I really enjoyed meeting Brian Linden last weekend and hearing his vision. His vision for of restoring historical, cultural structures and starting a new type of hotel and cultural experience combined is revolutionary. I hope others do it too. Preserving our past and showing the rich culture around us. Colin, I'm so proud that you get to experience this. I know you must have learned so much. We can't wait to see you very soon!

Love
Mom

Dear Colin,

Happy Thanksgiving!! I hope you are making friendships that last a lifetime. I hope that you are building your character with this adventure. I'm so blessed to have you as my son. I love you with every fiber in me. We miss you being around the dinner table for Thanksgiving but we are so thankful you are coming back to us soon. Luke wrote about what he is thankful for and he is thankful for having you as a big brother and role model. Have a wonderful holiday!! Sending you much love from Shanghai!!

Mom

This is the last day prior to Ethan's departure tomorrow morning.  Am sure it'll be an unforgettable experience for you. Your first time to be away from the family for such a long time. We'll definitely miss you.

We are excited to send Lexi off to Microcampus. Lexi is two of three in our home. She is part of our team. We spent a day shopping for the requested items on the packing list. She is getting better the more we travel to pack less each trip. Lexi traveled back to camp in California alone last summer but it was easier knowing that Target was close and she could buy whatever she needed if she forgot something. That camp took away phones for the week. Not communicating for a week was a challenge. Counting on others for the safety and well being for your kid takes courage.

My son had safely arrived home and I was touched on what I saw at the airport, a couple with little baby managed a learning journey of a group of teens of eleven and that was not the first time and also not the last time, and they've done it many times and would do many times more. My son insisted on managing his luaggage and that was my first time experience and came as a nice surprise.

We miss our daughter, but the nightly phone calls are great. She's excited to be on her own, I can tell. Her reports are quite animated. She likes the food! I find that when I'm with people I like in a place I enjoy, food tastes better. Maybe it's the same for them. 

Hi Mr. Tafel,

Great work - your instructions are crystal-clear and make the task of setting our parent access very simple and easy to follow!

Really looking forward to watching how Griffon progresses through his journey - we are all very excited about this great opportunity.  

Thank you for making it available to him and his class-mates!

My dearest Claire, 

I am so excited about this opportunity for you to explore and learn, and to be truly close to nature! 

Take good care of yourself and we look forward to hearing your sharings! 

Love you dearly,

Mom

Dear Claire,

Watching you busy preparing for Microcampus is exciting, feels like I am going out for an adventure.

There will be plenty of interesting things and people for you to experience, all starts in less than 3 days...

I am a little bit worried about your recently injured foot. Pl. take care of yourself and don't run too fast...

Have fun!

Dad