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As were we standing there waiting, a ninja jumped out the side door and asked us to follow her as she led us through a secret entrance using only a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhereTheHeartIs/~3/qu_-JE045Kc/dining-ninja-style.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Yan)0http://jenniferpartin.blogspot.com/2011/09/dining-ninja-style.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290536607643439763.post-7672081833939736861Sun, 25 Sep 2011 23:35:00 +00002011-09-28T10:56:18.456+09:00Life in JapanFamily LifeWeekend RecapBy Jennifer YanThis weekend was filled to the rim with non-stop activities. (and LOTS of photos)On Friday night, we went to the local climbing gym to do some rock climbing. (Matt is an avid rock climber so we are all learning to rock climb) Unfortunately, Friday was a Japanese holiday so the gym hours were different than normal and we only had about 30 mins before closing time so we decided to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhereTheHeartIs/~3/e0lia7wrsnY/weekend-recap_26.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Yan)1http://jenniferpartin.blogspot.com/2011/09/weekend-recap_26.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290536607643439763.post-3864973536559617115Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:13:00 +00002011-09-28T10:49:14.083+09:00WeatherTyphoonFamily UpdateBy Jennifer Yan Typhoon Roke was the 15th typhoon of the season. It was a pretty good size storm and luckily it caused little damage even though we were a direct hit here in the outskirts of Tokyo. Because of the heavy rain, we did have a lot of downed trees. As the typhoon approaches, the military base will typically evacuate the airplanes so that the planes do not suffer any type of http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhereTheHeartIs/~3/XMPy_amAFGc/typhoon-roke.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Yan)2http://jenniferpartin.blogspot.com/2011/09/typhoon-roke.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290536607643439763.post-7094426658377698300Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:10:00 +00002011-09-21T06:10:00.135+09:00Culinary AdventureMain DishRecipesBy Jennifer YanI am thankful that my husband and I can enjoy many things in this life together. However, one of the greatest things we both derive extreme pleasure from is in the form of food. We enjoy venturing out and scoping out new restaurants to explore. We squeal at the opportunity to try new and exotic foods. And we both are a glutton for punishment when it comes to spicy food because we http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhereTheHeartIs/~3/76OBU_tw8Fc/matt-and-jenns-culinary-adventure.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Yan)3http://jenniferpartin.blogspot.com/2011/09/matt-and-jenns-culinary-adventure.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290536607643439763.post-8629707340674373750Tue, 20 Sep 2011 01:38:00 +00002011-09-21T00:43:41.498+09:00Faith in ActionMeditationsBy Jennifer YanExpectations. I think we all have them. I know I do. I expect my children to defecate in the toilet and for my husband to brush his teeth. Those are reasonable expectations and I would venture to say that most of you would agree with me.And then there are these other expectations that we all carry but never verbalize. These are the expectations that wage war within us and cause us http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhereTheHeartIs/~3/T6h2I_x35U0/falling-short.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Yan)0http://jenniferpartin.blogspot.com/2011/09/falling-short.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290536607643439763.post-5706739667150913406Sun, 18 Sep 2011 23:01:00 +00002011-09-19T08:12:29.237+09:00Family LifeWeekend RecapBy Jennifer YanFall sports have started up so our weekends have been pretty busy with Cross Country (Madden), Swim Team (Megan and Madden), and soccer (Madden and Myles).On Saturday we went to cheer for Myles. Unfortunately, it was raining off and on so I left my camera in the car. Myles is really enjoying soccer again this year. He would much rather play offense than defense. I'll be sure to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhereTheHeartIs/~3/7aNAXx9RD_8/weekend-recap.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Yan)3http://jenniferpartin.blogspot.com/2011/09/weekend-recap.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290536607643439763.post-2998391088080302968Thu, 15 Sep 2011 20:49:00 +00002011-09-16T10:09:43.694+09:00AnalogyGodLovemarriageBy Jennifer YanMy husband flies C-130's. I don't presume to know all there is to know about his airplane nor his profession in the Air Force. All I know is that the type of plane he flies are big and that they can carry big cargo in it.Another thing that I know about his airplane is that they break a lot. Why do they break? I dunno. Maybe they break because they're old and that's what happens http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhereTheHeartIs/~3/trr0DoUtecE/power-of-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Yan)4http://jenniferpartin.blogspot.com/2011/09/power-of-love.