Monday, September 3, 2012

Guess Where I am Going

So...when I wrote about vitality wins, I mentioned that I have a reason that I want to look good. Do some of you remember that?

Actually, there is something I have been keeping from you... That is...

I am going to Japan!!


I talked about wanting to go back to see my family a lot, but I really didn't have any plans. I haven't been back for 11 years, yeah, 11! Can you believe it? There were always reasons not to go in those 11 years, three pregnancies, it's so hard to go back with babies, loss of jobs, bought a house, hip replacement, other procedures, blah, blah, blah... And the year we were going to go back as a whole family, there was a terrible earthquake and tsunami; so we decided not to go.

I had been checking plane tickets since this summer, and a few weeks ago, I noticed that the price had dropped by quite bit. After Mr. TRH and I talked, he was able to make arrangements with work so he can take care of the kids, I am taking a break from the medical procedures (thanks in part to the slowness of our medical insurance); seems like everything worked out for me to go!

It is not life or death, but my mom's health has been a roller coaster ride, and I really wanted to go there and spend time with her.

The timing was just perfect, two days after I bought the tickets; I received a letter from my mom. Basically, it said how much she misses me and wants to see me. After I read the letter, I called and told her that I am coming, and at first her reaction was rather..."flat". I asked her, "Mom? Aren't you excited?" and she said, "I, I still can't believe it."

Later my sister told me that my mom called her to confirm that I am indeed, coming for real. :)

After my mom spread the new that I am coming home to a few of my friends, they called me with excitement and we talked for a long time! They also told me that how it looks so different where we used to hang out and drive around. Even though I saw the image of the area after the earthquake on the internet or TV, I am a little nervous to see it with my own eyes.

Because I want to travel light, I decided not to take my big camera. I am gonna take my small Coolpix and take lots and lots of pictures while I am there. People that I missed, things that I missed... I mean, I thought they will always be there and I took for granted. I want to document them for me and to share with my family. Of course I will take some pictures of new things that touch my heart too.

I will only be there for two weeks. It will be the shortest two weeks that I spend time with my family in Japan. It will be the longest two weeks away from Mr. TRH and our three munchkins.

A few days ago, there was a Mag 5 earthquake in Japan, and also, there was Mag 7 earthquake in the Philippines (because of that, there was a tsunami warning in Japan). Seriously, why now? Please pray for me that I can come home safely to my family.

I will share the pictures and stories from my trip to Japan when I get back. Oh! While I am gone, my blogger friends are visiting Tea Rose Home to share their fabulous tutorials with you. So please make them feel welcomed. I know I can count on you. :)

So, I will talk to you in two weeks, take care everyone!

39 comments:

  1. Great news Sachiko!
    You enjoy being with your family make more memories and we'll be waiting for you right here :)
    I wish you a safe trip!

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  2. I am so happy that you were able to make this trip work. eleven years is too long, Safe travels!

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  3. Prayers for you for a safe journey!

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  4. I'm so happy for you, have a great trip and enjoy your family and friends!

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  5. Wishing you the bestest of time with friends and family!

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  6. It is so good that you are able to go back and see your family and friends. I will pray that it is a great trip for you and everybody keeps safe and well.

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  7. Aww! Have a wonderful trip and may you have many blessings upon your trip and time with family!

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  8. I pray for you and your family in USA, and in Japan.
    Kriszta from Hungary

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  9. Safe travels and take a bazillion photos!

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  10. Oh how happy I am for you! I'm so glad that you are going and I know you will have a wonderful time.

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  11. Bon Voyage! Take good care and return to your family and us safely.

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  12. have a wonderful time!! can't wait to see photos!

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  13. Oh how wonderful for you! I'm so excited for you and I pray it will be a safe journey and you will have a wonderful time with your family!

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  14. Sachiko,
    Have a wonderful trip!
    You deserve it!
    take care
    Julia

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  15. Oh, I do envy you! My DIL is from Japan and before she married my son and they relocated to the UK, we had 3 magical trips to see them in Japan and we loved it. It will be so lovely for you to be visiting your relatives and friends - enjoy the trip!

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  16. Travel safely dear friend! I am so excited for you. You and your family will be in my prayers.

    Safe return!

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  17. Great for you and your Mum........enjoy!

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  18. Enjoy every minute and come home safely!

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  19. Oh Sachiko I am soooo excited for you! I can't even begin to imagine how hard it is to be soooo far away from your family. I pray that you have a safe flight, lots of fun with family and friends, and that God would put a shield of protection around you on you journey so that you return safely home to your husband and kids. I hope you savor every second you have there with your family!

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  20. have a wonderful time with your family!

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  21. Oh, this is so emotional! Have a great time, don't miss anything, these are going to be the shortest two weeks in your life. My brother visited us this summer for almost a month (he lives in the US) to spend time with mom and family and friends so he said it was his longest and at the same time shortest vacation ever :)

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  22. hola soy tu seguidora,desde argentina te deseo un hermoso viaje que disfrute con tu familia y que pronto puedas estar mostrando esas hermosas fotos de japon que seguro van hacer bellisimas,hasta pronto

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  23. que disfrute mucho tu viaje y de tu familia,pronto regreso para mostrar ese hermoso japon,hasta siempre,desde argentina te saludo

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  24. Wishing you safe travels and a happy visit. :)

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  25. That is awesome. I hope you have a fabulous time!!!

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  26. I wish you a safe trip and a fantastic with your family and friends!!!

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  27. wow! I'm so happy for you!
    Have a great time and a safe trip!

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  28. If you come to the Izumi ward for church, I will get to meet you!!

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  29. I am so happy for you. Have a safe and wonderful trip and make great memories.

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  30. That is so exciting! I am so happy for you!
    -liZ

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  31. Enjoy Sachiko!
    Those earthquakes happened just to get it out of their system for your visit. Have a wonderful time! I'm sure your mom is going to squeeze you to make sure you're real. :D

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  32. Safe travel, Sachiko. I hope you have a really lovely time with your family.

    Rachel

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  33. Safe travel, Sachiko. I hope you have a really lovely time with your family.

    Rachel

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  34. This is so exciting! I'm so happy for you that you get to go. Have a great time! I will pray for you.

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  35. Prayers for a safe and joyous visit. I've been very much enjoying your blog and feel happy for you that this trip is in the works.

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  36. I pray that you will have a wonderfull trip end catching up with family and friends! I am going to travel myself soon... In six weeks I will go to Rwanda for two whole weeks!
    It can make so exited... Imagine if you did not see family and friends for 11 years... Be safe and enjoy!

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  37. God be with you and your mom and family. I wish you the BEST. Be safe and have a fabulous time. Wishing and paraying for your Mom....take care. We will miss you.

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