Tadaima! (We're home!)

Hey faithful readers! Sorry for the delay in communication. We're been to Iowa and New York City with seven of our BEST club students, then back to Iowa and now home to Tokyo! What a whirlwind! When we first arrived back in Iowa (the first time in a year and 8 months!) it felt like we'd never left. Now back in Japan, it feels our month long US trip never happened. Does that make any sense?!? Maybe we just adjust well... Ha, that's a laugh! If you spent anytime with us while we were back you can probably agree that we're not the best at cultural adjustment!...

Crying because a restaurant menu in English was too overwhelming (so many choices and I can read them all!)...
Being irritated by how l0ud and obnoxious people can be (don't worry, none of you!)...
Crying again because I could understand every conversation around me and therefore was a bit overstimulated...
Crying again because I was in TARGET! (ok, there were some highlights!) If you didn't realize it by now, this post is brought to you by Jennifer! ;)

Speaking of highlights (besides Target)...
-Falling in love with NYC!

-Showing the students Iowa farm life!
-Meeting our new infant friend, Eleanor June Nelson!

-Eating Iowa beef about every other day.-Laughing constantly with the students :)
-Chilling with our families!
- Getting in touch with the UI alumni within us!
- A short but sweet reunion with Jo, Joni and Sae
- BEST club homestays!
-Sipping Java House coffee my favorite former Java employee and life long sister

- Taking in gorgeous Iowa sunsets, BEST club style
- Being with our Tokyo staff, past, present and future!
We were so refreshed and encouraged by our time in the US (aside from all my crying moments!) Seriously though, we are thankful for that time and for each of you who prayed for us, loved us and served us while we were back!

Stay tuned for more... BEST Club is in full swing here in Tokyo so there's plenty more to share with you!