Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year　　2023

There are many plans in a man's heart,Nevertheless the Lord's counsel-that will stand.(Proverbs 19:21,NKJV)

After a challenging year last year, in which we were at the mercy of the Coronas, we have been able to welcome the new year in peace. Our three children are now independent and working hard at home and abroad. We are now just the two of us at home, but we are doing well while taking care of (and being taken care of by) the land tortoises in our garden. Last year also saw the birth of one baby tortoise.

I pray for heavenly protection and blessings for all of you in this new year, even though the hard days are likely to continue.

 Shalom.


KIHARA, Katsunobu