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Comment by Anti M on June 24, 2009 at 11:40am

Since the sailors all go through an indoc about the culture, perhaps they'd be wiling to send their handouts along to you?

Spring is lovely in Japan, and I adored autumn. Summer is hot and very humid. We always carried handkerchiefs or bandannas to wipe our faces and to use as napkins. Not every restaurant gives out napkins. Do practice with chopsticks now, you may find a place that does not have forks.

Make sure your socks are clean and without holes, at some time you may have to take your shoes off. This is especially true if you are visiting shrines.

Okinawa is an island to the south of the main chain of Japanese islands. Tropical and warm most of the year.

Comment by Kim on June 23, 2009 at 8:49pm

I was in Japan last November on business. No, I didn't get to see my son. I stayed at Yokota Air Force base lodge. The lodge was fantastic. The food on base wasn't very good. The best place to eat was the bowling alley! However, step outside and there is a wonderland of fabulous food. Our lodge had a Japanese woman that gave massages for $35.00. It was unbelievable. All transactions on base are u.s. dollars and your credit card does not charge a foreign transaction fee. Off base you need to learn the etiquette. Never hand them cash or your credit card. They will give you a tray to put it on. But they hand you back your change (go figure). There was a ton of literature at the lodge explaining the customs. Everyone Japanese that I met was kind, respectful, patient, polite and extremely helpful. They are just a little shy.

Comment by T-Lynn on June 23, 2009 at 1:56pm

Hi everyone,
Dear Kim and Ginger. You are angles! Your parents having ALz. And then at times they not remembering you - I don't know if I have that courage. But Kim - you need to write that event about your husband down in a book. Please tell your husband I am sorry - but I laughed so hard i almost wet my pants. At least you can laugh - and that gives us strength. I can only imagine your son's dissapointment Ginger. Words just can't give the comfort one needs from a Grandparent. Mybe you could mke him a memeory book -just about him and his grandmother? Maybe seeing old pictures will remind his heart of her great lovefor him. My son worrries that his Gran will be totally blind when he gets back and that she can't see him. But I remind him she can feel his hugs. Thanks for sharing ladies = Ialways go away smiling after being here. And Gloria, I bet you will get many answers to your questions soon. Oh I have to share this. Earlier this morning I was blocked from my page and from all Navy for Moms sites! I could receive, butnot respond to anyone. I even had to re-enlist on to Navy for Moms. Fianlly, it just let me change my password. Weird! I am waiting for an answer from the Navy for Moms TEam. Let you said. And today =where I live - we are under a heat warning. It wil be 93 by 3pm . but the heat index will 125 degrees! Staying indoors here! Everyone good day - hugs to all T-Lynn

Comment by T-Lynn on June 20, 2009 at 8:25pm

Hi Cecelia,
GLADLY - I'll get my big broom and try to sweep the clouds your way! And only hope you will not flood. Thanks for the kind words. But, the caring and giving goes both ways. And there are days of yelling. That is another reason to call Aunt in TN -she's the referee! So far the only news update about the derailment, 3 burned victims. Homes within the half mile radius of the accicent - still cannot go home. Appears they are letting the fire die down on its own. Wittiness' say the cars carring the ethanol = started to hydrolane and then crashed into each other - causing the explorsion. The website: www.rrstar,com will have more information. AS for my mom, she is waiting for her sister to call and they can gossip. Mom is happy - the Cubs won in the 13th inning. Everyone - a peaceful - happy and wonderous evening. Hugs - T-Lynn
PS Glad to hear from you Navy Dad. But long time, no gossip from you. Your turn to share!

Comment by T-Lynn on June 20, 2009 at 10:19am

Hey that's right! Thanks Debi -
Happy Father's Day Mark !!!

Comment by T-Lynn on June 20, 2009 at 10:08am

Good Mopring all :)
Don't need to go to therapy - just come here and read and share is all one needs. Everyone's writing has a somethings that helps another. Thanks - received some knowledge from all. Very tired here - two storms ran through and too much water - again. No flooding of 3 ft in the basement thought :) ! But had a nice lake in the backyard. ( Sorry no fishing allowed ) And during the end of the second storm - a train derailed. Very bad - some cars carriying ethinol and they exploded and caught fire. One mile from our home. Several injuried If the wind was going in different directions - we would have had to evacuate. I'll share more details when I get more news. When things like this happen - my mother gets upset. My words can't comfort her. Is that becasue I am her baby? OK - I'm 54, but at times she will just tell me I don't know things and I wouldn't understand because I wasn't born yet. Have any of you expereinced this? Need to get off and call my Aunt in TN. When situations like this happen - I call my Aunt to call mom. Then Mom can have her gossiping session. It works - she is happier after that phone call. A Happy Weekend to all and a Wish to come true - This I send and hugs too. T-Lynn

Comment by CCR on June 19, 2009 at 12:17am

Hi there Julie, I joined this group about 5 pages back. Do you know if there are any other FC or ET's over there with Kyle? From our group?

Comment by T-Lynn on June 18, 2009 at 9:08pm

Kathleen,
I just read your hug - thanks. My mom would not let me be in with her to see the doctor for many years. And truthfully, she was very sharp in memory. But she would like to tell me - in her words what the doctor said. And then there were the times she KNEW better than the doctor. But when Alex left for Japan - she changed. In ways we are closer and she lets me help. It helps coming to this site too. Someone listens. Anyway - all is better :). Oh - my husband checked the web address I shared. To get the home page you only need this: www. c7f.navy.mil then go to the search box and type in your sailor's ship. Good Luck everyone T-Lynn

Comment by T-Lynn on June 18, 2009 at 3:35pm

Welcome - I just hope I read it correctly. My husband will home soon and I will ask him to make sure it is correct. Have not heard from my son - must be moving into the new room and making sure that all goes with that flat screen TV.
Sending everyone a hug. And positive thoughts for our sailors to be safe. Take care T-Lynn

Comment by T-Lynn on June 18, 2009 at 11:12am

Thank you Kathleen!
Being my mother's care taker - at times I could just pull my hair out. She gets stubborn at times. But this latest problem really has changed her. She LETS me help her with her meds now. She knows the doctors TELLS me what was said and I KNOW what is to be done. I still let her do things for herself - even washing the dishes. She really loves doing dishes. But I am there if needed. I know this will not sound nice, but I feel this last stroke made the light bulb turn on in her head - that I am here to assist her - not take over. Yes, when the time comes I have POA. I hope that web address I shared is correct. ANd you too can trace your sons's ship. Just ready those newsletters gave me some comfort - I knew where my son was/had been - even though I did not hear from him. Have to leave for her appointment. Chat later - thanks for the hugs - I needed them :) T-Lynn

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