tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687526100634149438.comments2024-01-25T08:49:06.522-06:00Hanabi BoyYujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17025841543342602157noreply@blogger.comBlogger3109125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687526100634149438.post-80858301093161680352023-06-24T20:27:20.859-05:002023-06-24T20:27:20.859-05:00Sounds like you have visited there, Shane. We wish...Sounds like you have visited there, Shane. We wish it would have been sunny on our visit but could see how beautiful it is.Yujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17025841543342602157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687526100634149438.post-12358350632278582432023-06-23T08:42:13.593-05:002023-06-23T08:42:13.593-05:00What a gorgeous area to discover! The views are ab...What a gorgeous area to discover! The views are absolutely stunning!Shanehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/ShaneMVPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687526100634149438.post-87039982513817971572023-06-22T08:11:25.858-05:002023-06-22T08:11:25.858-05:00Kouri Island is so beautiful. Views are simply stu...Kouri Island is so beautiful. Views are simply stunningShanehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/ShaneMVPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687526100634149438.post-28202986752524789172022-10-15T08:04:25.621-05:002022-10-15T08:04:25.621-05:00That is great to hear! I wish you and your grandso...That is great to hear! I wish you and your grandson all the best.Yujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17025841543342602157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687526100634149438.post-13577060434966399732022-10-15T02:33:22.148-05:002022-10-15T02:33:22.148-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Home Renovation Auburnhttps://www.home-renos.com/us/renovation-contractors-alabama/home-renovation-auburn.shtmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687526100634149438.post-61758017572355550022022-09-24T12:39:51.142-05:002022-09-24T12:39:51.142-05:00We are on a similar journey with our grandson. The...We are on a similar journey with our grandson. The transition from ABA responses to natural teaching responses is beautiful. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687526100634149438.post-80478676330017951382022-06-17T12:11:26.184-05:002022-06-17T12:11:26.184-05:00Thanks, Shiroitora. We will use these positive mil...Thanks, Shiroitora. We will use these positive milestones to remind Kai of what he can accomplish in life.Yujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17025841543342602157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687526100634149438.post-74134671399859859012022-06-14T09:43:21.288-05:002022-06-14T09:43:21.288-05:00The above comment was from me...shiroitora. I cou...The above comment was from me...shiroitora. I couldn't sign in under my normal name for some reason. Anyway, I have been following your adventures in life for over ten years. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687526100634149438.post-58321660686774769052022-06-14T09:40:52.907-05:002022-06-14T09:40:52.907-05:00Always remember that you did this because you want...Always remember that you did this because you wanted it enough. The same will be true with the rest of life. If you want something badly enough, you will do whatever it takes to accomplish your goals. You are well on your way to a deeply happy life. Congratulations, Kai. Always remember the pride you felt walking across the stage to receive a hard earned award, and know that there will be plenty of other such moments in your future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687526100634149438.post-76946692105874705202022-06-09T18:58:38.475-05:002022-06-09T18:58:38.475-05:00Thanks, Chris! Yes, it was a happy reunion at the ...Thanks, Chris! Yes, it was a happy reunion at the airport and you can see it right through the masks!Yujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17025841543342602157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687526100634149438.post-9002090165774298252022-06-06T17:25:14.861-05:002022-06-06T17:25:14.861-05:00Congratulations to Kai on his outstanding achievem...Congratulations to Kai on his outstanding achievement! I love the picture of Kai and Rika reunited at the airport. Despite the masks, I can see the huge smiles on both of your faces!Chris D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09547331534867925017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687526100634149438.post-45728092100903632652022-04-22T19:07:01.083-05:002022-04-22T19:07:01.083-05:00Hello nicee blogHello nicee blogIvy Peckhttps://www.ivypeck.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687526100634149438.post-89961359205440308622022-03-25T08:20:51.311-05:002022-03-25T08:20:51.311-05:00I think you are spot on with your three points. He...I think you are spot on with your three points. He was very paternal and got great joy from his daughter and grandson, as well as his art. Yujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17025841543342602157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687526100634149438.post-58674412558741541342022-03-25T05:48:05.495-05:002022-03-25T05:48:05.495-05:00First of all, his paintings told me three things.....First of all, his paintings told me three things...one...his tremendous talent. Two, his deep and true paternal nature. This automatically told me that he was a great father to your wife, and of how he was a deeply loving grandfather. And three, he lived his life well, as a deep love and