1300 hours. A setting sun in a land made for rising ones....
My friends.... I am so sad. I am leaving here.... It stings more than
I ever thought it would... Haha plus my beloved doryo is playing the most
forlorn music in English and doesn't even know what it means. If
you ever want to make a book more intense I recommend playing music
that matches the scene you are reading.
Food conclusion:
It's a wonderful mix of very fresh light dishes full of vegetables and
greens to deep fried fatty things that taste waaaay too good to be
healthy. If you want to know how to make something you are a lot better
off asking the closest mother to you; because I know she knows how to
make it and she will love to help you because they are so loving.
Everyone's favorite food seems to be their mothers kare.... Which
makes me happy. I tell them my favorite is my moma's pies just to one
them up.. ;-) haha I think the beauty of Japanese food is the
diversity of it. From very spicy to very sweet to very sour to very
mild and safe.
Culture conclusion:
With the worlds second lowest murder rate everyone already knows it's
safe here. I had an English student tell me the other day about some
horrible things that happened in Japan in the past few months. She
said she wanted to tell me because she was afraid that everyone only
tells me the best good bits and that I should know that there are bad
things in Japan just like everywhere else in the world. And I know she
is right. So I hope you don't get that image. People are people. Japan
has lots of things to improve on just like everywhere in the world.
But some of the things I think they excel at are: anything to do with
respecting others, patience, sacrifice, hospitality, reverence, hard
work, professionalism, finishing, punctuality, and honesty. I don't
know- being here just makes me want to do my part. Maybe virtue is the
right word. I feel a huge trust for these people to do the right
thing when no one else is looking.
Spiritual conclusion:
What does one say for this? I think a confusion that is out there for
some is a clear cut for missions. Like you begin and something changes
where you can get more spiritual maturity and that you go home and
have learned something secret. I feel like a lil tree. I have been
growing from birth and growing and am excited to keep growing! But I
feel the biggest thing I learned since coming here is how to pray. I
kneel down and now expect to come out having learned something every
time. The confidence that comes when you do something because God told
your heart to do it is unquenchable. I now walk around with a prayer
in my heart. I used to think that was just like hope. But now I
know it's an action. I hope to keep getting better.. :-)
Physical exercise note:
I can do about all the same body weight exercises as I could two
years ago... But now I weigh 158 which is 17 pounds lighter then I
used to be. I haven't weighed this much since freshman year of high
school. But I am still confident I can beat up Sheldon.. Haha! I took
pictures of my arms and legs and body so you can watch me shrink bit
by agonizing bit.. I look about the same just smaller.
Funny story conclusion:
What's he going to do here? Hmmm...
Yeah I got this super dark story that happened this morning about
finishing and death... And if you want to twist it it can be a very
funny and an ending... But my moma always hated doing animal stories
so I will not include it here. You can ask me Personally if you want
it. Perhaps this is the one that like the tree will just keep
going... To be continued maybe.... Let's go with that.
When the hours were darkest and I still had the silliest grin on my
face when others were so down I used to think, "why/how can I be so
happy right now?". I would feel this clear thought that "there are
people praying for you right now". And so I thank you - Your efforts kept me
floating.
Love each other for me!
ラー 長老
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