Just a regular day in the neighborhood...

Dear Everyone,

I hope all of you are doing well and I am excited to start another day here in Japan. I am currently having fried rice and coffee for breakfast. Sound good? It is oishii! Yesterday was a wonderful day. I had a chance to exchange all of my dollars into yen (thank you for all of your support) and got a pretty decent rate. After that I did a little shopping and just got to see some of Kyoto that I didn't get to see last year. The best part of the day though was when I got to give a presentation on Georgia to one of Leena's English students. Her English was very impressive and she enjoyed learning about sweet tea, UGA, and the Big Oak. After my presentation, I was able to give her a journal that some of my friends bought especially for Japanese women that I would meet. She really liked it and was very thankful for the card that was inside! (Thank you Kendell and Stephanie) Once the English class was over and she left, I spent the rest of the night just playing with Leena's sons and letting them hear some American music. By the time is was around 9 everyone began to get tired including me. After a family devotional time of reading the Word and praying, we all went to bed. I got up about 30 minutes ago and am excited about the day. Today, I will be going with Leena to a class for mom's and toddlers at the church to give another Georgia presentation, seeing Pastor Soma again, and I am not very sure after that. I can't wait to see Pastor again. I have missed him over the last year and it will be fun to practice my Japanese with him because he doesn't speak much English. Please pray for Kyoto Christian Church. It is an incredible church that is working hard to preach the Word and show people the love of Jesus. Pray for revival in Japan. Not many people know the Lord or feel they have a need for Him. Pray that God would reveal Himself in an undeniable way. Last but not least are the shout outs for the day!! The first shout of the day goes to.... Taylor Martin. Hope class is going well and I miss you brother. Can't wait to be roomies. Had a chance to tune and play a guitar yesterday and couldn't help but think of you. Thought you might like to know that my rendition of "Leaving on a Jet Plane" is getting better. Take care bud. The second shout out of the day goes to....Victoria, Savannah, and Spencer. I miss yall and love you very much. Every chance I get to talk about my family, I am always excited to mention you and show pictures. Everyone one who has seen the kids says they are very beautiful and one lady even thought they were famous kid stars! Thought that was pretty awesome. Take care. Thanks everyone for you prayers and I can't wait to post again soon. Ps, sorry but there wont be any pictures until the next post.

Only By Grace,
CP