Dear Aiden,
Your grandpa and I were so happy to get your message! I know that when you left, you told us not to worry if we didn't hear from you for a while, but you know your old grandma, I can't help it.
We are fine but we miss you very much and the house seems so empty without you. Our garden is doing well this year and my tomatoes are the envy of the neighborhood. Grandpa's been keeping busy around the house and has finally managed to unstick the bedroom window you two painted shut last fall. Your cousin Lara just got a big promotion so be sure and write to her and congratulate her when you can. I know she misses you, too.
Nothing much has changed here. The biggest news happened about a month after you left. Do you remember Jim Wilson's boy, Todd? I think you and he played basketball together sometimes. He was just put in prison for robbing the liquor store on the corner--shot the owner, poor Mr. Davis, dead. Such a shame.
It sounds like you are seeing and doing great things there and that you are making a difference. We are so very proud of you!
Please write us again when you can. You're in our hearts.
Love,
Grandma and Grandpa
P.S. You look thin, are you getting enough to eat?