Well, it seems our life has been pretty uneventful these past few weeks, but some dear friends have had some excitement, good and bad.
My dear TWFriend, Terry had some disappointment with her writing, but she is an amazing woman (love her active life) and great writer, I have all the faith in her she will succeed and receive richer blessings than she anticipated.
My other dear friend Mike is dealing with some family problems right now. He is always one offering and willing to help others through encouragement and action, and I just wish there was something I could do for him and his family. Hang in there, Mike! We're thinking of you.
My other dear friend Satoshi, has had to change his life plans and return to Japan as his sweet father's health has declined for the worse. Now, there is a possibility he may need his leg amputated.
If there was ever a Japanese family that I would be proud to welcome into my own, it would be his. He, along with his parents are the nicest people I have met on this side of the world and just feel terrible they are dealing with such a tragic situation.
And if there was ever a time I wish I was fluent in Japanese it is now. So I could offer words of encouragement to that beautiful family.
I am the kind of person who may not say it or even show it often, but I always have my friends in my thoughts and heart.
As for us, nothing REALLY eventful has happened. Just little things that help keep our spirits up.
We finally received a letter from the Immigration office in Tokyo.
The application has been received and is in process of review... Cross your fingers and toes everyone...pleeease!
They stated it should take about 6 months...Soooo....if all goes well and they accept him, that will bring us to February, which is perfect as my work contract is up in March...
Do you know what that means?? We could be stepping foot on Canadian soil in March!!! I'LL BE HOME!!!!! YAAYYYY!!!
Please pray for us!
I received a rejection letter from the literary agency I sent it to, for my novel. So, I sent it directly to a publishing house and have another two publishing houses I will be sending it to. They all accept simultaneous submissions, so hopefully I'll receive good news.
I haven't heard anything from the publishing houses I sent queries to for my children's book or my 'Japan' book. So, still hoping there. :)
My hubby gave me a good idea..actually refreshed an old idea of mine.
I had written a book of ESL lesson plans and curriculums a few years back. The clipdrive the info was on was stolen at work, but I still have a hardcopy of all I created.
It took me two years to do, but then I started on my novel and any further chance of putting it back into electronic files was put on the back burner.
My hubby suggested I start an ESL website. I had tossed the idea around awhile back in my own mind but pushed it aside. Now, I am actually considering it and think I will do it!
It will be in English, Spanish and Portuguese. I will design and upload all my work in English and translate it into Spanish. Then my hubby will help with the Portuguese links.
It should take about 6 months to finish all my designs and everything I will be adding, which will be perfect timing.
I should finish by February, March and once I get back to Canada, will set up the webpage.
So, another project is in the works.
I still haven't finished the edits to my novel, but I figure I still have time for that.
busy, busy busy.
Happy thoughts.
The busier we are, the faster time flies and the closer we are to reach our goals!!
Triple yay!!
Wishing everyone a wonderful week and happy thoughts. :)
