We have been in Japan for about two days now, and are still waking up around 5:30 a.m. (which would be 2:30 p.m. EDT). Our days seem very long! Our brains are mush today.

Norman has been running around meeting with realtors, old friends who know people who are selling land or have apartments for rent, and doing errands. He is exhausted.

The kids and I hang out around home more since we have no car. But since we live in downtown Kumamoto, we can walk for groceries, shopping, or just to get out. And after being confined with three hopping, energetic kids in a small apartment, those walks are mandatory! Whew! I’m looking forward to our co-worker watching them tomorrow for most of the day. It’s time for me to find a laundromat and some sanity. (I never noticed how loud one child can be. We live on the 2nd floor, and I’m afraid we stomp, laugh, and drop heavy objects way too much for anyone living below us.)

Norman is looking at a rental house tonight. Also, he is in contact with a man who has land to sell. So many things are up in the air for now, but we know that God has it all figured out already. We just have to wait for His timing and keep on following Him.