbreakers (more on that in a minute). After  loads of legit cleaning every last speck of dust, everything was perfect. Our 2 two-person sofas, 4 chairs and floor cushions positioned if necessary.  Laptop tuned into a youtube power-point for worship. At 7:30,… Continue reading As Promised

It was brought to my attention that there has been an error in our paper newsletter that went out (just last week!!). The paragraph in error reads as follows: One of our big deci­sions was which cell group to attend because that is where we will be focus­ing a lot of our energy. After vis­it­ing… Continue reading Recall

5:15am- I hear Rosalyn awake in her room.  After checking my mail and waiting some 10 minutes, I decide she’s not going back to sleep.  I put on my glasses and my sweater as it’s pretty cold, make a bottle and find her standing up, waiting for me. 6:55am- Rosalyn is finally tired out and… Continue reading A Day in the Life of a Missionary [Wife]

Isn’t there a schoolhouse rock song that has to with some phrase the rhymes with multiplication?  And it’s not the one that talks about zero being my hero.  I’ve been wracking my brain the last couple of days, and the thing is- I’m not even sure there is a song like the one I’m thinking… Continue reading Multiplication Nation

So I didn’t blog last week.  But I have an excuse! [it’s ok, roll your eyes.  I’ve got a good one] I went to the dentist last week. [insert an understanding ahhhh from the audience] I told you.  Anyway, I did indeed go to the dentist, which was not fun, and as per my usual,… Continue reading The Baby is the Wild Card

Ok, so, this time around in Japan, life is a bit easier.  Of course, it’s a lot harder than before, now that I’m married and with a baby.  But, there are things that I’ve discovered that make life so much easier: -Ergo Baby Carrier- a MILLION and a half thanks to the wonderful supporter who… Continue reading Best Purchases Ever!