Things I am looking forward to in America:
*family
*friends
*sharing at my supporting churches about what God is doing in Japan. Truly, I enjoy doing this!
*Mexican food!!!!!!
*being able to understand and be understood
*Mom's mashed potatoes and Dad's burgers on the grill
*fresh veggies from my sister's garden
*not paying $18 for a movie
*worshipping in my heart language
Things I will miss:
*friends
*church planting
*Gospel choir
*onigiri
*nashi, aka Asian pears
*unintentionally being the center of attention (okay, so maybe I won't miss the constant staring!:)
*summer so hot and humid you can't even move without breaking a sweat
*fall colors
*the challenge of understanding and being understood
These lists are just a quick, off the top of my head list. I will add more as I think of more things. Basically, people and food are the theme of what I am looking forward to and what I will miss!
5 comments:
Glad my blog got you thinking!
I can understand how you would have mixed feelings about leaving, but I know people will be glad to see you. Will you be at FBC CC? I will try not to be absent this time. :-)
The challenge of understanding and being understood. So well put and thought provoking Shan. I'm sure it is such an interesting swing on the spectrum of communication!
I can't wait to see you!
We always look forward to mexican food and worshiping in English too!!
Susan
Very interesting lists of miss won't miss. I miss you everyday but am pleased you are following Christ! Some day when I see Jesus, I'm going to ask why so far away to serve?
I miss the Asian Pears in Japan and the very friendly people. I don't miss the narrow streets. Dad
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