It was a two shirt day. I expected to have to change shirts. I do put a clean one on in the mornings. But I didn’t expect it so soon. Maybe I had better start at the beginning. I took a shower in the house where we are staying here in Okinawa. Everything seemed fine.Continue reading “Two Shirt Day”
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You Want Me To Do What? – Matthew 5:39-41
The Japanese people are the most polite people I have ever met. This is woven into the fabric of their culture in so many ways, ways I can only imagine at this point since we arrived here in Okinawa only six hours ago. Here is an example from the flight from Tokyo to Okinawa. AsContinue reading “You Want Me To Do What? – Matthew 5:39-41”
Sleep
If you haven’t traveled by plane over a twenty four hour period across fourteen time zones, you haven’t lived! My brain doesn’t seem to be functioning. Sleep is a great gift from the LORD. Proverbs 3:24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. Having beenContinue reading “Sleep”
Tight Spaces
I don’t know about you, but I don’t like tight spaces! And long flights, over oceans, no leg room, no elbow room, no stretch space…. Ugh! And we volunteered for this! I know what you are thinking. Why didn’t we pay the extra for the sleeping seats? It would have only been a couple ofContinue reading “Tight Spaces”
Blessed are the Feet … Pedicure Moments
We are flying to Okinawa, Japan in just a few short days from today. My husband and I have settled into a wonderful, retired rhythm here in the Sunshine State. We are near our grown children and their families. Life is good. This post-Army life was our new normal. Out of the blue, we wereContinue reading “Blessed are the Feet … Pedicure Moments”
Between Two States
Well, I find myself in a strange place. The suitcase is packed, but I need some of the things in the suitcase to continue to live before the trip. What do I do? I could go out an buy the things I need, or I could unpack some of the suitcase. I really don’t wantContinue reading “Between Two States”
Getting Ready – Matthew 24:3
Reading in the Scriptures this morning Jesus’ charge to His followers to be ready for His return. There are a number of different ways He illustrates the need to be ready, but each one points to the tendency of all of us to get lazy, apathetic, disinterested, disconnected. The disciples ask in Matthew 24 aboutContinue reading “Getting Ready – Matthew 24:3”
Highlights
We often remember our lives through the “highlights,” those moments when we felt the best. Or at least that is the way we would like to remember our journey. But for many of us we have some pretty painful bumps along the road. So what do we do when our “highlights” turns into “The GreatestContinue reading “Highlights”
Inevitable Events
Well, the days are ticking by. Our suitcases are officially out of the closet. Many odds and ends around the house are getting finished. We can almost pull the car into the garage for storage during our trip! I think this is going to actually happen. Okinawa, I hope you are ready for us. SometimesContinue reading “Inevitable Events”
What To Pack
What is the longest trip away from home you have packed for with only a suitcase? How do you choose what to bring and what to leave behind? We have moved many times as a family, but with a truck, or trailer, or a PODS. In the Army I used a duffel bag and aContinue reading “What To Pack”
The Arnold Journey 