Post by doris34 on Jun 2, 2018 12:37:31 GMT
TOOT, TOOT! CHUG, CHUG, CHUG! Here comes the Train to Thinsville down the track and into your station, so hop on board and enjoy the ride.
We had a low of 62º and partly cloudy and going up to 79º and partly cloudy and windy with winds NW 20-30 mph.
Yesterday we spent a lot of time sorting and tossing things because we will have to move out within a few days. I’m getting rid of a lot of old clothes that we brought from Mississippi and have never worn since we’ve been here.
We continued our game of Monopoly last night and we’ve been playing for about an hour every evening. I think this is a stress reliever for us. This was our third night playing this game.
Maxine Calendar: Saturday and Sunday 6/2-3: Croutons, bacon, pudding, cheese. My work here is done.
Peanuts Calendar: Saturday and Sunday 6/2-3: THE DAILY EXTRA: When people ask me if I went to film school I tell them, “No, I went to films.” – Quentin Taratino.
The following letters were sent from Japan about 3 years after we first arrived there in 1954. This one was a newsletter written by DH Bill 12/30/1957. (continued from yesterday). Doris wants to add a note, so I’ll close for now. Bill. Since moving back to Tokyo in September we have no maid and I’ve been finding how time consuming it is to be a housewife in Japan. Shopping also requires much time – there are no supermarkets and so even daily shopping takes me to three or more different shops. At our local shops the usual wrapping is newspaper made into small bags – meat is wrapped in large bamboo leaves. Two afternoons a week I study Japanese. Once a week I help a University student (the daughter of one of the Church officials) with her English conversation. Her English is excellent, and the hour goes by all too quickly. When time permits I go along with Bill to the Preaching Places and Bible classes he has already mentioned. Doris. We are still learning the game of golf and get out to the local course in Tokyo every chance we get. Once a month is not too often, but we appreciate the occasional nights when I am home. We keep talking about going to some of the famous spots around Tokyo which every tourist without fail goes to see. We may get to see some of these beauty spots in the year before we come home. As you note – the thought of furlough is quite evident. At this point we are quite conscious that in one year and six months we’ll be heading East to home. We think of your often and pray for the work you are each doing in Christ’s name. Sincerely, Bill and Doris
To be continued tomorrow . . .
Silvery Moon Doris
199/151/146
We had a low of 62º and partly cloudy and going up to 79º and partly cloudy and windy with winds NW 20-30 mph.
Yesterday we spent a lot of time sorting and tossing things because we will have to move out within a few days. I’m getting rid of a lot of old clothes that we brought from Mississippi and have never worn since we’ve been here.
We continued our game of Monopoly last night and we’ve been playing for about an hour every evening. I think this is a stress reliever for us. This was our third night playing this game.
Maxine Calendar: Saturday and Sunday 6/2-3: Croutons, bacon, pudding, cheese. My work here is done.
Peanuts Calendar: Saturday and Sunday 6/2-3: THE DAILY EXTRA: When people ask me if I went to film school I tell them, “No, I went to films.” – Quentin Taratino.
The following letters were sent from Japan about 3 years after we first arrived there in 1954. This one was a newsletter written by DH Bill 12/30/1957. (continued from yesterday). Doris wants to add a note, so I’ll close for now. Bill. Since moving back to Tokyo in September we have no maid and I’ve been finding how time consuming it is to be a housewife in Japan. Shopping also requires much time – there are no supermarkets and so even daily shopping takes me to three or more different shops. At our local shops the usual wrapping is newspaper made into small bags – meat is wrapped in large bamboo leaves. Two afternoons a week I study Japanese. Once a week I help a University student (the daughter of one of the Church officials) with her English conversation. Her English is excellent, and the hour goes by all too quickly. When time permits I go along with Bill to the Preaching Places and Bible classes he has already mentioned. Doris. We are still learning the game of golf and get out to the local course in Tokyo every chance we get. Once a month is not too often, but we appreciate the occasional nights when I am home. We keep talking about going to some of the famous spots around Tokyo which every tourist without fail goes to see. We may get to see some of these beauty spots in the year before we come home. As you note – the thought of furlough is quite evident. At this point we are quite conscious that in one year and six months we’ll be heading East to home. We think of your often and pray for the work you are each doing in Christ’s name. Sincerely, Bill and Doris
To be continued tomorrow . . .
Silvery Moon Doris
199/151/146
