Saturday, January 16, 2010

GD 155 ~ He

Dear Andrea, Jade, Lily, Mei and Nicola,

Greetings! My name is He. I live in a remote, far away village in Guangdong. My hometown is very beautiful. It has amazing scenery with mountains and pure, clear water. We also have a lovely, small fish pond. My parents are farmers so if the weather is rainy or stormy, sunny or pleasant, they still have to work on the farm every single day. The amount they earn is somewhat little. That’s why I realized the best way for children to be successful in the villages is to study hard. Because of this realization, I have been continuously working hard and I am eager to learn. Only through learning, can I obtain a better standing in the community.

When I received the letter of admission from this secondary school, I was very excited but I knew I would still have to work hard to create a better future. In my heart, I was also very scared because my family is so poor. I had to face the choice between my education and working. It was only when I learned of your support and financial assistance that I chose the path of education and I say thank you from the deepest part of my heart.

Let me introduce you to my life! I really like reading. From Monday to Friday, I learn in the classroom. Studying is very strenuous now. Everyday there is a tremendous amount of homework. Sometimes when I walk, I carry a politics or a history book. On Saturday, I go climbing with my friends and play badminton. On Saturday evening, I go to watch movies. A lot of these movies come from America. My favorite movie is Godzilla. During this past summer, I spent most of my time doing farming work.

In July this year, a group of Americans came from the United States and spent three days with us. Although they spoke English, I couldn’t understand some of them. I still had a lot fun. I discovered that love has crossed national boundaries and is in every corner of the world. For myself, I will strive to do my best and work to get the best grades!

Bless you!

I wish the best for your health! I wish your work will go smoothly!

He