Friends,
I have been filling out Christmas cards for a month and if I may, I would like to take this opportunity to say to you all:
We would like to thank you all for you continued support in helping make Chie's recovery a success. She continues to move forward with the start of each new day, waking up in a happy cheerful positive light despite her condition. Left only with what her Japanese upbringing instilled in her, Chie remains focussed on her goal to one day walk again and will not give up. She simply does not know how to give up. It is just not in her blood.
She is truely an extraordinary person and she means the world to me. So, I say to you in my deepest sincerity, Thank You for welcoming us into you group of friends and treating us so graciously. For the smiles you put on Chie's face, for the love you give out, to see her stand up and announce to those who ran the marathon, that she would be in next year's race. ... to see that confidence and feeling of comfort and acceptance in her eyes. You will never know how much it means to her, or me. Its not something you cannot buy in a store. There is no amount of money in the world that could do what you people have done for her, and I , , I just thank you all so much from the bottom of my heart,
I thank you.
We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.
DAVE
Monday, December 22, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
I love Udon
Hello Everybody,
Its Chie and I just wanted to tell you about my dog, Udon. She is a very good girl. She is getting bigger and bigger. We fight sometimes , but Istill love her. She sleeps lateer than me. David and I get up and Udon still lays in bed, sleeeping. But she is good girl though. She seems like she listens to me and uderstands me . I dont know if its true or not. Isnt that very strange?? I think so very much. And udon is a lab, and nobody thinks she is a real lab. , except the vet.
I just wanted to tell you that. Ill talk to you soon ,
CHIE
Its Chie and I just wanted to tell you about my dog, Udon. She is a very good girl. She is getting bigger and bigger. We fight sometimes , but Istill love her. She sleeps lateer than me. David and I get up and Udon still lays in bed, sleeeping. But she is good girl though. She seems like she listens to me and uderstands me . I dont know if its true or not. Isnt that very strange?? I think so very much. And udon is a lab, and nobody thinks she is a real lab. , except the vet.
I just wanted to tell you that. Ill talk to you soon ,
CHIE
Sunday, December 14, 2008
The Grinch Who Stole Christmas!!
The Grinch Who Stole Christmas
A Holiday Parade
starring CHIE
as The GRINCH
Staying busy as usual Chie was the star of the parade hosted by her rehab. We were all very excited about it. She put a lot of thought into her part. She watched "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" at rehab and really enjoyed it. Then she had to study it and really pay attention to the detail, such as her face in these pictures.
She really went all out choosing her green outfit to wear and making sure she had found someone who would loan her a hat. Her lead therapist had the dog and 1 antler so they were ready to go!! 
Everyone from the rehab went out to Anna Texas to their ranch there and took part in or watched the parade. Chie had a ball!! 
She was so excited and happy. I wish I could have been there to see her, but unfortunately I had to go have CT scans done for that kidney stone that rendered me out of commission a few weeks back. She said they had a great time out at the ranch. They had a good lunch and the parade was SSSUUUUUGGGOOOOIIII!!!!!! 
She was so excited and happy. I wish I could have been there to see her, but unfortunately I had to go have CT scans done for that kidney stone that rendered me out of commission a few weeks back. She said they had a great time out at the ranch. They had a good lunch and the parade was SSSUUUUUGGGOOOOIIII!!!!!! Thank you to whoever got the pictures for us. We aprreciate that very much. Im sorry its just now to get them posted, but busy as usual.
Thank you to all who make it possible
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
We would like to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. We hope you all enjoy lots of turkey with family and friends.
I have always loved the holiday season so much. Turkey, Family, Friends, The Cowboys, Christmas Lights, Cards, Presents, Holiday Cheer, and the Chance of it Snowing. It was always such a happy time in my life and my memories. Buying presents and suprising people with something they really wanted. The holiday cheer that made me always want to do a little something extra for somebody in need like, donating gifts or old coats to those who did not have one. I took such pride in that and that of my Nana, because my mom always told me how my Nana, Dad's mother, would go to the store and pick out a cart of food and a turkey. Then she would tell the guy who worked there to make up 6 more of just what she had chosen. She would go and put them on the porches of those in need just before Christmas. I asked if she knew the people she gave them to and my Mom said that she did not and she never left a card or anything. She never wanted them to know it was from her. I always thought that was so cool of her, and I always rememberred that and wanted to be like that.
