Feb 27 (Wed)

Day to Leave Seattle

I got up early and I finished packing quietly. When I was trying to put the welcome board Sheila gave me in my suitcase, Mike said, “I will use it again when you come back to America!" I was glad to hear that! When I finally close the suitcase, David helped me close it tight pushing with his foot.

When David and Grandpa gave me a hug, before I was leaving, my tears welled up in my eyes. I couldn't leave the house and I was the last student to get to the study center.

I recalled memories in the past three weeks in a car. I desired to come back to America.

I was making up my mind to keep smiling when I said good bye to Sheila and Mike. Sure enough, I couldn't do it.

We left Alissa and Mary in front of the airport security. We couldn't help weeping in sorrow when we said good-bye to them.

I don't want to go back to Japan.

See you!

Please take care, Alissa.