Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Goodbye to a good friend...


Just a short note to say goodbye and thank you to a very special friend that God has brought into our life and now has returned to Japan. Mami Tonsho came to America to help teach 1st grade at Assumption Parish School. We first met her Christmas of 2007 while she was staying with another family. She immediately made a wonderful impact on our family. She moved into our house in February and remained with us until June 21st. Our house feels a little empty without her. She had a wonderful smile and was very helpful. She worked hard to help the 1st graders learn about Japan, and she was a good ambassador for her country.

She left a mark on each of us with her kind words, gentle heart, and generosity. We pray that she will know just how much we love and miss her, and that God will lead her in all her days to come.

It has been good to have Mami here joining in our excitement of bringing Cecilia home. We will be glad to tell Cece all about her biggest sister from Japan. And we hope some day that we can all see each other to relive, laugh, and remember the precious few days that we spent together and enjoyed each others company.

We love you and miss you Mami!

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