We abandoned Alabama this morning, traveled through Tennessee, are kicking through Kentucky, and will soon be over in Ohio. We will be at our supporting church in Amelia this Sunday. Then it’ll be back south, visiting Norman’s aunts on the way home.

Life is crazy these days! We had more than one problem obtaining Melodie’s renewed visa this year. (The rest of us renewed ours in Japan before leaving, but hers is on a different schedule for some reason.) Anyway, after a number of snags, we believe things are ironed out, and we should receive our passports back and her approved visa in the next few days. Praise God!

We hear one-sided conversations in Japanese in our household these days. Norman has been working with his Japanese buddies in Japan to find housing (at least temporary) for when we first arrive in Japan. (We will fly out from Chicago on April 6th!!) It looks like we can stay in a tiny house, renting it a month at a time. We are thankful God knows our needs and is capable to meet each one. We try not to be stressed by the unknowns, the zillions of details that have yet to be seen to, and the last minute decisions to make. Please keep us in your prayers!

I have to tell you about a recent missions conference we attended here in Alabama! This supporting church of ours really goes all out for missions, and they love missionaries! They asked for a wish list, including things we need for ministry, family, or just our wildest dream. We put the normal stuff, including gifts to take back to Japan. But Norman, dreaming big, put down a request for money to buy a big motorcycle in Japan, perhaps even a Harley??? For those of you who aren’t familiar with Norman’s latest ministry, he has been using motorcycles as a way to make new friends and build relationships.

Anyway, to make a long story short, this bike is a reality! Even the church people doubted whether they could fill that wish, but God did a work…and Norman’s ministry will continue! If nothing else, this showed Norman that bikers should continue to be a part of his outreach focus.

Thank you to the supporting churches out there who trust in God to do amazing things! And thank you all for your faithful support and prayers.

Hi! My name is Chloe! I am really excited about going back to Japan and seeing all my friends. Our furlough this year was really nice, but I’m ready to go back.

This year I learned that I really, really like deer meat! Of course, all the stuff my Granny makes is good, but . . .

Thank you for praying for our family!
Ta-ta!