Sunday, November 20, 2011
My Grandmother: Misao Nomura
Obachan, the Japanese term for Grandmother, is THE reason why I enjoy working with children. With her wisdom and experience, she gave me the opportunity to be involved in the family business and find my path in life. She has always looked at the big picture, but the biggest picture always was: what is the best for the student? She nurtured me, cared for me, helped me through university and gave me a privileged life which I am just coming to terms with the fact that I wasn't raised as most people were. She was the first woman to get her driving license in our prefecture and she has been somewhat of a feminist pioneer without really being feminist. Obachan is interesting, complex, intelligent and modern, but very old school Japanese as the same time. She has taught me the importance of progressiveness, but never forgetting your roots and where you are from. I try to encourage children at my international school to embrace their cultures and diversity, but realize we are all the same. My Obachan taught me that indirectly.
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I am just visiting your blog. I am in the class ECS. My blog page is like this one. I think I have joined your blog. I like the story about your grandmother. Soon, I will read everyone's blogs. I post everyday so read my blog as often as you like. I also enjoy "Going on a Bear Hunt". I am going thru an "emply nest" syndrome now and enjoy being a part of Walden University.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful thing to be brought up in a caring atmosphere and be surrounded by people who have dedicated their lives to the field of early childhood. Your father’s wisdom in setting a time to reflect on your goals in life, and instilling in you the value of giving back is priceless. I loved how you continued to honor that in your dad by passing on the value to the children you come across in your daily profession. Great job!
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