When I close my eyes, I see faces of my love ones.
My host family. You are always in my heart and help me along throuh the way. Always cheers me up. Always makes me happy. Always makes me feel at home.
I am living in a tiny flat in a huge complex city called Tokyo-12hours from where you live. It's filled with photos of you all, chiristmas cards and birthday cards from you. I never put them away. When I see the photos and messages on cards, it makes me feel strong and feel like I can overcome difficulties. I am not alone.
I still often drink "pink tea" thinking that you are drinking too and having a chat. Each tea bag is so precious like the match that the girl from ”The Little Match Girl” strikes.
Am not feeling nostalgic all the time. Maybe the snow in in this morning made me feel that.
Missing the fire from your cozy fireplace. Perhaps the "pink tea" brings the fireplace to me.
Hope the sun will shine tomorrow.
Mari
