My soul waits for the Lord

More than those who watch for the morning—

Yes, more than those who watch for the morning.

~Psalm 130:6~

Looking back at my last e-mail about a month ago, I am amazed, encouraged, and blessed by God’s faithfulness! I’m back to full capacity of work and ministry and even able to handle about 90% of the household errands and chores despite my physical limitations. Kayo and Benjamin are also pretty much back to “normal” life. I am busier than before I got sick, with weekly physical therapy sessions across town and intense daily exercise routines at a local gym and our neighborhood gym.

Normally, we spend our summers in the US or Japan visiting loved ones which are very blessed but (honestly) strenuous trips and times. This summer, we will not (unless something drastic changes) be able to visit the USA, as we expected. I’m not sure if my physical therapy and recovery will be complete enough to travel, and the whole family needs some down/flex/free time, etc. etc.  Even though we can’t visit in person, we look forward to opportunities to connect online (E-mail/Messenger/Zoom).

Since my last e-mail, I’ve spoken twice at the international church, restarted helping lead Bible studies in the Chinese ministry, done a lot of planning with the men’s ministry team for upgrading the Men’s Ministry, and started working with a tentmaker missionary from the Philippines to develop the in-church evangelism/apologetics/discipleship ministry. After taking a few months off, I’ve restarted researching and developing the outline for a new evangelism/apologetics book for Cambodia and Japan. I’m very excited that Benjamin is joining me in this project! We really enjoy working together. In the coming months I will also resume my activities with Light Times Magazine and True Education School.

Kayo has resumed her work with Precious Women Organization, the women’s ministry at the international church. She also is starting to pursue some online training in Christian counseling, which will strengthen her mentoring of and ministries to Cambodian and international women living in Cambodia. She’ll need extra time to study this summer. 

Benjamin finished one round of testing and is preparing for another final round of major international standardized testing. He is planning to do some volunteer work with a local organization or school this summer for some work experience this summer.

In Christ’s Hands,

Darryl, Kayo, and Benjamin