 or finishes like this one in northern Japan provides shelter, love and care to kids whose parents are not around. Sailors from Masawa Air Base visit to bring some seasonal spirit as part of their relationship with the institution. When I look at the eyes of the kids here, it just makes my heart bleed a little bit because I know that they're struggling and they're not quite as fortunate in just trying to bridge that gap. And what's really important to these children has nothing to do with money. Spend some time with the kids. I think if anything else other than material items, they're going to have to spend a lot of time with the kids. It's just a time to play and spend time with them here to probably benefit them on it. Visiting the orphanage not only increased the children's spirit. It promoted self-awareness in those thinking about being away from home. A lot of people are always complaining about a lot of things. But when you come to something like this, you know, you're like, wow, it really humbles you. I'm thankful for the things that I do have. Petty Officer Jean Baker, Shichi Nohei, Japan.