2011年度のヒッポファミリークラブのYear Long Program(高校留学)でアメリカのユタ州から
帰国した大野夏希ちゃんのメッセージと、ホストファミリーから夏希ちゃんのお母さん宛ての
手紙を紹介します。
Natsuki Ono
I had been to America for 10 month as and exchange student. I had such a good time in there. I think it is because of my awesome host family. They treated me as a real daughter even they actually didn't have any daugher. They suported me all the time while I was in there. They made my life in America. Now I came back here and live in Japan like I used to be. I really miss them. I have my family and friends in here and I love them so much. But nobody can be them. They said me I can come back there whenever I want, or convenient. So I will go back to America and see them again.
Dear Ikumi,
Tank you for trusting us with your sweet daughter for 10 months.
We will miss her so much, but we know she is excited to be with you again.
We did our best to give her a fun and loving home.
Thank you for sharing your culture with us by way of your thoughtful Japanese traditional gifts.
We will never forget this experience.
Any of you are welcome any time in our home. We will get Natsuki to the airport safely and early.
Tank you again for the opportunity to get know Natsuki!
Love,
The Lunds