About Me

My name is Danna, I am a mother  of 3 children 2 boys (ages 9 and 5) and one girl (age 3) as well as a wife to a US Navy Sailor. In April of 2017 we got the most shocking news after I thought life could not get any crazier we got orders to NAF Atsugi in Atsugi Japan. Due to the fact the we are a family of 5 we never thought we would get selected for these orders but lo and behold as December 6, 2017 our family will be spending the next 3 years in Atsugi. I created this blog to bring those of you in my unique situation on this crazy ride with me. On this ride you will gather valuable information in which may be useful in the future.

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