I saw "Star Wars: Episode 3" yesterday. Anyone else seen it yet? I imagine there are plenty of positive answers to that question. I was getting pretty worried about fifteen minutes into the movie thinking "is it going to be this cheesy the whole time?" There were some seriously disappointing parts, and I'm not even an expert. It turned around some eventually, and I was glad I saw it. You just shouldn't miss one in an epic series such as Star Wars, right? I kept hoping George Lucas would suddenly change the plot (subsequently erasing all his previous work) and protect Anakin from the Dark Side. It was certainly the first time I ever felt sympathy for Darth Vader.
I think this is the first time I've written anything without mentioning Japan. I'm still here though, have no fear. But the fact is, missionaries live their own lives too apart from regular ministry work. I'm learning that you have to take time for yourself away from the busyness of ministry, no matter how much you enjoy it. It's only healthy, and Biblical I might add.
A little more personal...I've been a little homesick today. The good thing about homesickness is that eventually it goes away. I think it serves a good purpose though. When I feel homesick I start to look at pictures, which brings back memories, and though I may miss people the memories that I have bring a smile to my face and remind me how much the Lord has blessed me.
In light of that...to Mom and Dad, Natalie, Tim and Katrina, all my other family members, all my Chicago crew, my Hokkaido team, my wonderful friends in TN, GA, AR, IN, and NC (you know who you are)...I LOVE YOU.
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Hey Beta. I haven't seen Star Wars but I have felt sympathy for Darth Vader too. In Return of the Jedi, just before he dies, he tells Luke " You were right about me son... Tell your sister you've arrived." Luke says, " I want to save you." and dad says, " You already have." I'm sorry you are homesick. I'm trying to get close to my extended family, the church, here in Orlando. It's going better. I have been spending more time with Japanese. They are so needy. I'm glad you are there. You're seemingly small efforts of love and friendship are accomplishing more than you know.
Will
I love you Beta!
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