Well, we have had a few things happen this past week and I don't even know where to begin. I guess first I will say, we had our first visit to a Japanese clinic. As many of you know, we had to leave the sumo tournament last week early because Avery came down with a fever of 103 degrees out of nowhere. She had us a little nervous because we had a difficult time breaking it. On Sunday around 4:00pm her fever broke!!! I kept her home from school on Monday for "good measure" and it was back to school on Tuesday. On Wednesday after school, fever came back. but with a dose of Tylenol and some fluids the fever was gone. Well, it just so happens that on Wednesday at Nissan, there was a big meeting on new "swine flu" regulations. Needless to say, when I called Curtis at work to tell him that Avery was running a fever again, panic broke out among the Japanese. They immediately called the clinic there to see what precautions should be taken. Since we hadn't been in any of the reported "infected" areas they said he could remain at work, but in order to return to work, he must where a surgical face mask....he was NOT happy!!! Here in Japan many people where surgical face masks if they are sick or if they fear getting sick, so it isn't uncommon to seed people with masks on...but not Curtis! So...I had a really good laugh!!! Anyway, I took Avery to the clinic that serves mostly foreigners and Avery is perfectly fine. No Swine Flu, Bird Flu, Elephant Flu, Toe Flu or any other kind of flu you can come up with. I called Curtis at work to let him know and he immediately ripped off the face mask and told his co-workers the news! Curtis was happy again!!!
On a different note, this weekend we set out on our bikes with the Drake family that is over with Nissan also to Red Brick Park. This year is the 150 year anniversary of the opening of the Yokohoma Port, so all summer long there are many festivals and events going on in this area...so we wanted to check it out. Here are a few various pics.
Who knew that Colonel Sanders had different outfits!!! Yes, he is dressed as a samurai.
Jellyfish in the canal. It was so neat!!! They were everywhere!!!
A dance ceremony at Red Brick Park area.
My little beauty!!! Isn't she cute!!! She was looking into the sun so her smile is a little crooked.
Avery found a new friend tonight on the mailbox....yes, it's a slug...she loves them! Notice the scrape on her forehead!?! She and her daddy had a little bike accident.
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Thanks for the update. I am thankful that Avery is better now. The Swine Flu has hit our city for sure. I went into our big store (the closest thing we have to a Wal-Mart here) and all of the employees were wearing their masks. I just hope that someone is telling them that washing their hands is the best prevention!
Anyway, glad to see you all are well now. Avery does look so sweet in that last picture.
hI! Sorry to hear Avery has been so sick. Glad it wasn't Flu of any kind. I know ya`ll were scared being in a foreign country, but knowing how you two deal with situations you always rise to the problem at hand.Boy! I have never seen to many fat men, that was quiet funny to watch. We are celebrating a very quiet, rainy MEMORIAL day week-end. The picture of Avery was very sweet of course Grandaddy has made a copy and put it in her frame on the wall. Hope you all have good week and I`m glad Curtis got to shed the MASK!! Love to all of you. Grandmother
Well, it sounds like y'all have been quite busy. I'm so glad that Avery is better & by now I hope she's all well. I'm not wild about you in that mask Curtis - it covers up way too much of that handsome face. One day Avery will have a big laugh over causing you that stress...LOL! Avery's pics are, as always, precious but,EWWWW, I don't like slugs. Tell her to pour salt on them!!!
I read about the bike wreck on facebook, oh my, that was pretty scary. Glad it was no worse but I know it scared you & Curtis bad. Kiss her little scrapes for me.
~ Much Love ~
Glad to hear Avery is better. I know it's scary being so far from home and having your baby sick. She is a trooper though. Love the festival pics - so much fun. Deana, your Japan scrapbook is going to be 10 books long! Don't like slugs Avery Mae, but proud of you for being a beatiful girl yet not being too 'girly'!!! Love you all - Aunt Tessi
Avery is tough! She can over come sickness without doctors (sometimes)!
We'll be GLAD when all of you COME HOME!
High fever is something to play around with.
Be safe!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love ya,
DAD
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