I guess this is why I find it so hard to be in my position now. never really understood words like "need" and "want" for me personally. I could tell you what you needed or wanted and how you could get them, but I was ok, didnt really need anything. Even when I was out on my own at 18, I always worked or did something to make money. There was always a means to make the money and it all seemed so easy. I had never had to ask anyone for anything and so now, in the current sinkhole I find myself submerged in, it makes me terribly uncomfortable and weak. We just found out that social security has denied disability for Chie, and I am not thankful for that. We really needed that. So lost and helpless. I feel as though I am at the bottom of a well with water pouring in and I am trying to get climb out but just keep slipping back down. I just dont see any end to it, like there is no way of getting the upper hand back. We are going to be in this hole forever, makes me wanna scream!!!!
Thanksgiving was really just, Eat a ton of turkey and watch the Cowboys day. Never really thought to much about the "Thanks" part. I guess I kind of took it all for granted. Now, I look at the hole I am in and I know it doesn't seem like we have much to be thankful for, but we do. It is a real struggle to pull something positive out of this but I am trying hard, ,, to , ,,,, always look on the bright side of life, yes! It seems like we have more to be thankful for now than ever before. I guess it takes these hard times to build your character make you more weathered. We are thankful, thankful for every little thing right now. The list is a mile long and you, Chie supporters, doctors, therapists, are at the top. Helpless, embarrassed, humbled, sad, and Thankful!
Today that thankfullness is what is going to get me out of bed and make another go of things. I somehow have to find a way to say or show that we are thankful.
Happy Thanksgiving, and Thank you
D
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Chie's Bazaar Benefit, ,,, is that right? Bazaar Benefit?
A THOUSAND THANKS
TO THE
FT. WORTH JAPANESE SOCIETY
Raised: Over $1,300.00
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts and with our upmost sincerety. Chie came home beaming, excited, telling me about all the people she met, all the good foods she ate. She was just like a little kid in a candy store. It brought tears to my eyes listening to her. I was so proud her and all of you, Kaoru, and the Fort Worth Crew. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, How could I ever thank you?
It all sounded so great. She was so happy to see so many of you after such a long time. I heard that so many people came. She forgot some of your names, but I told her it was ok. I think it was pretty much overload to try and retell it all at one time, so I am letting her give me little bits at a time as she sees fit and when it comes to her. It was a very big step for her to go without me, as we were all a little freaked out after Friday with the hospital and all. Plus the fact that when Chie left I was laying the bed begging for mercy, how embarrassing. I must thank Hiroe and Bobby for filling in and getting Chie there. Thanks A Million!
I wish I could have been there to see everyone. I am sorry I could not make it. I was extremely ill. I have a kidney stone and had to go to the hospital in the ambulance Friday. I dont know much about it aside from the fact that it is extremely painful. The doctor said it will pass, but it has not, as of today. Actually, I think his exact words when he woke me up were "We have a kidney stone. .5mm. They say this is the equivalent of a male giving birth. Its going to suck, but it will pass in the next few days, just drink a lot of liquids and rest. If it hasn't passed in the next few days go to your doctor. You can go home now." OK, so I staggered into the lobby, very groggy from the accidental double dose of morphine they gave me, looking for Bobby and Chie who were nowhere in sight. I made a quick call for them to come rescue me and went back to sleep on the chairs in the waiting room until they came and got me. Dazed and confused was the rest of that day. The next day was great until about 9:30 when I found myself doubled over hollaring at Chie to eat breakfast and getting her dressed, calling to find Bobby and and get him back to the house, printing directions to Ft. Worth since the internet decided to work for and hour ( Thank You God), Call Hiroe and let her know she was now driving, and let Hiroe know that Chie would be there , ,, late, but just a little late, you know, the usual lateness (heheehee). No, I dont think I even got to the part where I called Kaoru, by that time I was already confined to the bed telling Chie, " IM fine!!! Im just gonna nap and rest like the doctor said!!!!!!" It was horrible! Ladies , full respect to all you mothers out there. I dont even think I want kids anymore. I dont want anyone to go through that!! EVER!!!! It was baaaaaaaddddd, let me assure you. The last thing I rember was Bobby and Chie leaving for the bazzar and then Kevin bringing me a huge cup of water saying, "you need anything else. I got a huge cup of water right here for ya. It's got lots of ice in it, see" To which I replied, "Go AWAY!!"
