Dear Alissa,

Hi, Alissa, long time no see. How are you doing? I hope you are well. You are so kind and funny. We had a really great time in America.

Thank you for teaching us. I learned a lot of new things such as English and American culture in every class. I love your smile. It always made us happy and cheer up. I spent wonderful three weeks. Thank you for your support.

I will never forget what I learned from you in America. Thank you for everything you did for us.

From Ibuki

Dear the Guisinger Family,

Hi, Chad, Sloan, Rachel and Tanner. How are you doing? I hope your family are doing well. I had wonderful days with you in America.

Chad, thank you for helping me with my American life. You taught me a lot of things. I learned the differences between America and Japan from you, and I rediscovered about Japan. I enjoyed cooking gyoza and curry and rice with you. I wanted to made chawan-mushi that you said you liked. I will make it next time.

Sloan, thank you for making me a lot of delicious dishes. I really love your healthy dishes such as hummus and green smoothie bowl. I made hummus after I came back to Japan, but the taste was not good. I want to eat hummus you make again.

Rachel, thank you for helping me whenever I couldn't catch English words or keep conversation. You are thoughtful. I'm so glad to be your friend. I made a lot of good memories with you. I'm happy that I met you.

Tanner, thank you for teaching me a lot of new words. You are kind and funny. I was surpresed when you dived into the lake on a snowy day. I think you are full of energy. Every moment I spent with you was fun.

I wanted to talk with you a lot, but I deeply regret that I couldn't speak English well. If we have a chance to meet again in America, I promise you that I will improve my English.

I want to keep in touch with you. Everything is my good memory. Thank you for everything you did for me. I will never forget you.

From Ibuki

Dear the Herndon Family,

Hello, Howard and Debbie. Thank you very much for your kindness while I was staying at your home. I really felt relaxed staying at your house. I really appreciate your hospitality.

Howard, thank you for all that you have done for me. You are so kind and tender. You gave me a rose and chooclates on Valentine's Day, and I was happy and moved because it was the first time for me to get a rose from a man. Thank you for the great presents!

Debbie, thank you for your concern when I had a cold, I received a lot of your help, but I'm sorry I couldn't speak English well, and I couldn't show you my profound gratitude, either. You are so helpful and supportive that I was encouraged by your words.

Thank you for giving me an opportunity to meet Jimmie and Ava, too. They are so funy and cute. If I have a chance to meet again in America, I want to meet you and your family including your new family member.

I want to keep in touch with you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I will never forget you.

From Ibuki