"Baby It's Cold Outside"

Wow, it's cold! Actually, it's not that cold. We just felt like saying that because it feels more like Christmas when it's cold. So....we are now officially in Japan instead of in "Hawaii". Everywhere you go here in Tokyo you see people people people! And buildings buildings buildings! And trains trains trains! Instead of the normal tropical foliage surrounding us, there remains only a remnant of fall leaves on the trees while the rest lie comfortably on the ground. The chill in the air reminds us of Prescott in the winter. How blessed we are to be experiencing home-cooked meals and the warmth of a home with our missionary friends, Tom and Ginna. The guesthouse we have the privilege of occupying reminds Lew of days growing up in Ecquador. Overall, life is good!

To make life even better...we were given tickets to Tokyo DisneySea. Tomorrow we will embark on discovering the Disney of Tokyo. We have never heard of DisneySea before so it will be quite the adventure. Our cup runneth over!!

Oh, btw...did you know that traveling within Japan is extremely easy? We showed up at the airport, gave the ticket lady our receipt, and got on the plane. No ID was needed and no money paid to check bags. The security line...well, there was no line, we just walked through! We didn't even need to take our shoes off!!! Next time we will be smuggling contraband onto the plane :)...Just kidding! It made traveling the 1000 miles to Tokyo quite relaxing. So relaxing in fact, that Lew doesn't remember it. It's like she went to the airport and suddenly was in Tokyo! It does feel surreal to be off the island and somewhere else. What can we say? We've become full-fledged island gals!

Thank you for your continued prayers. We are excited to have some R&R in Tokyo, but are still actively looking for ways to minister while here. We will be spending tomorrow at DisneySea with a gal who has not yet received Christ, but is close. Pray for our conversations...and that she would see the righteousness of Christ shining through us!

Until next time....