How Hideyo Got His Groove Back
Coming back to Japan after the trip home has been a very unique experience.  In many, many ways it's been quite difficult to just step back in and continue ministry once again.  Pray that I'll find focus and diligence in doing the work before me.
To Extend or Not to Extend... That Is the Question!
It's now been a year of being in Japan, and thus, it marks the half-way point of my commitment here.  However, I have the option to extend my time here for an additional year.  Pray that I'd be able to seek God in the decision.
Getting Closer...
Tomoe Nakatani's been coming to the church every Thursday to study the Bible with Pastor Igarashi for the passed few months.  She's now received her own Bible and has said that she interested in becoming a Christian.  Pray for her faith, that it would continue to be strengthened as she learns more and more about God.
ANSWER: Finally feeling situated again!  Classes and meetings keep chugging along, and I'm not too far behind.  Been meeting new people in the area recently... it's been great!
ANSWER: Tomoe's accepted Christ!  She's even gotten permission from her parents to become a Christian!  She continues to study the Bible with Pastor Igarashi.
ANSWER: God has directed me to stay for an additional 6 months (I'd stay until March 2004).  Can't wait to see what happens this coming year!