A tree in our yard

Tulip and asparagus!

Cherry blossoms!

A definite sign of spring — people eating and relaxing under cherry blossoms!

Spring is definitely here! Today (April 2), we had temperatures in the upper 70’s. Our family has been in the process of planting our garden…as well as spiritual seeds where we can. Today, the kids, Amanda, and I were able to spend time with our friend Ritsuko.

Beautiful day to spend together

We are also springing ahead (slowly) in the progress being made on the barn addition.

Digging the trench for the water line

The frame for the addition

The frame with a roof on it

Putting on doors

Pink and blue water lines are in, ready for hooking up, after we finish the floor

The current state of our project — doors and windows! Next step: the floor!

Tango Gomez, who attends our Bible study regularly, came to do a homestay with our family for almost a week. He probably found our American ways to be a little strange, but he did his best to use English and do as we did. That included getting his hands dirty!

Cameron and Tango spreading gravel over the driveway

However, we didn’t do only work! We visited the petting zoo nearby to feed the kangaroos and other critters.

“I don’t carrot all if you feed me!”

Amanda has a little time off since this is the Spring Break between school years for the Japanese school system. The new grades begin in April, so she will begin working at the int’l preschool on April 6th. Keep her in your prayers. This is a new adventure for her! She is also making new friends and hopes to be a witness to them. Two of them are planning to come to our morning Bible study tomorrow!

Amanda and Ritsuko