7/27/10- Last Japan blog post =[

Yes, unfortunately this will be my last blog entry for my time here in Japan. Even though it's only a blog entry, I'm getting kind of choked up just typing this. I'll make it short and sweet so I don't break down and cry during the middle of this entry.

Today we had time with the Lord from 9-10:45am. I spent my time just roaming around Osaka and found a place to sit and read the Bible. From around 10:45-2pm we had a team meeting discussing the issues that might come up while we're back in America. It was a good time to just prepare ourselves for what's to come within the next couple of days, weeks, and months. There was a lot of things to discuss, and by the end of it, I think that people were more aware of what challenges they may face whether its at school or at home.

After our meeting, the team took a trip to the Osaka Aquarium! The aquarium in Osaka is said to be the second largest Aquarium in the world (don't quote me on that). Even though I went to the aquarium last year, it was still fun to walk around and look at the different marine life. There were other things that made this trip special as well. After our time at the aquarium, a group of us headed towards Umeda to see a really tall building and go to the top (I forgot what it was called, but it was super scary at the top). We watched the sunset while at the top of the building, then went to a nearby mall to walk around and eat dinner.

I think I'm in denial about leaving Japan. It's so hard for me to actually say goodbye to this culture and country. I know that God has made me Japanese for a reason and at the same time I know that God has definitely placed Japan on my heart for a reason. This country is such a beautiful place with wonderful people, and they deserve to know the good news about Jesus Christ. Although Japan is technologically advanced, there's so much pressure and suffering within this country. I know for a fact that God loves these people, and He will always be there for them.