he says, she says I in every issue
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Dr. Jun & Laura Koike
What’s the Biggest Lesson You Hope
Your Son Will Learn from Your Spouse?
He Says:
She Says:
My wife was born and raised in the small southern town of Mullins. Being from
Jun is the most respectful and loving person I have ever met. In Japanese cul-
the South, she cherishes her family and the time spent with them. She has and
ture, self respect and respect for others is the first and number one lesson a child
will always remain close to her family. The close family experiences and rela-
will learn. They learn to bow (showing respect) before they can walk or talk. I
tionships she had growing up created great memories and made her into the
want my son to know that respect can get you far in life, and his father is a won-
wonderful wife and mother she is today. I want my son to learn that true value
derful example of it. Without it, your relationships and education are worthless.
from her. She is also a very open-minded person who, in fact, married a person
from a totally different ethnicity and culture. She accepts everyone for who they
are and never turns down an opportunity to make a new friend. I hope my son
continues to open his mind to others and will learn through her that if you keep
Dr. Jun Koike is an obstetrician and gynecologist for Carolinas Hospital System in Mullins.
His wife, Laura, is a stay-at-home mother and local artist. They have one son, Ollie Teru.
an open mind, life’s possibilities are endless.
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