Dear Everyone,
It has been an awesome day so far.. I am currently sitting at my gate waiting to depart Hawaii and fly into Japan. I had one of the best nights of rest I have had in a long time. I got up this morning around 7:30 and took a very relaxing shower. After that I went to have breakfast at the Plantation Cafe which was located right outside my hotel. And yet again, God was at work.. As I sat down to eat breakfast I happened to overhear a lady sitting directly behind me talking on her cell phone about chicken and dumplins. Being from Georgia, I couldn't help but get excited once I heard those words. After she finished talking on her cell I turned around and started talking about chicken and dumplins with her. Turns out she had some family tie to Lawrenceville and I mentioned that I went to the University of Georgia. Through our small talk I was able to talk about my trip to Japan and she was very encouraging and I gave her my blog address to follow. I forgot to get her name but it was great to meet her and be encouraged. God is so good and it's incredible how He has me meeting people and giving me opportunities to talk about my trip with strangers and before I even get to Japan! Once she left the waitress brought me my ticket which was printed for the wrong amount. She charged me for a regular breakfast and not the buffet which is what I had. Upon telling her this she simply smiled and quietly replied "It's alright you're missionary". How awesome is that!! God can inspire you and speak to you even in the small things. I couldn't help but laugh and give praise as I went back to my room to pack. As I checked my email one last time before leaving the hotel, I found out through some emails there was a small confusion with Leena on my arrival time and apparently my printout was wrong about the day and time I arrived. Leena was very worried due to the little mix up but I called her as soon as I could and everything was settled before I left the hotel. Once I packed up my two bags and double checked everything, I went outside to catch my bus back to the airport. Now I am sitting here at my gate waiting to board the plane in about an hour. Please pray for safe travels and that everything would go smoothly once I am there as far as getting from the airport to Leena's house. Pray that God would continue to connect me with the right people at the right time. I give God thanks and praise for the amazing time I have had already. I can't wait to see what else He has planned over the next 3 weeks! Ps, hope you enjoy some of the pictures from the trip so far, click to them to see a larger version...
Only By Grace,
CP
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