It's been about two weeks since we've written. Between moving out of the Lodge (on base) and into our house (off base) and waiting for internet to be hooked up, we just haven't spent much time writing. Surprisingly we live in a 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom house. That is quite large living quarters for Japan. Many families live in small apartments where they sleep on futons that tuck into the closet. Luckily, the navy treats us well and we were given enough allowance to find this house.
Our closest train station is Yamato, which is the main reason we chose the house. Yamato-shi (city) is the place where people like to go out without having to travel to Yokohama or Tokyo. It also has two different train lines that run through it which makes for less travel time and easy access to other cities.
We are still using "stick furniture", which is a bed, dining table, and couch issued by housing for people who have not received their own shipment of household goods. The moving company told us we should receive our San Diego household goods no later than January 7th. That sounds like a long time but between all the holiday events going on, time should pass quickly.
We are very thankful to have this house and our first night we prayed that God would fill the house with His joyful presence so that it would be a home that glorifies Him.Until next time!
Congratulations! I know God is pleased that you have honored Him in your home. We pray that He continue to bless you both.
ReplyDeleteYour house looked so cute in facebook pictures. Can't wait to see it one day in person. May the LORD bless you as you have honored Him! have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day as you remember all that He has blessed you with this year (so much!). We are so thankful for a new daughter in love - You, Kylee!
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