Koteki Festival

Alex's Japanese yochien participated in a festival in Hachinohe last weekend, September 27th. Including the Misawa Catholic Yochien, there were eight schools from around the northern Japan region participating. It was quite amazing, as all the kids in the festival were between the ages of 4-6 years old. Alex's school started practicing shortly after the school year began in April, with a summer break for part of July and most of August. Alex is playing the large taiko (drum) on the stand at the far right in the second row. Alex had a blast playing the taiko and participating in the festival. The video is actually from the practice in Misawa on Friday, because we were not allowed to take video from the performance. I'll also try to post a few pictures as well.

Sara Sullivan's story

Please continue to keep Sara Sullivan's family, especially baby Chloe and husband Brady in your prayers. For her complete story of her battle against breast cancer, please view the Sullivan's blog at http://www.bandssullivan.blogspot.com
Her husband, Brady has been amazing and is such an inspiration to all.