Mom and I are still unpacking boxes.

She and I were packing them just eight weeks ago!

Your picture is on my desk. I miss you!

Our new house is in a town called S.t Cloud, Minnesota.

It's very quiet compared to Mumbai.

The weather in July is warm and sunny.

and there are no rainy monsoons.

Sunil and I can play together, but I don't have any friends here.

Meeting neighbors isn't easy for me.

School starts in September.

Dad started his new job as a  surgeon at the hospital here.

He's happy working here. Im' not happy. I  just feel lonely

Please write soon! Your best friend, Sati

October 15th Dear Nisha,

I really miss you! The weather is getting much colder.

The leaves are falling from the trees.

Sunil and I rake leaves every  Saturday in our yard. It's hard work.

I go to Maple Hil Elementary School.  

I'm the only student from India in my class.

Today a boy said that my lunch smelled funny.

It was my Mom's lentil curry, which si my favorite.

I couldn't say anything because I was so angry.

I DON'T LKIE TI HERE! Iwant ot go back ot Mumbai.

Your best friend, Sati

January 12th Dear Nisha, It snowed 30 centimeters last night!

Today, Sunil and I threw snowballs and went  sledding with Emily.

Emily is my neighbor and my classmate.

We went ice skating last week on a lake.

Someone made a hole in the ice and was fishing!

It was so cold!

Tonight Emily and I watched one of my favorite Bollywood movies.

Mom made curry.  Emily liked it!

Your best friend, Sati

April 5th Dear Nisha, Happy Birthday! I miss you so much! 

Guess what? I'm taking tap dance lessons  with Emily.

I'm happy to be dancing again.

On Saturday, we went to  Minneapolis. Emily came with us.

Emily and I went shopping for clothes.

We ate at a fun restaurant there.

We had so much fun!

Emily, Ashli, and Rachel are coming over on  Sunday ot work on our science project.

Im' making some good friends.

Your best friend, Sati

June 20th Dear Nisha, 

School is over, but Im' getting ready to go to summer camp with Emily.

We can go fishing, swimming, hiking, and canoeing there.

Im' so excited!

The weather is warm and sunny again. When can you visit me in Minnesota?

There are so many fun things to do here.

My new friends want to meet you, too!

Please come! Your best friend, Sati