We woke up yesterday morning and headed off to church in Numazu. We had a nice service and everyone was very excited to meet mom and dad. I think they enjoyed the service although they didn't understand anything. Fortunately we had our English version of the sermon sheet to follow during the sermon. At the end of the service it is usually customary there for the guests to say a few words, so dad got to talk with somebody translating for him. He did good! After church we had the family lunch where we got to eat some good curry and talk with everybody. The people asked mom and dad a lot of questions and dad, of course, went on to tell everyone that Kelly and I are singers which led to us singing part of "As the Deer" for everyone. I forgave him. :) But now I might have to lead some songs in English next week.
After that we went back to Fuji. It poured down rain all day so we didn't do much. We walked to the sweets shop aorund the corner and had Don Don for dinner again. Most of the evening was spent talking and packing.
This morning I had to go to work, so I got up a little earlier than normal to make sure everything was in order. We said our goodbyes and they filmed me as I rode my bike off to work. Kelly got them in a taxi a little later and sent them on their way to Shin-Fuji station. They are currently (I hope) on a bus that will take them all the way back to the airport (a 4-5 hour ride.) Their plane leaves at around 6 and gets back to the states a few hours earlier (it's like LOST - Time Travel!)
Mom and Dad - it was really great having you here. I'm so glad you got to come and see our life here and meet some of the people we spend our time with. I hope you gained something from the very different experience and that you will remember your time here for a long time. There is so much to see in Japan that you didn't get to see, but I hope you enjoyed what you did see. We love you!
Well, I'm at work now and there is certainly not much going on. I actually just walked away from the computer for a few minutes because a TV was turned on to watch Japan finish off the USA in the World Baseball Classic. I watched despite the fact that I was going for the US. Oh well. I'll go for Japan in the final. I wouldn't be surprised if the whole game is on in here tomorrow. That would be a nice way to get paid.
3 comments:
I've really enjoyed the posts about your parents' visit. I bet they had a great time and a MUCH better idea of what you are talking about now. :) It's valuable.
You've got one proud dad. Any time he can brag about you or Kerry, he does, and I think that is sweet.
BTW: Did you sing "As the Deer" in Japanese??? ha ha
It sounds like the four, I mean, the five of you (sorry, Caspian) enjoyed your time together. What a special memory!
We sang in English, but they do sing the song in Japanese every once in a while. At least the tune is the same, not so sure about the words.
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