2013
Remembering the Lord's faithfulness in our lives.
In March we moved from our first home together in Gotemba to Tokyo. We watched God provide all of our needs as we stepped out in faith even when Sonny didn't have a job.
In May Sonny found a job that seemed just right for him and God graciously provided an apartment for us. We moved out of the share house and into a beautiful three room apartment close to Sangenjaya. We love this area of Tokyo and have had a blast exploring it and getting to know all the restaurants and coffee spots.
In June my choreography was performed on a little stage in Shizuoka by a group of 12 girls. I was honoured to have my work displayed and for my family to be there to watch it. God continues to stir my heart in the area of dance. It isn't over, despite my best efforts to find a new career.
In July we witnessed a beautiful miracle when Lia Joy Manda was born!! We also found an AC for very cheap. This was a tremendous blessing because I don't handle heat very well and our heat situation was on the brink of unbearable.
In August I got to assist Sonny at summer camp. What blessing to be in Hakuba away from the city and the heat!
In September we lumbered through the difficulties of Sonny's job, all the while declaring God's goodness in our lives even when things were crumbling around us and we didn't feel a release for Sonny to quit.
In October God cleared the way for Sonny to turn in his 2 month notice at his job. There was much rejoicing in the Sweatt household! We also had a precious visit from Mary Grace, my college bestie. What a privilege to have her in our little apartment and share a few days of uninterrupted time catching up, sharing about the work the Lord is doing in our lives, mutually encouraging one another and prophesying about the future. Please come back, MG!! One more thing in October. We welcomed our 5th nephew, Ryan Sadrakh Gunawan. He is the CUTEST little chunk of baby boy ever!!
In November Sonny started his new job leaving no gap between pay checks! God is great and greatly to be praised!! His new job is an amazing fit for him and he is loving every minute of it. Click here to check out some of the work his company is doing.
December brought some sweet time as a couple as I've had time off and been able to relax and enjoy our time together without the crunch I feel most days of running a household and working full time. I've made some solid decisions about how I want 2014 to be in regards to my attitude about my current job, running the house and my relationship with my husband. I am thrilled at the insights God has given me into being a less stressed, more relaxed human being while still maintaining the things I am responsible for.
Happy New Year to everyone!
