Greeting card to Satoshi, in English:
Outside, picture of tiny kitten, clinging precariously to a rope.
Inside, "It's hard hanging in here without you."
Satoshi, I'm sorry I worried you, I am taking care of myself, I swear. I even requisitioned a stool for my lab. Don't worry, please. ~Elizabeth
Enclosed: picture of a smiling young woman in a foot cast, sitting on a stool in a lab, with a pair of crutches propped up next to her.
Dear Miki,
Wow, I've finally learned all the kana! Yuu says I look like a little kid, bent over my desk, writing the alphabet over and over. I like it though. I am a little better at speaking than at writing though, thank goodness! Yuu is such a patient teacher, thank you for lending him to me. Jennifer is helping me with the speaking part. She learned a little Japanese from watching anime, then studied it in college. She amazes me sometimes. I really think you'd like her. She's happy most of the time and likes to have fun. When we met last week she thought it was really funny that I'd broken a toe with a bowling ball, but she's not nearly so much of a klutz as I am. As soon as my stupid toe gets better we're going upstate to ride horses. I really can't wait. It'll be a nice break from the kids and from the lab. I really hope I can take the time off. How's university life treating you?
~Elizabeth