Believe me, its hard to drink a lot of water when you know it will bring on so much pain. I was just stuck starring at that big glass of water. It was like a horror movie or something, just sitting there, starring at me. I have never not wanted water so much in my life and drank it like it was a shot of tequila or something; Those of you who know me, know how gracefully I do shots. NOt a pretty sight let me assure you.
The next morning I awoke to Chie telling about all the fun she had and how great it was.
I have to go back to the doctor in the morning to find out what is next. I hope it will be fine and will let you know. I was hoping it may have passed without me noticing ,, but Chie's driver assured me, "You'll know , You'll Know," so its back to the doctore in the morning.
Your efforts are truly amazing and we so greatly appreciate it. I was happy to hear about every one seeing and meeting Chie and Bobby and Hiroe. I was happy to hear that some of you actually got the cards I sent. I am so absent minded at this point I have no idea who I got them sent to and who I did not. I apologize if I missed you. Please let me know your address so I can send you a thank you. I am already working on cards from Saturday. I know some people have gotten several, probably all saying the same thing. I dont know how, but I know I have sent someone 3 already, and then, get this, I found another one about two months ago. I know its like a year and a half old. I could not bear to send a 4th, sorry. The ICC got a couple of those 8 to 12 month old cards that elusively slipped down the cushions of our couch. I am sorry y'all. It was by no means intentional. I would never deliberately display my idiocey. Hope you can forgive me.
Some of you may have mixed Bobby and myself up, but dont worry, it happens a lot. I still have the pictures of Chie and I singing Karaoke from the very first time we met at our friends birthday party in Kobe just before New Years, 2000. Chie sang Dancing Queen by ABBA and I sang Take a Walk on the Wild Side by Lou Reed. I will post them and let you know the story of how we met for those of you who do not know.
Guys, I have to go to bed. I, again, thank you with all my heart. You are our life line in this fight, without you we would be dead in the water. I am doing my best to take care of Chie but would be nothing without your support.
We love Ya,
TO THE
FT. WORTH JAPANESE SOCIETY
Raised: Over $1,300.00
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts and with our upmost sincerety. Chie came home beaming, excited, telling me about all the people she met, all the good foods she ate. She was just like a little kid in a candy store. It brought tears to my eyes listening to her. I was so proud her and all of you, Kaoru, and the Fort Worth Crew. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, How could I ever thank you?
It all sounded so great. She was so happy to see so many of you after such a long time. I heard that so many people came. She forgot some of your names, but I told her it was ok. I think it was pretty much overload to try and retell it all at one time, so I am letting her give me little bits at a time as she sees fit and when it comes to her. It was a very big step for her to go without me, as we were all a little freaked out after Friday with the hospital and all. Plus the fact that when Chie left I was laying the bed begging for mercy, how embarrassing. I must thank Hiroe and Bobby for filling in and getting Chie there. Thanks A Million!
I wish I could have been there to see everyone. I am sorry I could not make it. I was extremely ill. I have a kidney stone and had to go to the hospital in the ambulance Friday. I dont know much about it aside from the fact that it is extremely painful. The doctor said it will pass, but it has not, as of today. Actually, I think his exact words when he woke me up were "We have a kidney stone. .5mm. They say this is the equivalent of a male giving birth. Its going to suck, but it will pass in the next few days, just drink a lot of liquids and rest. If it hasn't passed in the next few days go to your doctor. You can go home now." OK, so I staggered into the lobby, very groggy from the accidental double dose of morphine they gave me, looking for Bobby and Chie who were nowhere in sight. I made a quick call for them to come rescue me and went back to sleep on the chairs in the waiting room until they came and got me. Dazed and confused was the rest of that day. The next day was great until about 9:30 when I found myself doubled over hollaring at Chie to eat breakfast and getting her dressed, calling to find Bobby and and get him back to the house, printing directions to Ft. Worth since the internet decided to work for and hour ( Thank You God), Call Hiroe and let her know she was now driving, and let Hiroe know that Chie would be there , ,, late, but just a little late, you know, the usual lateness (heheehee). No, I dont think I even got to the part where I called Kaoru, by that time I was already confined to the bed telling Chie, " IM fine!!! Im just gonna nap and rest like the doctor said!!!!!!" It was horrible! Ladies , full respect to all you mothers out there. I dont even think I want kids anymore. I dont want anyone to go through that!! EVER!!!! It was baaaaaaaddddd, let me assure you. The last thing I rember was Bobby and Chie leaving for the bazzar and then Kevin bringing me a huge cup of water saying, "you need anything else. I got a huge cup of water right here for ya. It's got lots of ice in it, see" To which I replied, "Go AWAY!!"
