Yulissa's first letter in 2013 :)

Happy Happy Happy day :). I got another letter from my sweet Yulissa... As always, she answers all my questions. Here s another super letter from her :)
"Dear Mani
Hello, I am also very happy to write to you. My father is doing better but he forgets things sometimes. My mother cuts my hair, but she is afraid of not doing it right. I have been doing well. I don't get sick often and I did well on vacations. I rested. I am happy to write to you. I have to say goodbye for now. Thank you for writing to me. 
Thank you for being part of my life, (That was printed)
Yulissa Sarahi"
And that was not all. As always, she also colors/draws well... there was a coloring at the back... The best thing that got me with that coloring was what she had written on the side.
She had written in English - "Welcome of House The Mani". She is the most adorable thing I have in my life... Here is a pic of the coloring - 

~Cheers

Nicolle's Letter - First of 2013 :)

It's that time again.. After a very very very long and patient wait (:P), I got a bunch of letters. And one of it being from my sweet Nicolle. So, without further a do, the sweet letter from her - 
"Greetings Dear Mr.Mani,
I wish that when you receive this letter you are in good health and along with your family. I am very happy to receive a correspondence and that makes me very happy. I tell you that I am going to fifth grade and I am spending happy vacations with my siblings, I am glad that your friend is getting married because that makes me happy and that you and your friends have affection for me. I wish that you spend a merry Christmas along with your family. God Bless you today and always.
Ailing Nicolle"
As always, there was also a sweet drawing on the back. I guess it was written before Christmas. She drew a beautiful house with the words 'Feliz Navidad' on the roof :). As always, you can see her bright use of colors... 
Here is the pic...

~Cheers :)

Suman's set of letters - Backlog!

I am just catching up with my Indian letters. It is like I am almost biased towards Nicolle and Yulissa that I haven't updated the Indian letters for a while. I am just catching up - 
The first letter is from Apr 2012. I will have to tell you that I don't get letters that frequently as I am used to from Mexico. 
"Dear Mani
I am feeling glad to write to you after a long time. It is spring now. The weather is very pleasant. Different kinds of seasonal flowers blooms in this season. We can also hear the sweet song of the cuckoos in spring. Bengali New Year day will be celebrated after few days. It is day of joy for the bengalees, schools and offices remains closed on this day. My school also remains closed. I am extremely thankful to you for your help.
Yours
Suman"
There was one more letter in 2012. It was after my vacation. It had come sometime in October (before his b'day SNG). Here s the second one :)
"Dear Mani
Hope you are well. I am quite well with my family. I read in class 3. The worship of Goddess Durga will start soon. This is our greatest festival. My parents, uncle, maternal uncle and relatives buy new dress for me. Every afternoon I go out with my parents and make(have) lot of enjoyment all together.I visit many deities and ride on swing. The festive days are spent in merriment. Thank you very much for helping and supporting me. 
Suman"
Surprisingly he has started to write very late. There were a couple of letters in between where he wrote one and then someone else wrote for him later. But good news is, that the last few letters have been from him (or from an adult who has a very bad handwriting :P).
I am hoping I can see in a year again ...
~Cheers

Kulsum's set of letters - Backlog and latest from 2013!

As is the case for Suman, I am still trying to catch up with the Indian letters. There are 3 letters from Kulsum that I am yet to catch up with... So without further a do - 
The first one was around Apr 2012 - 
"Dear Mani
Hello My family and I are fine here. I hope you are also well. Thank you for your love and care. I study in grade 7 and like to read English. My first unit test is over. I hope to get a good result. I wish to study and become a teacher. It is now summer season here and very hot. Sending you lot of love and awaiting your reply.
Yours loving child
Kulsum"
The second letter was around October I guess. I had already visited her by then and was back from my vacation. Here it is- 
"Dear Mani
Hello! I am fine here and hope you are also fine. Thank you for your love and care. I study in grade 7 and like to read. My 4th unit test is over and it went very well. My final exam will be held soon and I am now busy preparing well for it. I wish to study and become a doctor. My favorite subject is English. It is also rainy season here. I like having bath in the rain. I miss you a lot. With love.
Yours loving child
Kulsum"
And finally I am catching up with 2013... I got a letter from Kulsum last week :)
Just a reminder that I started sponsoring her for my friend and we had so much in common that I told my friend to sponsor another child :)
Did I ever tell you that she has an amazing handwriting? It is a shame that I can't read Urdu. Even in her drawing, she has written something in Urdu, which is not translated.
The third letter - 
"Dear Mani,
Hello! We are all fine here and hope you are all also well. I was very happy to get your card and stickers and liked it very much. My final exam is over and it went very well. I hope to pass to grade 8 with good marks. It is now winter season here and it is very cold. My family and I send you our love and regards and best wishes for Christmas and new year!
Yours loving child,
Kulsum"
She had also drawn a house and written something. But I have no clue what it means. If any of you out there knows, what it means, help me :) The drawing - 

~Cheers

Kanika's set of letters - Backlogs, updates and more! :)

So.. Yet again... I am still catching up.. But this is the last of it... Got a lot of updates from Kanika.. A letter from last year, A SNG reply and a new letter this year.. Lets start with the letter from last year... This was after my visit to her place - 
"Dear Mani
Hope you are well. I am fine. My family also fine here. It is autumn season here. My programmes are held in our place. Durga puja is near. I will get new dress from my parents during puja. School will remain closed before puja. Pandals are built in our locality for the puja and idol as Goddess Durga are brought. I accompany my parents and friends for pandal hoping.  I enjoy a lot during the puja. I convey my love and thanks to you. I pray to God for you.
Yours
Kanika"
The second letter is the reply for the SNG i sent for her birthday. And here is why I really like this kid. All she got for her b'day was 8 months of private tuition and a woolen cardigan. Guess what she wanted for last b'day - School bag. And do you know what she wanted when we met her? Not a single toy. All she wanted was a school uniform.
I am amazed at her dedication and her priority for education above all other things kids her age crave for. I really hope she does well in her exams. Please pray for her.

Child's comments - I am happy to be provided with tuition support for my studies which I really needed. I thank you sponsor for your care.

Her SNG letter had this to say - 
"Dear Sponsor
How are you? My family and I are fine. I study in grade 10. I am very happy to have a sponsor like you. I am doing well in studies. With your financial assistance I will be provided with 8 months of private tuition support and that will be really beneficial for my studies. I have also purchased a cardigan which is keeping me warm in this winter season. I thank you for the useful gift and for taking care of my educational needs. I end with love and regards to you. 
Yours lovingly
Kanika"
What's SNG without photos... Here is one from the reply - 

And the final letter which I got recently (last week)
"Dear Mani
How are you? I am happy to get your letter. I am well with my family. My brother and I have passed. I have been promoted to grade 10. I will study more sincerely and will try to get good result. Thank you very much for your best wishes and greetings for my b'day and New Year. When you will visit India, please come to my house. Stay well. With love and thanks
Yours 
Kanika"
That's about it for the letters and finally they are all done. I promise to be more regular with my updates going forward.