Where in Japan are Bob & Chris ?

Arrived !!

October 2, 2008

Yesterday was a long flight and exhausting. The ride was good; the movies ok; but the time dragged. When they arrived in Narita Airport, Tokyo, Japan Bob & Chris were met by Rev. Naoki Asano and Cindy Otomori of the JELC at the airport; driven the two hours back to the city; had a light dinner and then went to the guest house at the Lutheran College and Seminary in Tokyo. This is home for the next two months. Orientation began before the night ended. They were given a folder for orientation that Cindy had prepared and some yen as an advance to get started on expenses. By the time they arrived Bob and Chris had been up from 5:30 am Los Angeles CA time to 9:00 PM the next day Tokyo, Japan time. After some light unpacking they passed or sacked out for the night exhausted. The next day; today began with registration at city hall as foreigners and then opening a bank account; all with the assistance of Cindy. Why assistance? Bob and Chris are really God’s “children” when it comes to reading instructions in Japanese characters!! The day began with Cindy at 11:00 am; extra time to sleep off the jet lag and do more unpacking. Much of their early days will involve real feelings of dependency or better said; walking in faith lead by the hands of faithful people to guide them; their brothers and sisters in Tokyo. The picture below is Chris before take off in Los Angeles, CA. Where is Bob?

Keeping praying,

Zen Ben