Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Family and Friends from Japan

High record temperatures have been set in Oklahoma! We got some relief today, but it is still hot! I won't complain because we have not suffered - thanks to great air conditioning.

Last Friday, I was asked to lead a discussion activity again when the comprehensive final tests were over for the session. The Saudi students were fascinated to hear how the Koreans share the costs for their weddings. Only the men pay for their wives in Saudi Arabia.

On Saturday, Peggy and Joe Zee arrived at our home from Yokohama, Japan. We had not seen them for nearly 4 years. It seemed like we just picked right up where we left off! Peggy and Joe are important members in the Yokohama International Baptist Church. Joe sang in the choir, Peggy played the violin in our string group, and we always spent our birthdays together. They are also special people because they are Chinese, but speak English and Japanese fluently. Joe is retired now, but was a chemical engineer and school principal. Peggy is a physical therapist. I miss her messages!

Sunday, I had 17 people in my Bible Class. We continued our series on Christian stewardship. The title of the lesson was, "When Enough Is Enough". We frequently tease Bill Brooks because he wants a boat and hasn't got one yet. Isaiah said he dreamed that Bill got his boat and drove him to Brazil. Funny!

Galen, Sondra, and David arrived in Shawnee last night. I had a nice visit with them this afternoon. Roger and Daniel will fly in tonight.

Bill is recovering from his gum transplant. He's been on soft food since last Thursday. I've been surprised at how well he is doing! God is good!

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