I have to make a sad announcement today. I decided not to offer/arrange another

I have to make a sad announcement today. I decided not to offer/arrange another Sashiko Japan Trip for This Fall or Spring 2024. I realize my priority is to support my family here, on top of sharing Sashiko Story & preserving Sashiko. As an immigrant family, for now, it is very important to support each other. For that, although some situations may change in future, I do not think I can offer the Sashiko Tour with/for my Sashiko friends. I apologize for this disappointing announcement for those on the waiting list. The list is still active, and I will inform them first when I have a more concrete plan.
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I had such a wonderful time on the Sashiko Japan Trip 2023 (April 2023). To be honest, it was one of the life-changing moments to me, and I sincerely felt that I passed down the important elements of Sashiko & my family in the 12~14 days of time together, from morning to bed-time immersed with Sashiko. I hope that it was the same for my friends who joined the trip. I really want to offer another one – as I now know for sure that this Japan Trip can share the important experience “together”. However, now, I want to prioritize my family here. I appreciate your understanding of this difficult decision.
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When my condition changes, I may re-start arranging one. If I can bring my daughter with me to the trip, if/when she is old enough to do so, when we have more support here… my wife feels really bad that she cannot let me offer the trip, but again, it is the family here I prioritize now.
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I will keep the waiting list open (try to find the Google Form). I will also prepare the brochure for the possible next trip. This is a sad announcement to delay it, not to end it. I really hope to bring you to Japan, where the Sashiko we practice exists.
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今日は残念なお知らせを。とてもとても楽しい時間を過ごすことができた「世界の刺し子友達を日本に連れてくるオフ会＆展示会」。次回2024年の春までの開催が難しくなってしまいました。理由は一言、「こちらの家族を優先する為」です。本当に楽しい時間でしたし、毎年のようにオフ会を計画＆開催することが夢であり具体的な目標だったのですが、次はもう少し先になりそうです。ご容赦下さい。私抜きのオフ会等は計画していきたいとは思っていますので、これからもお付き合い頂けますと嬉しいです。
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2023-09-18 07:55:10

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