Another Friday is here.It seems like time just cruises along at turbo speeds.It’s hard to believe that I have been living in Japan for 14 months now.It seems like it was only last week I was at the Passenger terminal waiting on our bags to get unloaded from the plane.A lot has happened within these 14 months.I have traveled all over the Country, seen lots of stuff, made new friends, and most importantly explored a new culture – a culture rich in traditions and history.
Speaking of history.Today is my oldest brother’s birthday.He was killed in a car accident Christmas of 1997.So today my thoughts are with him, and his family.I was stationed in Korea at the time.I remember my 1st Sergeant giving me the call.I ended up not going home for the funeral.Looking back, I probably should have went, but that was going to be several thousand dollars out of pocket.The military don’t pay for your plane tickets if there’s a death in the Family.But there is help available.The Air Force Aid Society will lend you the money but I would have had to pay it back, and I didn’t want to do that.I know it sounds bad, but that’s the decision I made.Anyway, Happy Birthday Brother!