Big decision...

I just wanted to write on my blog that Pete and I have have decided not to be engaged. We are thankful for God's grace in this situation and in our lives and are praying for God's direction in our relationship. We invite you to pray for us as well. God is so good to us.

Happy New Year!

Here are some photos taken during the last month or so...


My favorite 5-year-old - Princess Yume!




Yet another reason why we Americans are..a little bigger than the Japanese! These are perhaps the hugest pancakes EVER!


Four of five of the boys I've been living with since last June...adorable!


With my dear Mexican friends Ernesto and Maria at "El Vez"



With Chie D. on New Year's Eve


With Japanese friends on December 4th


John and Christy, two of the best friends anyone could ask for!