Update

It has been a while since I've written.

Summary: God is still God (a very good one), I've lacked a lot of discipline and passion, I'm still His son and "His steadfast love endures forever..."

So, the last week and a half have been filled with class, hanging out with my host family, and trying to stay connected to the Holy Spirit to strengthen me and lead me. The last one has unfortunately been difficult...which has consequently made everything else more difficult. BUT all is not lost! Honestly, things aren't as bad as my opening comments may make you think. I have been immeasurably blessed in this time too. People at home continually encourage me (I would name you all, but you know...could leave one out...people could get upset : ) ). My host-mom telling me that I'm a 'real Christian'...that made me smile. And I have been connecting with God more in prayer!

I had a talk with a Japanese girl who gave me a campus tour during orientation about prayer...interesting considering that we know each other's language at about the level of a 3 year-old (actually, I would love to be as fluent as a 3 year old). It was good though!

Church on Sunday was also really good. I had lunch there after the service and hung out with my friend from school and the pastors son and grand-daughter for most of the rest of the day. They're a lot of fun and help me with Japanese!