It has now been a week since we have been back, and life is returning to normal---but is it. Lives were changed in Japan, and the lives of the participants were changed to. As I reflected on the time in Japan, I am once again inspired by the faithfulness and kindness of the Japanese people. They labor so diligently with so little and are generous with what they have, and never once was there ever a hint of complaint. I know I could learn so much from them. And the missionaries we met, the Luethys (Jonathan & Dorothy), the Reisters (Bob), and the Noars (Bill), had been so faithful, some ministering for over 30 years, just like Paul's parents did. What an inspiration these people are. I am sure there will a permanent impact on all the lives that were touched---on both sides of the ocean. Thank you for your part.
As a P.S., we were contacted after we returned by Lance Corporal Ramirez of the Iwakuni Public Affairs Office (the one you saw taking pictures and interviewing the girls) who sent a link to the news story & pictures that he prepared. Also below is the link to the Iwakuni Youth Sports Facebook page.
Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni News Story
MCCS Iwakuni Youth Sports Facebook Page
