A year ago we all knew that this day would come... June 10, 2011. That is the day that Fuzuki was taken to Layton and returned to those in charge of the exchange program. It was a beautiful sunny day. We finally managed to get all her clothing and all that she wanted to to take home with her in her suit cases and a box. Well, she didn't actually get all her clothing in her suit cases. She left alot of her clothing here. In order to get all that she got into her suit cases, we resorted to the travel bags that you squeeze all the air out of everything. We managed to get her scrapbook into her suitcase. I hope that she took all that she wanted to take with her. Money was tight and I know she was worried about having enough when she got to the airport.
We truly enjoyed the experiences that we have had this past year as we participated in the Nacel foreign exchange student program. We were truly blessed to have such a wonderful young lady to be "OUR" daughter.
I hope that others who have the opportunity will give it a chance and open your heart and your home to a student. It has been a great experience for our family.
Fuzuki will always have a special place in our heart and in our family. Our home is too quiet since she left. Not that she was loud, cause she was not. She was a very respectful and very quiet and very fun and beautiful young lady. Eve is missing Fuzuki. She was a great sister for Eve. Perhaps someday Eve will be able to travel to Japan to visit Fuzuki. That would be a wonderful journey for her to take.
Well............We are hoping that Fuzuki will some day decide to return home to Utah. Just in case she does, we instructed her to keep her house key so that she may come in if we are not home. She leaned in smiled and said "Oh, The back door will be open and I'll be able to get in". Guess we have not too good at locking up the house. Well, after that comment, we have been much better at it. :)
Here are photos of our final dinner together and our final gathering with all the students. Our heart is missing you Fuzuki. We love you!!
This is a "See ya Later Kiss"
Fuzuki and Dad were given the opportunity to speak to all gathered and tell of her experiences and ours while she has been here with our family. Roger spoke first and then she kepts saying, I was going to tell you about "___" but Dad just did.. Guess he should have had her go first. :) They both spoke well and expressed such love.
Loading up the suit cases. Yup, they weighed in less than 50 lbs each. Well, all except the one that weighted in at 75 lbs.
Our dinner. "Turkey" We all Love Turkey, especially FUZUKI!!!
Ohne, Fuzuki and Yuske
Ohne, love the hat and dig those glasses!! Very cute!
Fuzuki is sitting and visiting with Yuske's family
Our Princess
Cute girls in the program.
