Author Archives: SarahKobayashi

Arrival in Cambodia

Posted on March 15, 2014 by SarahKobayashi

I just arrived into Siem Reap, Cambodia. The air is heavy with humidity. The streets are bustling with tuk tuks, mopeds, and people. This is an amazing place & I’m so grateful to be here.

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Cambodia!

Posted on March 15, 2014 by SarahKobayashi

Cambodia bound!…for our 1st mission trip together. We made it safely! Good morning, Cambodia! Some early morning sights.

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Welcome to Okinawa

Posted on March 12, 2014 by SarahKobayashi

One of the first things you will notice when you first arrive at the Naha Airport, Okinawa are the orchids. All throughout the airport are planting after planting of orchids of all different varieties and colors. They are so healthy, … Continue reading →

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Homesick

Posted on March 3, 2014 by SarahKobayashi

missing my island my favorites, safe places engraved on my heart 郷愁や心の奥のパラダイス きょうしゅう や　こころ の おく の　パラダイス – Sarah Kobayashi – Japanese by Nakamura Michiko

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Earthquake

Posted on March 3, 2014 by SarahKobayashi

Yesterday morning we awoke to a long strong shake. It registered 6.7 on the richter scale. We ran outside to our balcony until it subsided. While at work, we were surprised by another strong shake. This one was much shorter. … Continue reading →

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Patient Intake

Posted on February 16, 2014 by SarahKobayashi

Upon my mother’s initial arrival to the hospital, it became very evident that the level of care here in Okinawa is much more personal than back in the US. After assessing her needs, Dr. Kinjo did not want to move … Continue reading →

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hospital in Okinawa Japan

Posted on February 11, 2014 by SarahKobayashi

My mother came to visit us in Okinawa for 3 months. Unfortunately, the day before Thanksgiving, she fell & broke her hip. She was in Nakagami Hospital for 3 weeks. They took excellent care of her. The staff was very … Continue reading →

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Haiku Poem

Posted on February 3, 2014 by SarahKobayashi

gifts from the sea masterfully designed appear on the sand 海からの貝殻アート砂の上 うみ から の　かいがらアート　すな の うえ – Sarah Kobayashi – Japanese by Nakamura Michiko

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 27, 2014 by SarahKobayashi

a fresh perspective though love, drives changed behavior embrace the challenge! 愛を持ち高みに挑む心意気 あい を もち　たかみ に いどむ　こころいき – Sarah Kobayashi – Japanese by Nakamura Michiko

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Hapa

Posted on January 16, 2014 by SarahKobayashi

In Hawaii, the term “hapa” encompasses all persons of equally mixed race. I am half Japanese & half Caucasian. My father is of Japanese ancestry and my mother is of European ancestry. This is a very common occurrence in Hawaii. … Continue reading →

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