I don’t have much to say as far as new news goes, but here’s a brief look back at the week and a look ahead…
- I am only one assignment away from completing my correspondence course in Teaching English as a Second Language. I plan to get it finished today or tomorrow.
- Two weeks from this moment I’ll probably be sitting in the airport in Detroit, waiting to board my flight to Nagoya.
- No sign of my visa yet. I was hoping it might arrive today but it’s only been a week. Hopefully next week, since Christmas and my actual trip to Japan are the following week.
- I got a handful of Christmas cards and letters today from churches and individuals who are supporting my ministry. It’s nice to be remembered. One card even had a cheque in it! Always a nice touch.
- I shipped some boxes to Japan this week. Since I’m taking my guitar with me (of course!) I have less room for luggage on the flight. Also, since I’m going for at least two years, it’ll be nice to have more than the clothes on my back with me. Still, moving that far away is a nice way to force you to simplify. There’s certainly a lot being left behind.
- I may have a buyer for my iBook. The car is still up for grabs, though.
- Next week, with moving preparations, support raising and my TESL course behind me, I plan to spend lots of time with friends, as well as enjoy having time to study (cram) my Japanese, read some books, relax, reflect and pray before the big move.
I said more than I’d thought I would. It was more of a brain-dump than a news report, though. But anyway, that’s a wrap for this week.