Traveling with Trucker Tomo: A Few Days Off and one Graduation!

Tomo had a few days off since the red hot flaming brakes! During his time off the truck was in the shop and things were put in order (sort of....?)

During the time off, Tomo headed back to Granite Falls to pick up his Mom (ME) at SeaTac International Airport. On the way back, Tomo was able to visit with some of the friends in the Spokane area and get a chance to relax. Thanks goes to Shirley and Bob in the Spokane Valley, as well as Shaun and Sandy in the Cheney area. To think, what our son would do without our loving friends in out of the way places, as well as those on the the way to here and there!! He is very fortunate and we really appreciate all your care!!

On Thursday, the 9th of June, Tomo picked me up at the SeaTac and we then did a mad dash back to Masaki's high school for the final assembly of the year.

Granite Falls High School

It is the most ceremonious assembly of the year, as the Seniors leave, the Juniors move up into position of leaders of the school and like wise the Sophomores move to the Junior position and Freshman to the Sophomore with a section waiting for the incoming Freshman. Recognition was given to all the students for various honors and it was really a nice assembly. Teachers that would be retiring, or moving to other schools were given a fond farewell but the grand finale was the TEACHER'S CORRIDOR that was created by the faculty to give a final goodbye to the class of 2011. Lots of hugs, tears, smiles and tissue for all concerned. It was nice to be apart of this.

Tomo's youngest brother, Masaki receiving his diploma!

Congratulations from the Principal.

Happy MOM and Masaki!

Surrounded by my American Boys!

Brothers!! (A great host brother and TAXI)

Cole and Diane, Masaki's host family and Tomo's former BOSSES!

SUPPORT FROM TWO GREAT COUPLES!!
WONDERFUL SAFETY NET!

THIS IS A BIG DEAL!!
A DIPLOMA THAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE!

MASAKI'S COUNSELOR, DR. D! SHE WAS FANTASTIC!

WITHOUT HER, THINGS WOULD HAVE BEEN BLEAK!

THE PRINCIPAL, MR. C!! ALWAYS KNEW WHO WAS WHO!

Tomo was able to relax and regroup while in Granite Falls. He was ready to head back out after a few days of leisure. Needs to see a few more States....