I am increasingly thankful for the people in my life - both past and present and those still working their way into a permanent place in my heart. I am as close to carefree as I've ever been, and it's not because I have nothing to worry about. I'm not even saying that I don't still feel stress, but I feel my life is rich in new experiences (though I fail in my attempt of some) and wonderful people who challenge and uplift me. I am overwhelmed, and a bit awestruck, by the love of God.
I'm curious to see what the next few weeks hold. A few things have changed as of late and will require a shifting of my schedule into more intentional patterns. I want to prepare myself for the new term, which will start in April. My Japanese classes will start again, and students will again be regularly going to campus and so will I. It's difficult for me to learn how to maximize my time, but I am tired of letting hours slip by after I return to my room with little productivity. There are things I want to accomplish for myself, but I also really want to soak up each moment and keep from living in "future tense." I don't want to miss this adventure while it is still happening!
Sorry, folks. Nothing truly profound today. I've just really felt blessed lately, and I've run across some new opportunities to grow and spend time with the Lord that I'm really excited about. Please pray for us as we prepare for the 2011 Chi Alpha Training weekend - March 11-12 - we have friends coming from different places across Japan, and also just for the Todai and Waseda campuses as we continue to minister there!
Until.
Amanda
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