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AfterHe was sweet and very gracious. Then came a young man who was from Argentina. 
He stayed awhile because in Tokyo his money was stolen so he stayed with us until he was able to work a little and save some money. Then came the Spanish couple from Spain. (no pic) They were so sweet. They brought Luke the "Jungle Book" in Spanish. Then we had aother couple come in. He was from America (Chicago) but was teaching English in Korea for a year. He met his girlfriend who was Korean, and they decided to travel Japan for awhile. He spoke Russian and what a joy it was to have them in our home! 
It is a special time for us because it reminded me of my home growing up. There was never a time when someone was in need that my parents said no. I treasure the teachings from my parents to always open our home to strangers. The Bible says that we could be entertaining angels. How fun it is to be Jesus' hands and feet and share HIM with our precious guest.
He stayed awhile because in Tokyo his money was stolen so he stayed with us until he was able to work a little and save some money. Then came the Spanish couple from Spain. (no pic) They were so sweet. They brought Luke the "Jungle Book" in Spanish. Then we had aother couple come in. He was from America (Chicago) but was teaching English in Korea for a year. He met his girlfriend who was Korean, and they decided to travel Japan for awhile. He spoke Russian and what a joy it was to have them in our home! It is a special time for us because it reminded me of my home growing up. There was never a time when someone was in need that my parents said no. I treasure the teachings from my parents to always open our home to strangers. The Bible says that we could be entertaining angels. How fun it is to be Jesus' hands and feet and share HIM with our precious guest. 
He ask every morning "juice, juice". He likes to get up on the counter and help me. It is so precious and it is a great bonding time for he and I. Then after it is made, we take the first glass to dad and say "here you are." How precious. Recently he has been saying "daddy, daddy" more often then "mommy" love that so much! Back to food, today Luke shocked me. We had sushi with grandma and Wataru gave him fish egg sushi. You guessed it, he ate it all. I happened to dislike fish egg sushi but Luke loved it and I enjoyed watching him eat the whole thing. I chuckle to myself when parents tell me that their child doesn't like something. How does a 1 1/2 year old really know what they like. Their stories make me appreciate Luke. It is a challenge for me when Luke doesn't like something, but every time, when I try the next week with the same food, he eats it all up. Someone wise told me not to make a big deal over food. If he eats is "yeah". If he doesn't "yeah, too." I praise God that He gave me a child that loves food. I am thankful. 
Luke loved hanging out with Nina and they had such a blast. Heather has an eye for organzation so she redid Luke's room and our Japanese room. How fun was that. The Japanese room looks so comfey (you have to come and see), 
Heather is so talented. She can paint and sew and cook. What an awesome friend. On Tuesday my other friend Becky came and brought a fabu new family with her. They blessed me with some food that I have been needing and such sweet fellowship. Nothing like hanging with Christian friends that exhort and encourage! Luke is getting his molars so he has been cranky but normal a pretty good boy. The interview with the City went well and quick. Thank you for praying! 
and I are going to fly to America for 1 week. I need to get some paperwork done and then be a tour guide for Natsumi. This is her first time in America. She is so easy going and she will be staying at my brother in law's & sister's house and I will be at my mom's house. We have a packed schedule but would love to have a little time with you you can get to know Natsumi. My dad and Dot graciously offered to have a cookout on Wednesday (10-14) around 6pm so please come join us and meet Natsumi. Luke will be having some daddy time alone and I will be missing them both. 
