Looking out the window.

I was looking out the kitchen window while taking a sip of my coffee.  Missing the old days in Okinawa, Japan where there are beaches, children's zoo, and many places to go.  The weather was always just right, in the seventies and eighties degrees temperature. 

I remembered the walk to the bus stop and taking a trip to Ginowan or Nago to see my buddies there and we would chat and get some dango (sweet Japanese dumpling made from mochiko) and have some cold unsweetened tea.  We would play some soccer and Nintendo games like Mario Bros or Street Fighter.  Sometimes, we just enjoy the weather and enjoy the peaceful day.

One of the best memories were going to Moon Beach .  I would go with some buddies and we would pack our bags and some snacks then take a bus to the beach early in the morning.  We would take the bus, stop by a small family owned convenient store to buy some cold drinks and some sweet bread. 
After we got some stuff, we would walk to the beach, swam, walk by the shore and just chat away.  Then after we are done having our fun at the beach, we would stop by the ramen restaurant and have a bowl of soba noodle for 200 yen.  Then off to home we go! 

Looking out the window at nighttime and staring at the stars made me realized how blessed I am.  As I turn to look at my wife enjoying her game on her smartphone, while I am writing this blog, made me realized that I am living a good life.  Having 5 wonderful crazy kids and home in Oklahoma given me the privilege to be a husband and a father.   God have also blessed me with a purpose of being a minister to the deaf.

It has been 22 years since I lived on the Rock. But my real home is with my loving wife and 5 children.  I also am having the privilege to be an Independent Associate for Legal Shield that enables me to help those who need legal and identity theft protection. 

So when you look out your window , remember to thank God for all the blessings and enjoy the beautiful weather God have given you.  Living life is a privilege.  Being alive is a gift.  Count your blessings and always remember, family is a treasure that you should not take for granted.