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290536607643439763.post-1707971172588009903Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:53:00 +00002011-09-15T10:55:32.223+09:00spiritual muscleslife after divorceMeditationsmarriageBy Jennifer YanIt's been a super long time since I've posted any musings and even longer since I've posted any meditations on my Blog site.For starters, I suppose I should mention that since the last time I have been on this site, I went through a divorce and also got remarried.I'll let that sink in for a moment. (as I am sure that many of you are and were blindsided by the news of this and for http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhereTheHeartIs/~3/UvH3ORFGtME/by-jennifer-yan-its-been-super-long.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Yan)0http://jenniferpartin.blogspot.com/2011/09/by-jennifer-yan-its-been-super-long.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290536607643439763.post-6183640842899493195Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:50:00 +00002009-12-09T12:49:21.217+09:00IronmanBrettFamily UpdateBy Jennifer PartinBrett is now home from Australia and these are his words and thoughts that he shared in an e-mail to friends that he sent out this morning."OK, most of ya’ll know I didn’t make it to that Ironman finish line this past weekend. Here’s why….. I flew out Sunday night to Perth (30 hour trip). Met up with my friend Des from Osan and the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhereTheHeartIs/~3/6teQnM0AFK0/when-things-dont-go-as-we-plan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Yan)3http://jenniferpartin.blogspot.com/2009/12/when-things-dont-go-as-we-plan.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290536607643439763.post-567850936095800835Sat, 05 Dec 2009 01:57:00 +00002009-12-05T14:49:45.755+09:00Team PartinIronmanBrettBy Jennifer PartinToday is race day for Brett as he competes in Western Australia's Ironman triathlon. He's functioning on only an hour of sleep so he'll have to dig deep to complete today's race. (not to mention his lack of training thereof between work and family life)So, far we're 4 hours into the event. Brett has completed the swim portion of his race. The swim split is a little slower than http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhereTheHeartIs/~3/6SQaHnNjBqM/race-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Yan)0http://jenniferpartin.blogspot.com/2009/12/race-day.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290536607643439763.post-3682353031017177901Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:33:00 +00002009-12-03T01:02:49.248+09:00FaithDoctrine and TheologyBooksBy Jennifer PartinI am a voracious reader. However, it is also nice to be able to get other things done while listening to a book so that you can make wise use of your time too.Therefore I wanted to share a free download with you. The audiobook is The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Sin, forgiveness and grace are weaved throughout this story. Better hurry this generous offer is only goodhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhereTheHeartIs/~3/m8qlZnIj7lY/free-audio-download.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Yan)1http://jenniferpartin.blogspot.com/2009/12/free-audio-download.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290536607643439763.post-7141005239497086531Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:03:00 +00002009-12-02T21:46:51.534+09:00IronmanBrettFamily UpdateBy Jennifer PartinMy husband left for Australia on Sunday. He's traveling to Perth to do another Ironman race. Even though he is in Australia, he's closer to South Africa-----that's how far south he is.Because of his location, there hasn't been much communication.Therefore, I am missing him terribly. My bed is empty and so is my stomach. With him being away, I don't cook. The kids are too easy tohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhereTheHeartIs/~3/wDNrC4WVFL4/feeling-down-under.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Yan)2http://jenniferpartin.blogspot.com/2009/12/feeling-down-under.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290536607643439763.post-8736774423063795302Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:31:00 +00002009-11-30T19:16:13.197+09:00Baby MCelebrationsHappy BirthdayBy Jennifer PartinCan you believe that over 2 years ago I had been living at the Storks Nest waiting for Baby Mason's birth? I remember being filled with fear and anxiety regarding my sudden transfer to deliver at a Naval Hospital 2 hours south of my home. The separation was challenging, the work of tending to the children and keeping house was exhausting to my mom who had flown in on such short http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhereTheHeartIs/~3/OCBw2OOpeSw/happy-birthday-mason.