As many of you know, David is in the Navy and they have seen fit to send us to Japan for three years. It just so happens that Ashlyn and I joined David over here the same week the 9.0 earthquake, subsequent tsunami, and Fukushima-Daichi crisis happened. Since then, it has been an emotional roller coaster and has shown us just how strong our relationship and family ties are.
I am beyond proud of my husband, who has been part of the MUSTIN crew that has been tasked with an unprecedented amount of time away from port. They participated in Operation Tomadachi by helping with relief efforts and providing assistance in delivering goods to the shelters. I know the entire crew is proud to have been part of such a good deed.
The downside to this is the time away from family. I know we all miss our spouses and they miss being at home. It's a challenge for Ashlyn to keep seeing change, but surprisingly, she has never had any reservations towards Daddy, regardless of how long he's been away. It's like he's just been gone for a long day at work. I'm sure when she is older and understands more, she will be just as proud of Daddy as I am.
I have made some great friends through all this, and existing friendships have been strengthened. I just want to thank those of you I consider true friends, you've made this challenging time much easier. DOMO!
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