The Kindness of Tutors

When I told my tutor Etsuko that I had a cold and a stomach ache, she told me she would bring me some medicine from the convenience store. She arrived with:

herb and milk throat lozenges
4 bottles of 'lactic acid' stomach tonic(all different brands)
1 bottle of vitamin C 'physical drink'
4 wrapped packages of ground 'kuzu' root, good for the cold
a package of porridge
a carton of apple juice
a carton of orange juice
a box of ritz crackers
tissues
a can of bean soup
a can of corn chowder
3 buns with different fillings
an apple
2 packs of gum, 1 lime flavored, 1 mint flavored(??to clean my teeth after all this food??)

I didn't know what to say! I was really grateful. I actually think she feels responsible to help me if I need something because she knows that there isn't really anyone else in town who I can ask when I need help. What I mean is that she speaks English well, but she also understands my needs well.
In the past couple months, we've spent a lot of time together. We went to Nagasaki for a day, we go out for okonomiyaki(one of the many hidden treasures of Japanese cuisine; like a huge, dense, cole slaw pancake) nearly every weekend, we watch movies together, study Japanese together, and just hang out sometimes. I haven't been able to tell her yet that I can't renew in Arao for next year. I don't want her to be sad. Needless to say, largely due to her kindness, I'm feeling much better this morning.

In other news:
I got the new location yesterday: somewhere in Kumamoto City.

That's all I know, and so, as of yet I'm still undecided about my final decision to stay or go home. (Remember, I said already said I'd stay, but there's a little leeway in that decision.)

P.S. I read that this site has revamped their comment board. They say that it should be easier for non-members to post comments. I know some people have had trouble posting comments to my blog, so you might try again now if you are included in that group. Anyway, my regular address is still always a good way to send me your comments.