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Yan)3http://jenniferpartin.blogspot.com/2009/11/happy-birthday-mason.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290536607643439763.post-9182659726794189208Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:05:00 +00002009-11-30T09:15:21.459+09:00MeditationDeathPrayer RequestBy Jennifer PartinI think entirely way too much. My brain is always in constant motion and hardly rests which is probably why my body follows suit and I rarely stop to physically be still either.Two nights ago I went and saw the first showing of New Moon at the base theatre and again last night at the Japanese theatre. It's been interesting to see all the hype surrounding the books and the movieshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhereTheHeartIs/~3/F0_OeCe5pdQ/behind-analogy-and-symbolism.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Yan)2http://jenniferpartin.blogspot.com/2009/11/behind-analogy-and-symbolism.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290536607643439763.post-5755050684250339686Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:25:00 +00002009-11-28T02:38:46.796+09:00MatthewDeathPrayer RequestBy Jennifer PartinIt's been much too long since I have sat at the computer and published my thoughts. In fact, it's been so long since I have expressed my thoughts on here that I have forgotten how therapeutic public writing had become to me.It's 1:23AM on a Friday evening as I sit here to record my thoughts. There are a swirl of thoughts running through my head. In fact, there were so many that http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhereTheHeartIs/~3/Qiqlnu5Piy4/death-is-no-respecter-of-persons.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Yan)5http://jenniferpartin.blogspot.com/2009/11/death-is-no-respecter-of-persons.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290536607643439763.post-6819612826176602808Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:09:00 +00002009-04-06T21:19:45.555+09:00Life in JapanSchoolMadelineBy Jennifer PartinToday was the first day of the new school year for Madeline. I didn't fall asleep until 2:00AM because I was so nervous and excited for her. These are pictures taken from the opening ceremony this morning. As you can see, the Japanese tend to wear black for formal occasions. (Madeline is wearing her pink Easter dress so she is pretty easy to spot!)The ceremony lasted about an http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhereTheHeartIs/~3/7fYovqmywJE/madelines-elementary-schools-opening.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Yan)3http://jenniferpartin.blogspot.com/2009/04/madelines-elementary-schools-opening.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290536607643439763.post-5596370795603291358Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:52:00 +00002009-04-02T09:26:48.017+09:00Life in JapanSchoolMadelineFamily UpdateBy Jennifer PartinBeware! This post has tons of photos.Madeline graduated from Japanese kindergarten on March 20, 2009. (You can see her school bus in the background----there are no such things as yellow school buses here in Japan.)Madeline's teacher was beautifully dressed in her kimono for the occasion. Here she is on stage calling the names of the graduates from Madeline's class.In this photo,http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhereTheHeartIs/~3/97CgXNK03xk/madelines-graduation-ceremony.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Yan)5http://jenniferpartin.blogspot.com/2009/04/madelines-graduation-ceremony.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290536607643439763.post-6087812467764279897Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:23:00 +00002009-04-01T12:26:37.617+09:00Family UpdateBy Jennifer PartinWow, it has been a really long time since I have posted anything-----my excuse has been that I haven't had much time lately between the puppy and Baby Mason.Speaking of Baby Mason, he had another febrile seizure a couple of weeks ago. It was the scariest one I have experienced with him yet. I hate to be overcome with fear but I feel so helpless when Mason has these episodes.The http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhereTheHeartIs/~3/7aZD6wNTW1E/long-time-no-see.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Yan)5http://jenniferpartin.blogspot.com/2009/04/long-time-no-see.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290536607643439763.post-1725013497523170123Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:45:00 +00002009-02-03T22:42:17.661+09:00DogThis and ThatFamily UpdateBy Jennifer PartinVolcanic ash covered our cars, streets and lawn. I feel as though I have been beat up. And, everyone in my household are dropping like flies. Thankfully, the new puppy is such a great dog!Okay, so Mt. Asama (which is an active volcano located about 65 miles north of us) erupted at 2:00AM spreading it's volcanic ash everywhere causing school to be canceled for the day. It was a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhereTheHeartIs/~3/Vt_8HJPTnwA/little-volcanic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Yan)5http://jenniferpartin.blogspot.com/2009/02/little-volcanic.