passion guided his thoughts and actions. In living his life well by sharing his love for others, he was a spiritual warrior, and so, had already defeated death. This is truly living.Shiroi Torahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334908720539403172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687526100634149438.post-74958631324283325972021-07-17T07:32:53.866-05:002021-07-17T07:32:53.866-05:00We had initially just heard of a couple programs, ...We had initially just heard of a couple programs, but researched and found that there are a fair number of them. Many are focused on helping students with autism or other disabilities as they go to college but there are some like MICC that provide life skills and vocational training that don't involve going to college. These programs are wonderful, but very expensive. Yujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17025841543342602157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687526100634149438.post-14346010356591400122021-07-16T23:37:17.269-05:002021-07-16T23:37:17.269-05:00It sounds as if Kai really got something out of th...It sounds as if Kai really got something out of the week there. I never knew such a program existed. It sounds as if it would really help so many kids out there. I am impressed...there are still good people out there. Shiroi Torahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13800401096823776231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687526100634149438.post-37434549870350861972021-06-27T09:09:20.041-05:002021-06-27T09:09:20.041-05:00Thanks, Shiroi.Thanks, Shiroi.Yujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17025841543342602157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687526100634149438.post-51076972478901628502021-06-27T09:06:33.018-05:002021-06-27T09:06:33.018-05:00Interesting comparison on the peanut butter to sat...Interesting comparison on the peanut butter to satay. I wonder if that is how they got the idea. <br /><br />The seals were like a bonus... didn't expect to see them there.Yujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17025841543342602157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687526100634149438.post-67772570587140179532021-06-27T00:28:20.964-05:002021-06-27T00:28:20.964-05:00A very nice ending...although way too hot for me. ...A very nice ending...although way too hot for me. My wife would have especially liked that museum of strange things. Have a good flight.Shiroi Torahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334908720539403172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687526100634149438.post-75533736766141178102021-06-26T09:56:17.952-05:002021-06-26T09:56:17.952-05:00We shouldn't have left Kai alone but we also d...We shouldn't have left Kai alone but we also didn't remind him how long of a hike it would be to get to the top and how long we would be gone.<br /><br />It will be a scorcher here today... you would not like it at all. :)Yujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17025841543342602157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687526100634149438.post-60946696732387465032021-06-26T03:05:11.947-05:002021-06-26T03:05:11.947-05:00Scary day for Kai. But, great looking burger. :)...Scary day for Kai. But, great looking burger. :) I am glad everything went well afterwards...especially with the air-conditioning. That would have been my big issue. Last full day of the vacation...yes, I do know what you mean...the vacation feels good, but so does going back home.<br />Shiroi Torahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334908720539403172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687526100634149438.post-85335631789298215092021-06-25T09:56:53.855-05:002021-06-25T09:56:53.855-05:00I hear you on the government actions (or non actio...I hear you on the government actions (or non actions) to what's happened in Portland in the past year. I did research before coming out including getting some local intel and it feels like things have settled down since last year. Yujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17025841543342602157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687526100634149438.post-51769763658815463152021-06-25T06:48:16.297-05:002021-06-25T06:48:16.297-05:00Delicious Asian food abound, cool tunnel...and the...Delicious Asian food abound, cool tunnel...and then...no AC...I simply cannot sleep unless it is cool. <br /><br />Yuji...be very careful in Portland. The city is still under seige, lawlessness has been accepted by the "authorities", many of the police have been muzzled and manacled, the criminals are now emboldened. With it being in vogue to attack Asians...it is simply not safe. Please reconsider Portland...especially Portland.Shiroi Torahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334908720539403172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687526100634149438.post-66312812637548839662021-06-24T09:33:51.916-05:002021-06-24T09:33:51.916-05:00A friend went there last year and posted photos wh...A friend went there last year and posted photos which inspired us to go there and I was very glad we did.Yujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17025841543342602157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4687526100634149438.post-84926008897895335002021-06-24T09:31:28.135-05:002021-06-24T09:31:28.135-05:00Them blue is so striking, it almost looks like som...Them blue is so striking, it almost looks like someone filled the lake with blue paint. It couldn't just be water, right? :)Yujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17025841543342602157noreply@blogger.com