Melba and I have crossed paths with some exceptionally good people here. Many have been extraordinarily kind, helpful, and supportive, but none more so than Marissa. Weeks before we boarded the flight to Japan this wonderful lady had been in contact with Melba via email and phone calls offering information, advice and tips over what to prepare for working overseas. A longtime DoDDS teacher, she has lived and worked in a good number of places around the world. Her last assignment was at Ft. Stewart in Georgia, before transferring to Yokosuka last summer. She landed in Japan only an hour after our flight had touched down. She's been a great friend to us, my wife especially.I could fill a notebook chronicling all the help this good woman has willingly offered. She lives off base in a charming neighborhood in Ikego. This afternoon she invited us to go see her place. What she has done with this rental property is amazing. Few places have made me feel so at home as this one. She is genuinely buena gente and we will miss her terribly.
