The Big 3-OH

Malaybraham, my dear Malaysian friend named Abraham (see how he got the nickname?) celebrated a big birthday on Friday - it's a day that the world remembers as Nine Eleven. But from now on it will be the day of the Malay - Abraham turned 30 on that day! (Well, not in 2001... this year!)

Since Keisho so kindly took him out for lunch yesterday after church (no cake!), I decided I would capitalize on my day off from work by inviting him over for some delicious chicken cutlet curry. We decided to commemorate the occasion with this picture. Kinda cooky, but I think it's a cool shot. Don't we look younger than we actually are?

Still BOBbin'

It's been awhile since I've posted anything about BOB (Brothers of Boaz). But we're still goin' strong, still studying the Word and praying with one another. Lately we've been going through Chuck Smith's book "The Man God Uses." It's a great book that devotes short chapters to the qualities that a man of God should have.

And of course, afterwards we always power up on snacks and so on. The guys are always good about bringing something for everyone to snack on (Keisho loves bringing us cake!). Last week, Kevin even blessed us with Anthony's pizza!

Well, a couple of weeks ago we had to say farewell to a good brother. Nate felt the Lord calling him back to Colorado to help with his dad's ministry there. Keisho, ever the cake provider, brought a cake and we celebrated / sent him off in style. Nate, may the Lord bless you! Keep in touch, and don't forget to pray for your brothers at BOB!

Who's this stranger?

ただいま！（どこにも行ってないのに）

この前、海外からの特別なスペシャルなゲストが来沖しました。この人物はいったい誰でしょうか？

Well, here I am, after leaving the blog alone for so long... I just haven't felt the urge to update. But a few weeks ago, I had a very special visitor come from abroad and visit me. (His purpose for coming was not to see me, but he did take time to visit! Wonderful times... but first, can you tell who it is from this pic?


So he came over and we had BBQ chicken and vegetables. Then we caught up on old times. Then my roommate Rob came back from work (baseball practice). My guest really wanted to play catch with a professional baseball player, so I (the agent) allowed him the privilege.

宜野湾市伊佐で彼を向かいに行って、八百屋に行った後、バーベキューをしました。食べながら色んな懐かしい話や最近神様に語られていることを分かち合えた。その間、ルームメートであるロバートは仕事から帰宅して、僕のゲストはプロ野球選手とどうしてもキャッチボールしたかった。ので、エージェントである私の許可をもらって、二人はキャッチボールしました。



最後に一緒にＯＣＳＩに行って、彼の母親にあいさつして、昔からいた先生方と話をして一人で宜野湾に帰りました。圭佑、短い間だったけど、本当に楽しかった！また沖縄に戻ったら是非一緒にご飯食べようね！中国でまた大学、頑張ってください！

Finally, we drove together to OCSI and said 'hi' to his mother, and chatted with all the teachers of old. Then I drove back to Ginowan. Time went by so quickly, Keisuke, but I had an awesome time! Next time you're in Okinawa, we'll have to hang out again! All the best to you in China, my friend!

Update Withdrawal

I haven't posted anything to the ol' blog lately. It's a combination of being busy and wanting to avoid being on the computer for too many hours. With grad school being online, I sit in front of a screen and type so much these days, that blogging just isn't fun like it used to be.

Forgive me! I will do my best to post some fun stuff soon!