Dear uncle and aunt,
Time really flies, it is already two weeks since I returned to USA. How are you two doing ? and how is work? I am doing fine, my job is a little bit busy, but it is ok. At this time in Viet Nam it must be lively since it is close to newyear. I feel I miss Sai Gon very [much]. Although, I returned to Viet Nam for the very first time, my feel attached to Viet Nam, everybody lives in happiness and is very friendly. Newyear is near, [I guess] both of you are busy to do house cleaning and shopping. I have never experienced newyear in Viet Nam, only have heard about it, but that is enough to make me feel very anxious to return to Viet Nam. But I can't now, I have to wait for other [next] time. Since I just learn how to write in Vietnamese I can only write so much, please understand. This year almost ends and newyear is near, I wish you good health, prospertity and all wishes come true. Please send my regard to Duy and his wife, I wish them good health, happiness. I wish
our family have a very happy new year.
Unless you are formally engaged to your boy, don't use
our family. You are
still a friend of their son, an outsider. Instead, use
your family.
The stake doesn't seek the water-buffalo, Vietnamese proverb. Meaning the girl should not play an active role in a relationship. You mom may not like that either when she reads this letter, to her your are still her daughter, not their daughter, not yet.