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“Jolene! You need to wake up. You have to leave the country in a few minutes!” In the distance, I heard someone yelling my name. This newest twist in a series of unforeseen circumstances jarred me wide awake from an otherwise peaceful dream, complete with refreshing water, a warm setting…
It can seem random that sometimes bad things happen to good people, while at other times good things happen to bad people. Yet sometimes it seems like a pattern is emerging. A year ago, our son was bitten on the finger by a horse when we were spending time with…
The mesmerizing chanting from the restaurant’s audio system dulled our thoughts. A man in his early 20s stood ready to serve us while his father, who looked like a walking amulet display rack, quietly watched. A larger-than-normal shrine occupied the back wall, while the atmosphere in the room was almost…
Once there was a little Brahmi girl who lived in a faraway village in a cold, northern region of the country, surrounded by snow-covered mountains. Her family lived in a house made of stone and hand-cut logs. They raised goats and sheep. Due to the cold climate, finding areas for…
Japan pays close attention to the seasons. Spring arrives with cherry blossoms that draw crowds into parks and streets. Summer brings festivals and fireworks. In autumn, mountains glow with red and gold leaves, while winter covers parts of the country in deep snow. The changing seasons are not treated as…
It was busier than usual at our house. Mom and Dad were talking with people I did not know. They came and looked all over our front yard, taking measurements and talking about lights, speakers and a big tarp. I had no idea what was happening. The next day, a…
You may remember Jamil, our friend from Youland, who now lives in Europe. A while back, our family went to see him again. The three of us filled the one room, typically only inhabited by bachelor Jamil, while he lay down on a mattress in a room used as his…
The feeling was bittersweet. After 20 weeks in a beginner-level language class in Kyoto, Japan, I was graduating from Book 1. My understanding and comprehension of Japanese had dramatically increased. However, the more I learned, the more I realized how little Japanese I actually knew. But I was making progress.…
Waiting is never easy, especially when you already know what lies ahead. For most of us, it is the anticipation that builds anxiety—the same feeling you get as a roller coaster pauses at its peak, just before the thrilling drop. Suspended at the edge, waiting to dive into missions, sums…
“Sorry, I’m going to have to admit you into the hospital for a few days.” the doctor said. Caitlyn, Hiroko (our short-term missionary) and I tried to process that statement while the doctor continued to consult with the attending nurse. Moments later, Caitlyn was sitting in a wheelchair, being whisked…