We’ve finally met Tom’s Japanese 'mum'. Seiko and her husband have taken Tom under their wings and have helped him in so many ways with practical help, advice, support and excellent Japanese food. He is very fortunate to have met such kind and generous people, and we are grateful to them for looking after him so well.
Tom called in to borrow a strimmer to cut his lawn. They jumped into their van and appeared a few minutes later to cut the lawn and take away the cuttings.
Tom first met Seiko in the supermarket just after he arrived in Japan. She insisted that he have dinner with them and even came to pick him up.
Kindness and generosity doesn’t have national borders…
What lovely people for making Tom so welcome. One suspects that this is the sort of friendship which will last a lifetime.
ReplyDeleteThey were wonderful, normal, helpful people. What was lovely to see is the relationship Tom has with Seiko.
DeleteAgree with Craig...
ReplyDeletehow wonderful!!
He is very fortunate to have been 'adopted' by them!
DeleteHow fantastic that a chance encounter has made a beautiful friendship x
ReplyDeleteThey have also included his friends in their generosity. I think Seiko loves young people. Her daughter and family now live near Tokyo.
DeleteWhat lovely people. Such kindness and friendship restores faith in human nature when we hear of so much of the opposite in the world.
ReplyDeleteAnd they have obviously been feeding Tom well, he seems to get taller with every photo you post!
I agree, Jean.
DeleteAs for Tom getting taller then the food has to go somewhere. His cycling keeps him very trim and fit and with the Japanese diet he has lost weight. Pity it didn't do the same for me... ;0)
Lovely people and Tom appears to be very lucky. Keep well Diane
ReplyDeleteHe is indeed very fortunate, Diane. Thanks.
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