Believe me, its hard to drink a lot of water when you know it will bring on so much pain. I was just stuck starring at that big glass of water. It was like a horror movie or something, just sitting there, starring at me. I have never not wanted water so much in my life and drank it like it was a shot of tequila or something; Those of you who know me, know how gracefully I do shots. NOt a pretty sight let me assure you.
The next morning I awoke to Chie telling about all the fun she had and how great it was.
I have to go back to the doctor in the morning to find out what is next. I hope it will be fine and will let you know. I was hoping it may have passed without me noticing ,, but Chie's driver assured me, "You'll know , You'll Know," so its back to the doctore in the morning.
Your efforts are truly amazing and we so greatly appreciate it. I was happy to hear about every one seeing and meeting Chie and Bobby and Hiroe. I was happy to hear that some of you actually got the cards I sent. I am so absent minded at this point I have no idea who I got them sent to and who I did not. I apologize if I missed you. Please let me know your address so I can send you a thank you. I am already working on cards from Saturday. I know some people have gotten several, probably all saying the same thing. I dont know how, but I know I have sent someone 3 already, and then, get this, I found another one about two months ago. I know its like a year and a half old. I could not bear to send a 4th, sorry. The ICC got a couple of those 8 to 12 month old cards that elusively slipped down the cushions of our couch. I am sorry y'all. It was by no means intentional. I would never deliberately display my idiocey. Hope you can forgive me.
Some of you may have mixed Bobby and myself up, but dont worry, it happens a lot. I still have the pictures of Chie and I singing Karaoke from the very first time we met at our friends birthday party in Kobe just before New Years, 2000. Chie sang Dancing Queen by ABBA and I sang Take a Walk on the Wild Side by Lou Reed. I will post them and let you know the story of how we met for those of you who do not know.
Guys, I have to go to bed. I, again, thank you with all my heart. You are our life line in this fight, without you we would be dead in the water. I am doing my best to take care of Chie but would be nothing without your support.
We love Ya,
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Japanese BBQ and the "Kaibutsu Ball"
Amazingly Chie gave a green light for a BBQ last Saturday, and we made it!!!
an hour and a half late but made it!
Chie had a really good time meeting everybody at the BBQ Saturday. We thank you all for inviting us. It was a pleasure to meet everyone and thank you for being so nice
to both of us. It was a suprising to find out that some of you knew each other, so seeing you all together was strange for Chie and I. We thought, "what a small world! " We had not seen Mika in almost a year and a half! Good to see you again. It was a great day for us and nice to get out and enjoy the weather!
to both of us. It was a suprising to find out that some of you knew each other, so seeing you all together was strange for Chie and I. We thought, "what a small world! " We had not seen Mika in almost a year and a half! Good to see you again. It was a great day for us and nice to get out and enjoy the weather!It was fun to kick the ball and play dodgeball. The food was oishii. We are still eating what you all gave us. Chie loved the cookies!!!!
It was a real honor for Chie to receive a ball from our Boston Red Sox Supporters Mikio and Daisuke
, who signed a baseball to Chie. I think it only took about 3 minutes before she dropped it and we had it covered in BBQ sauce from the ribs while we snapped pictures of everyone 
in pitcher's poses and swinging the bat like we were sending it out of the park!!!! nah,, just kidding, ,,, kind of.
, who signed a baseball to Chie. I think it only took about 3 minutes before she dropped it and we had it covered in BBQ sauce from the ribs while we snapped pictures of everyone 
in pitcher's poses and swinging the bat like we were sending it out of the park!!!! nah,, just kidding, ,,, kind of.We greatly appreciate the support a
nd thought that went into getting it to Chie. She felt very special. We spent the evening researching the Redsox and their Japanese Pitcher Daisuke "Kaibutsu" Matsuzaka. We hope to one day meet and thank you both in person. It was truly truly our honor to have been recognized by you.
nd thought that went into getting it to Chie. She felt very special. We spent the evening researching the Redsox and their Japanese Pitcher Daisuke "Kaibutsu" Matsuzaka. We hope to one day meet and thank you both in person. It was truly truly our honor to have been recognized by you.A special special thanks to Yoshiko and Mikio for making it happen.
We love ya,
Chie and DAVE
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