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Baseball Game……..on offense, everybody stands for every single pitch. From the first pitch of the game to the very last. One of the chants they had everybody would raise their arms and in harmony begin to chant different players names. My Japanese is a little off, so we had a hard time following the chants.

People we never met before until now and ended up having dinner at their place and staying the night. They welcomed us in like we were family. So far, we would say the Japanese get the hospitality award. Very friendly, very helpful……..

Teaching an upper level Trigonometry class in Japanese as a native English speaker was hard at first, but actually is not all that difficult. Notice the slippers……a little tight on the feet.

Comments

Melody & Gary said…
You guys are awesome. What a great experience, and it's only just beginning! I will be praying for God to send more people your way to minister/be ministered to. Thanks for all the info. We are all so excited to see what happens next. This is kind of like our own personal Reality Show - Unknown World Adventures: Part I, Jon & Chrissi Storm Japan. Thinking of you lots, praying constantly, Love, Melody
June 23, 2008 at 9:59 AM
Julie A said…
Okay....what!! I want to discuss this last picture. Why on earth is Jon teaching a class in slippers. Ha. I am laughing so hard. Sounds like a great trip so far. How was the food? I barrel raced today:)
June 23, 2008 at 3:35 PM
Rachel Reber said…
Ok I just don't understand why you're teaching trigonometry? Could you please expand on that?!?!?!?!

Unbelievable:):)
June 23, 2008 at 11:55 PM
Melody & Gary said…
Precious! I was awake (it was 6:01 am), but with my new crack-o-dawn routine, I was already in the shower! I can't believe I missed it, so sorry, so sad. Good to at least hear your voice. Don't give up, keep trying, please. You'll get us eventually. I'm so glad things are going well. Finally got to see Bobby's house on Sat., and went to train park on Sun. Ella loved it. All are well. We miss you, and we love you so much. Love, Melody
June 24, 2008 at 6:52 AM
Julie A said…
Hey guys. How's it going? I miss my room mates. Life is so exciting here in Kuna, ID. You missed out on an excellent breakfast at Quick Wok/Family Diner. The best hot choc. and tea in town:)
June 24, 2008 at 9:37 AM
Janinee said…
Jon and Precious! Glad to hear your safe, sound and turning Japanese! I'm pretty sure nothing from you two would suprise me - no not even Jon teaching trig!

Stay well, and tell folks about Jesus!
Blessings, Steve and Janine
June 25, 2008 at 10:07 AM
Dave Feagans said…
Great to see pics and hear about the fun beginings of your World Tour!!!
I'm still belly-laughing from the picture of bog Jon in slippers!
June 27, 2008 at 2:24 PM
Rachel Reber said…
Wow Jon. You have never looked so sexy in slippers before. hope you are having a good time. holler back kid. ....aaron reber
July 31, 2008 at 2:56 PM
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