Otsukimi

Otsukimi

Chie made it out to Otsukimi at the arboretum this year. It was a moist cool night and we looked up at the moon while listening to the Biwa music and acoustic jazz. We wrote haikus and sank a couple of beers. It was a really nice night to spend together. Thinking back at how far we have come and all we have been through in a year. It was a year ago that we raced in the car with Sheila, Keiko and Akiko trying to beat the moonrise. It was one of the very first times Chie had gone out since her accident. She has truly come a long way since then. Im very proud of her efforts, courage, and positive character that has kept not only her but me going too. I just love her with all my heart and hope to get her back somehow , someway to where she can be happy and content with her abilities.
So much has changed since then. Akiko has gone back to Japan and we miss her and her happy smilel. Her tasty pastries she would bring to Chie. We heard from her the other day and she wishes to be here as well. Keiko has just had twins and they are very cute. Omedeto Keiko and Rajit. We are here to help you with anything you may need. It was great to meet your families. Tell them we say hello and enjoyed visiting and eating the indian food. Hope your dad had a good flight home ,, and by now , your mom and sis' too. Chie has come home from rehab, changed rehabs, and she still keeps going. Good job lovey!!!

Chie's Message

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Thank you David,

David has been with me this accident. I do not know how much thank for him. I made him angry and upset, but he has been with me. Furthermore, he agreed to have Udon, ‘my lovely dog’ Now I cannot live without them,and plus Bobby. What a big family I am proud of.

Chie Update / Message

Moving Right Along.....

Chie has continued therapy at her new place and she is doing very well. She really likes all of her therapists and new classmates. She has been working hard everyday with high hopes of recovery in her sights. We are going to be trying some new leg braces to see if we can get her foot working a little better to help her walk. Her goal is to walk one day and we have directed all of her therapist to put on as much muscle and flex as possible so that maybe before we leave she can accomplish her goal!

Recently Chie has had a lot of excitement in her life both at rehab and home. She has taken two outings at her rehab, no, 3 now! She has gone bowling, where in one frame she got a spare!! She said it was a lot of fun to bowl, but it was also a lot of work. She did not use her chair on that day and her therapists pushed her to work harder and harder. Next time she is going to try for a strike!!!!

Her last outing was a big one and she said she had a ball. She went to the Texas State Fair last Wednesday. She saw Big Tex and ate, ate, ate. They saw all the new cars. " Some people took pictures of the cars. They looked cool but I was thinking about food and I think thats about it. There was a big ride too. The big ride was a ferris wheel. I didnt go on it because I did not want to spend all of my money. I bought food. I bought two corny dogs, candy apple, funnel cake, and water. That was about 20 dollars. It was a beautiful day. At the end everyone was tired and they were like (she sighs). We couldnt do anything, we were too tired. But it was sosooooooooo fun!!!!! The next day I was not the only one who did not go to therapy. On Friday , I was the only one on my van to go to therapy. I guess everyone was tired. " It sounded like she had a ball and she definitely slept like she had a good time.

She recently had a few visitors who came to a BBQ at our house. We thank you for coming girls. Then she got to have a Girl's Day with her friend Saru. They went to the salon and had their nails done, eyebrows trimmed, and a fresh new haircut. Then we all had a big dinner and it was sooooo good. It was really a nice day for Chie and we thank you for taking the time to make her feel special.

We did get out to the ICC and were able to say hello and see everyong again. It was a wonderful lunch and we were happy to see old friends again. Anyways, it was so nice to see everyone again and we had a wonderful lunch and made new friends and saw baby Leo for the first time. Thank you all for having us we have missed you very much.

Our weekends have been a little busy as we are fighting with Nippon Life and their refusal to pay Chie's insurance claim. They are pretty much pretending they dont know Chie cannot walk, eat or dress by herself even though it was reported she could not by their representative. The doctor verbally communicated her situation with the rep. and then marked Chie discharge summary with the understanding everythig was with supervision. Nippon Life got the paper, looked at it, and just acted as if they had no knowledge of what was said about constant assistance and supervision, denied Chie's claim, and closed the case immediately. Absolutely dispicable!!! I do not know if they have "Bad Faith" laws in Japan, but they should.

Nippon Life, what a bunch of Schmucks.

OK, I must run for now and will update you again very soon.