The Journey Continues

Only five days left! I have so many mixed emotions about that.

Of course, I'm REALLY HAPPY to go back to Denton. It'll be so nice to have a permanent residence again, and a more permanent group of people to spend time with and build relationships with.
*I can't wait to see my family again.
*I'm already planning (in my head) my friends' weekends again. :-)
*I'm already thinking about what I can do to befriend new students for the Gospel.
*I cant wait to worship God with my friends again!!!

On the other hand, I'll have to deal more with Timothy's death. I know that I'll feel his absence even more than I already do.

But also, the people of Japan have been permanently etched in my heart. They will go with me as I fly over the Pacific Ocean. They will be in my prayers as I consider my future. Even now, the question in my mind is "How soon can I come back and how long should I stay next time?"

As I get closer and closer to departure, my schedule doesn't slow.

Tomorrow and the next day, we are staying with Yuriko's relatives. They usually don't welcome guests, but after meeting us, her uncle invited us to stay with them. He seems to be a very broken man - one who knows what he is and doesn't try to deny or hide his faults, failures and weaknesses. I hope to see the glory of God's grace revealed in him.

There's also the people around me - my friends. I want the Lord to continue to use our time together.

Then, the day before I fly out I'm leading a youth worship service in Tokyo, which I've never done before. That'll take a lot of prayer and consideration for me. Bible study is easy; this is new.

So, I still have to stay focused on what is happening here and now, even though it's easy for my thoughts to be in Denton. This whole trip, my heart has been in two places.

Well, friends just showed up!
I appreciate your prayers for my remaining days here.

~Jayne