Today Nicolle had her last checkup before going home. Our doctor (Dr. Pooh) has been great, and we've really enjoyed the benefits of an income-based health care system, where we pay little for insurance but recieve great benefits. I know this system would never fly in the States, but it's sure been nice for us here. It's great to have had an ultrasound every visit, two weeks apart. 
I saw pictures of Konpira with cherry blossoms, and Nicolle wanted to buy a kimono for herself at a shop there, so we went back to Konpira one last time. 
Colette takes a break from climbing back down the stairs. It was quite a workout!Nicolle's sister Michelle bought tickets for the same flight Nicolle is taking home, so I am very relieved. She'll have someone to help her take the baby home. And Miwa, one of our Japanese friends, is helping us send Nicolle's bags to the airport with the Kuro neco (black cat) delivery service: they charge about $20 a bag and deliver it from your house to the airport. I'm still nervous about their trip, but it seems like things will not be as stressful as they could have been. There's a hotel with free shuttle service about 10 minutes from the airport, so Nicolle will hopefully have a safe, convenient trip back home next week. Thanks Michelle, Miwa, Todd and Guiselle, Mom and Dad, everyone who's helped out so that they can go home safely!
2 comments:
I'm so sad we missed the cherry blossoms!
Safe travels, Nicolle and Colette, and Rob when you travel too. Keep us updated on everything!
Hi guys. We are so excited, counting down the days in single digits. It will be hard to leave you again for two months. We have cherry blossoms too you know--I will email you a picture. Love,
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