First Goodbyes

On December 8, we went to our last Gym Rompers class. A big deal was made about the fact that it was Roo and my last class. Photos were taken, including one of the whole group. More Japanese songs were sung for us. Goodbyes were said. It was pretty easy to get through, even though I knew I'd never see most of them again. I think it was partly, or mostly, due to the fact that our departure was still so far away. It made it easier somehow.

On December 15, we went to the Christmas concert. It was beautiful. Lights, music, songs, games for the kids, Santa. Roo had a great time. We were given some presents. My favorite was the photo that was taken at our last class by the leader. She had matted it and decorated it in a lovely stand up that I will display for a very long time. Roo's favorite was a bag full of Kitty things from Ayaka-chan. She even got some gifts from Santa. More goodbyes were said, but it was still easy to say. After all, we were two weeks away.