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290536607643439763.post-1381381488552070620Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:01:00 +00002009-01-27T12:50:52.313+09:00MatthewPuppyCelebrationMilestonesBy Jennifer PartinSorry for the long Blog hiatus. Things have been really busy here since Mason began walking. Mason definetly keeps us on our toes-----he's quite the adventurous little boy! In other news, today is Matthew's birthday. He would be turning 11 years old! Can you believe it? When I think of how old he would have been, it grieves my heart. However, I cherish the few short years that http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhereTheHeartIs/~3/-X8inMdhnao/happy-birthday-matthew.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Yan)6http://jenniferpartin.blogspot.com/2009/01/happy-birthday-matthew.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290536607643439763.post-7068028835117871709Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:18:00 +00002008-11-06T12:26:42.046+09:00PrayerMeganFamily UpdateBy Jennifer PartinI am blessed to have such wonderful and caring friends and family. Thank you for all of your concern regarding Megan and our family. I am pleased to tell you that Megan is feeling much better. This morning she saw the audiologist and had a hearing test, and there were no significant decibel changes. This is great news considering her last episode of vertigo resulted with more http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhereTheHeartIs/~3/12ee8EIRNc4/prayers-for-megan-update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Yan)10http://jenniferpartin.blogspot.com/2008/11/prayers-for-megan-update.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290536607643439763.post-9028872214467745137Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:40:00 +00002008-11-05T09:40:29.892+09:00RacesYokota StridersFamily FunJapanAbout 3 weeks ago, the kids and I traveled by bus with the Yokota Striders Running Club to run in the Halloween Costume Race at Yoyogi Stadium. We were going to run as Cat in the Hat and Things 1-6 but when Brett was called into work at the last minute, I let the children run in whatever costume they wanted to since Brett was not able to run with us. The kids ran a 2K (about 1 mile) and were http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhereTheHeartIs/~3/PqH9tpRR7LA/halloween-run-in-yoyogi.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Yan)1http://jenniferpartin.blogspot.com/2008/11/halloween-run-in-yoyogi.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290536607643439763.post-8770134341936311392Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:04:00 +00002008-11-04T23:27:37.426+09:00By Jennifer Partin(This photo was taken on our Saturday morning long run which starts at 6:00AM rather than our normal time of 5:00AM).Marathon Training Week 2:I missed a run this week due to nausea-----and no, I am NOT pregnant! I still find it hard to wake up at 4:30AM, although my greatest struggle is getting in bed at a decent hour the night before. (I generally go to bed around 11:00PM) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhereTheHeartIs/~3/VzynaMREyUo/marathon-training-weeks-2-3.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Yan)4http://jenniferpartin.blogspot.com/2008/11/marathon-training-weeks-2-3.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290536607643439763.post-1446244684135982869Mon, 03 Nov 2008 04:26:00 +00002008-11-03T22:46:19.914+09:00MeganFamily UpdateBy Jennifer PartinMost of our family and friends know that Megan is hearing impaired. She was diagnosed with hearing loss in both of her ears at the age of 2. Megan has a sensorineural loss that cannot be repaired surgically and one day Megan will be completely deaf since her type of hearing loss is progressive.This morning Megan woke up feeling dizzy. She cannot sit nor stand------she has http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhereTheHeartIs/~3/NXlZKkkhmIk/prayers-for-megan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Yan)10http://jenniferpartin.blogspot.com/2008/11/prayers-for-megan.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4290536607643439763.post-7352845561545723563Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:21:00 +00002008-11-01T17:10:55.209+09:00MusicDowntown TokyoMinistryChristian ConferenceBy Jennifer PartinOn Columbus Day, some friends and I took the train downtown for the Passion World Tour. Tokyo was one of 17 cities where the Passion Tour was held and Asia was 1 of 6 continents that they visited.It was exciting for me to be able to take Megan to her first Christian conference and concert and share this experience with her. Many well known praise and worship leaders were in http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhereTheHeartIs/~3/3YyYKckU-Ak/more-catching-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Yan)5http://jenniferpartin.blogspot.com/2008/10/more-catching-up.html