As Tim and I are coming up on our 2 year Japanniversary, I find myself reflective. We have had quite the adventure over the past few years and I look forward to those we have during our remaining time.
During this season of Thanksgiving, I want to give thanks for all those who have supported us from afar and for those who we are blessed with in Japan. Our friends here have become our family. A large portion of our favorite memories took place with this eclectic group. And as several of the major players begin to move west this winter, my heart is heavy with goodbyes. However, our time in Japan would have been far less colorful and exciting without them. And for that, I will remain grateful.
For those of you who have not yet met our friends, I thought I would share a few pictures from our friendsgiving at Chez Becca and Lorri's 3rd annual Thanksgiving (and unfortunately their last as they move to Pensacola this month).
Kyle, Greg, Vogel, Becca, Matt
Kyle, Jack, Greg, Alex
Alex, Turkey #1
Jeeana, Claire, Lauren
Fried Turkey #2
Lorri, Claire, Tim
Lindsey, Aly
Lorri (gracious host #1), Megan's Mom
Becca (gracious host #2)
Dessert Table
Sides
Aly, Noelle, Jeeana, Steve, Jack, Kyle, Lauren, Greg, Lindsey, Claire, Empty Seat for Photog Tim
Matt, Becca, Vogel, Lorri, Megan's Mom, Ikio (Megan's Japanese friend), Megan, Alex
Steve
Raspberry Cheesecake made an appearance for the 2nd year in a row! I am grateful for cheesecake... and for Jeeana who makes them!
Now that my pants are too tight, it is time to switch gears from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Happy Holidays!
Love,
Claire and Tim
I can't believe I have never tasted a fried turkey! This looks like so much fun. With all the desserts and sides, your group made this occassion a traditional and memorable event.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you two are forging friendships and embracing your adventures overseas. I can empathize with the tearful goodbyes. It seemed at times that I was always saying goodbye to someone because Bert and I were off to a new land, or others were leaving our current location. One Christmas, Bert asked what I wanted and I said I wanted an address, an address that all my family and friends could write in ink. (I am certainly dating myself because in those days, folks actually had lovingly worn address books.)
If you don't have tearful goodbyes, you never would have had the wonderful experiences that result in those painful departures. Life is good, 楽しむ!!