Off to Japan...

Back in April, I shared photos of our Japanese exchange students Kou and Ken coming to spend a couple of weeks with us. Well it was now CJ's turn with 30 other high school students to make the trek to Japan and spend a couple weeks there. He was so excited! We had to rise very early to drive him to a large international airport. What awesome adventures are in store for him. We have received 2 emails to date and he is having the time of his life and so enjoying the people and culture.

Here is the traveling group ranging from freshman to seniors with a couple chaperones. They will all stay with different host families to really experience the culture.


I snagged this picture because it really tickled my funny bone! CJ and his two buddies sat away from the group for a time and chose a spot right in front of this ironic sign;o) For any of you who have or are raising teenagers...you would agree that "special needs" totally fills the bill!! Or maybe the parents have extra special needs to be able to deal with them? Either way...it made me chuckle:O)


Our excited adventurer...he makes this mama very proud! We are praying for great things for him as he steps out in new ways over these next several weeks. We love you Bud!