My first day in Japan was an interesting one. Pastor Shelley and I went out and did some errands in Komagome (our small section of Tokyo) in the late morning and I got to see more of my new home. Down the hill from our house and up the street to the train station, we got a phone for me to use while in Japan and a train card so I can ride the trains by just swiping it instead of having to purchase a ticket each time. After that, we visited the post office and then the grocery store to pick up some food. That was a fun experience! After bagging our groceries, we walked just a bit farther to a sushi stand and got some lunch to take back home.
After eating a wonderful meal, we got to unpacking some boxes and reorganizing the house. Packing peanuts and bubble wrap were everywhere! After a while, it was time for Miss Megumi's walk. So, we all went out for a stroll around the neighborhood and got to see more of Komagome. Smiling faces peeked out from behind fences and others out walking their dogs waved as we passed by. Every house it seemed had some small pot or container with flowers in it to add a bit of green to the cityscape. In the course of our walk, we went by the bible school and I got to meet a few of the students. Some of them spoke a little English and with my very poor Japanese, we made introductions. :) I was really happy to meet them and we made plans to practice English and Japanese soon.
I'm really starting to understand that this country is a lot more than I could understand through textbooks and reading. It is a country alive with organization and quiet happiness. I can't wait to see more of it through the lens of God's heart. We will do and see and accomplish more together than apart.
