Hi friends and family - We have decided to get back to the US. It was advised by the US embassy to leave Tokyo due to after effects of nuclear issues, not necessarily the radiation. We have a flight booked out of Osaka for Saturday, flying through Seattle, then Detroit, then Lexington. We should arrive in Lexington on Sunday afternoon.
Please know we appreciate your thoughts, prayers and concerns. It may sound weird to those at home, but this is a hard move for us. We never expected this and hate to leave so many loved ones in Japan behind. But due to my pregnancy, and many other factors, we really need to get back. Kan thankfully will be able to support the Japanese office from Lexington while we are there. We have no idea what is next but for now he will keep doing his same job remotely and we have full support from his management in Singapore. I feel like I have no closure with anyone so this is all very emotional for me. We do not know how long we will be in Lexington as we are taking this day to day. All we know is we have a flight out to Seattle on Saturday.
As for prayer requests, my biggest one right now is that Kan would make it to Kyoto tomorrow safely. Until we are together, in Kyoto where it is safe, it is hard for me to rest. Pray that he would not have power shortages in Tokyo. It got cold there today so many people turned on heat. Now the electric company is having to do more mandatory power outages. Thankfully these are controlled shut downs so they most likely will not shut down the shinkansen which is the train he will take to get to Kyoto. Once we are together in Kyoto, we have no concerns for power issues or getting to Osaka as it is on a completely different electric system than Tokyo. Pray for us also as we travel - to be patient with each other and Miyako as it is a long travel day. And emotionally, again, this is just very difficult for us. Our life is here so leaving like this is so surreal. Pray also for baby K to stay healthy. When I went to the doctor last week he/she already measured at 5 pounds so he or she is still growing. :) But I am praying this stress does not effect him or her. Pray also for insurance issues we may face with having the baby. Right now we are on japanese health insurance so I am not sure how this will all work. And finally, continue to pray for the country of Japan. This is just awful and I hate leaving under these circumstances.
Thank you for supporting us and praying for us.
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Oh wow Shari!! We will keep you all in prayer during this travel & transition time! We are thankful you are safe, and many will be happy to see you guys : )
Shari, I'll be praying that all your travel connections go smoothly for Kan and then all 3 of you, that Miyako and you sleep a lot of the flights home, and that God gives you an extra measure of his peace.
Praying for the peace that passes understanding to envelop all 4 of you and for God to sustain you with HIS strength during this emotional transition...
Oh Shari, my heart just goes out to you and your family. While I know it know it is a very difficult and emotional time, I have to say I am relieved to know that you will be in a controlled and safe environment to welcome the new baby in the US. This too shall pass! Please know that you are being loved and lifted in prayer by us all.
By the way, "thesouthernpeach" comment is from Alison Pope. :) I had to create a mock blog site for a training class last year & "the southern peach" was the site name I chose. Apparently, Google still associates it with me. LOL! It popped up with my comment to you & it took a moment to register with me, "Why does it call me thesouthernpeach?" Good to find the humor in little things during the hard times, right? Love you guys!
Shari
Abby and I have been thinking about you and Kan the past week! Glad you guys are O.K. Although I know it's hard for y'all to leave there will be plenty of excited people here to have your family back even if for a time being! Safe travels.
Clark
I know these are not the circumstances under which you envisioned a visit back to Lexington. Try and enjoy it though. Praying for Kan to have safe travels to Kyoto and for all four of you as you travel to Lexington. You'll get through it, one step at a time.
Shari,
Praying for all of the transitions you are going through with moving and now coming back to the U.S. And, a new baby is on the way! That will definitely be a transition. Even when you can't see what's next, you can rest in the fact that God has good in store for you and your family as you trust Him and obey Him. We will really be happy to see you guys in Lex!
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