Dear Laura,

Hi, Laura. How are you doing?

You were always so kind and friendly.

I learned many things from you. Thank you for teaching us.

Your words gave us courage. I was impressed.

I want to be a strong woman like you. I will never forget what I have learned from you.

I was very glad to meet you.

I also liked your hug. We don't hug very much in Japan compared with in America,

so I noticed it is nice American culture.

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I always had valuable experiences and a lot of wonderful memories with you.

I will make an effort to go to America again.

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your help.

From Yukina

Dear the Machen family,

Hi, Debbie, Bill, Austin and Peyton. How are you doing?

I'm proud that stayed at your house. Thank you for the fabulous three weeks.

I love Debbie's kindness and dishes, Bill's kindness and jokes,

Austin's sence of humor and Peyton's dance.

Debbie and Bill took me to many places such as Chihuly Garden and Glass,

Kerry Park, a movie theater, Snoqualimie Falls, restaurants and so on.

I was really glad to go those places. Thank you very much. I appreciate your hospitality.

I like children, so l really enjoyed playing with day care children and Khloe.

They were all very cute and made me happy. Maxine was cute, too.

I want to meet them again.

I got along with Bamm Bamm, Pebbles and Dino, too.

At first, I was a little scared, but I got able to stroke and play with them using a ball.

I always had fun. I'm glad that I met you.

I will never forget those for three weeks I spent with you.

I will make an effort to visit America to see you all.

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Thank you for giving me a lot of fantastic memoris and experiences!

From Yukina