We are now living in the U.S., where Eric is serving with the Emmaus Team as a chaplain for international workers serving with SIM. Sue is at home, loving the chance to continue hanging out with Japanese friends as she teaches an English bible class in our home, and hosts frequent parties.

Until 2023, we were serving in Ishinomaki, Japan with Asian Access. We had been living in Japan for over twenty years, and moved up to Tohoku the year following the 2011 disaster. We have four amazing kids who bring us daily joy. We have been partnering with Be One for the last twelve years to bring help and hope to our community here. With the gifts and partnership of many people, Sue and members of our team started the Nozomi Project, a social enterprise making accessories and jewelry from broken pottery that was left in the wake of the tsunami. Last year, we had to close the project down, but we’re excited about two members spinning off on their own! We will update you when they are selling in the U.S.

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