Although I’ve lived in Zimbabwe, New Jersey, Indiana, Washington, D.C., and Pasadena… Japan is now home for us…We love being here with our four children. Our Maltese dog Molly (12) completes our family.
We are working with Asian Access to plant churches in Japan. (Check out Asian Access’ website). We think we have one of the best jobs in the world. We love incarnational ministry — seeking to live our every-day lives in such a way that those around us become interested in Jesus.
A few other things that I love: trying new recipes…refinishing furniture with Eric…remembering and actually using a new Japanese word that I have just heard…squid tempura…watching the sun set out our kitchen window behind the neighborhood temple…making creative cakes based on people’s interests… the new Starbucks that just came to Sanda…camping… seeing Jesus change people’s lives…being with my sisters…hearing our children laugh hysterically for no important reason… crashing after a long day with my husband, a diet A & W, and a good TV show…letting Jesus change my life…cabbage salads – we’re still working away at a low-carb diet…going for walks in the neighborhood …biking with one of our children on the front and back of my Japanese bicycle…Outback Steakhouse in Osaka…Psalm 139.
Not/as/interesting information about me: I got my BA in English Lit and Political Science from Taylor University; my MA and PhD from Fuller Theological Seminary in Intercultural Studies/Leadership Development. I met Eric when I was his academic advisor at Fuller (we didn’t start dating until I had quit).
Sue, this was worth the time! I’m not sure I am brave enough to do blogging! The kids are getting big and seem really happy.
Craig and Yumiko left us a week ago and we are bereft. They are in Florida for a few days, then on to California for “training”. Soon they will join you in Japan!
It is a hot, lovely day here. This morning I joined my husband for the first time ever in his “new” kayak. Actually, I gave him a kayak-building kit for his birthday many years ago. This project took 6 or 7 years! It was a birthday gift that kept on giving. Anyway, today was my first ride in it and it handled well. We both decided it was perfect for two people. Now he needs to build a one-seater for those days when I can’t go along for the ride!
May God be gracious to you,
Love, Marj
Wow, Sue! What a great job you’ve done with the blog! You’ve really gone to town with it. At first I was taken a back by the pictures of you… and then Eric… Owen… Annie… family I soooooo dearly miss. And then there’s Olivia… who’s a little girl already and I completely missed that part of her life! All that to say, THANK YOU for starting a blog so I can get caught up on the big things and the little things in your lives.
Deepest love,
Ang
Hi Mrs. Takamoto,
I’m one of the many good friends that Mark has here at DirecTV. We’re so sorry to hear of your loss. Mark only told briefly about his father’s condition when he had to rush to Utah last Sunday. We really had not much details on the incident. So thank you for the postings.
DirecTV would like to send an arrangement to the family. We already have Mark’s address but the company needs to know the name of the deceased as well. Do you think you could provide us with that information? You could email me at tvluu@directv.com or call me at (310)964-6436.
Our deepest condolences to you and your families. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Jan Luu
Hello! I came across your blog looking for ideas on how to make an Olivia The Pig cake!
Is there any tips on how you made yours that you can share with me? Id love it!!
Please email me privately so I can respond with questions about possible ways I might help.
Thanks,
Linda Lynch