Our lovely house mate Fumino Kimura has just pulled away in a taxi, beginning her long journey back to Japan. A year ago, when we were preparing for Fumino's arrival, we were hoping to learn something about Japanese culture, to have a nice new house mate and maybe even a friend. What we didn't expect was someone who feels so much a part of our family. We love Fumino and sharing our home with her for the last 300 and something days has been a real joy. I embarrassed myself (and maybe her) by crying as she left but I don't care, I am grateful that we got to share our lives with someone so lovely, who was on such a large, important and formative adventure in her life. Fumino we pray God keeps you safe and happy as you continue your studies back in Japan. In the mean time back here at the House of Sven it's weird to think that another young woman, Sun Young Park from Korea, will be arriving in a few short weeks. Steve, Itzi (our other lovely Spanish house mate who joined me in crying in the street) and I will welcome them warmly and will hopefully make a new friend, but between now and then the three of us will be missing Fumino's presence every time we sit down to share dinner together... xc