My grandmother passed away yesterday. She was the sweetest, kindest, most thoughtful person I have ever known in my life. It wasn’t a complete surprise, but it’s never something you want to hear, and it certainly came a shock this morning. This was a hard way to start the day.

I felt really far from home today. I’d been okay until now. There are just so many new and different things here to keep me occupied and distracted, and I hadn’t truly felt like I was separate.

Until this morning.

I have to give AEON credit; I told them what the situation was, and they said, “Please, use our phone, and take all the time you need. Come back to training if you feel ready.” That spoke volumes about the company and I’m glad to be working for them.

After speaking with my family and taking some time for myself, I went back to training with a renewed sense of purpose to show my students some of the same kindness and thoughtfulness that my Grammy showed me. Grammy, I love you very much and I know you’re with Grandpa now. I will miss you.

On a slightly better note, I now have my address information, although it won’t be valid until 1/25 and I can’t receive packages here. I’ll be in a hotel somewhere until then.

Marc Baizman
LeoPalace #210
1-12-17
Inada Honmachi Higashi Osaka City
Osaka 577-0007
Japan