Last Sunday, September 21st my good friend, Hozumi Redd was baptized in the ocean. It wasn't planned, but it was inspired. Two sisters, Abby and Emma Martinsen, decided to be baptized together. Their decision inspired Hozumi to take that step of faith. She wasn't sure if she should go ahead with it right then or wait until next week. But moments like this come to us and we must seize them or lose them. Hozumi did not want to waste another moment, so with Pastor Dickerman on her left and Pastor Abe on her right, they led her into the water where she was able to let go of the old life and emerge clean with a new one. We both know that situations in her life are still there and she needs to deal with them. But this step of faith is heading in the right direction. For all who read this I ask this from my heart....please lift up Hozumi and her husband, Bryan in prayer to God. He will hear the prayers of many and He will be their source of strength.
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Hi Terry!
I received an e-mail from Irene Gabbie yesterday and she mention "Terry" like I should know who she was talking about. The only Terry I could think of connected with my Saipan memories was you. I wrote back to Irene and asked if she was referring to you. She wrote back today to say, yes it was you! We had not heard that you had returned to teach at SCS last year.
I just finished reading your blog and looking at the pictures. It was so exciting to read about Hozemi's decision to be baptised!! I remember what good friends you were and I'm sure it must be painful to have her leave Saipan. We both know you aren't losing your friend, but not having her close, being able to share with will be hard for both of you.
Does Bryan have a job in Singapore?
I hope to keep up with you now that I know were you are.
I know too how much David will be missed by so many on Saipan. Sounds like you might be making some trips in the future.
May God comfort and sustain you as you adjust to missing you dear friends.
Blessings & Hugs, Joyce Smith
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