Home in Sendai

What an interesting day! We woke up to snow this morning, which was not totally unexpected, but still a surprise.

We rode the train from Narita to downtown Tokyo and then rode a bullet train up to Sendai. In the Tokyo train station we had to buy a box lunch to take on the train, so we went to a food court. I have never seen such a delicious display of food in my life! Naturally, I bought sushi and had a great lunch on the train.

We arrived at our base camp around 4:30 p.m. And let me tell you...the word rustic is about as close as I dare get! Trust me on this...Mexico Caravan Ministries never looked so sweet! The dorm in Mexico looks like a palace right about now.

There are quite a few people here, both volunteer and paid staff. Several of the men who are carpenters have been here 3 or 4 months and some 6 months or more. Just listening to some of them and sensing their servants heart really puts me to shame.

If you think of me, pray for my spiritual growth. I have much to learn on this trip and I feel confident I will be stretched well beyond my comfort level.

Tomorrow we are being taken to some of the areas hardest hit by the tsunami, and I will try to give you a quick overview.

Goodnight,

Mike