Two Letters from Xhuliano: Holiday Edition

Today, I received two letters from my dear newly-teenaged, Xhuliano. :) These letters both seem to be written about the same time, as in one, he talks about his birthday (December 28th) and in the other one, he talks about New Year's. I'm guessing they were written just a few weeks apart and mailed at the same time.

Xhuliano is only 13 years old, but he really is wise beyond his years. I love hearing his unique take on the world around him.

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Dear My Wonderful Friend, 

I was very glad receiving your letter. Not only me but also my sisters were happy that day. We were glad reading it. You had written many sweet words for me there. My family is sending its greetings to you. 

I participated in an activity organized by World Vision. It was organized in a very beautiful hotel in Vlora City. My sister particpated there, too. There was a beautiful pool and the food was so delicious. We swam at that pool. Everything was beautiful there, my friend. 

I will tell you a little bit about the animals because I like them a lot. I like having any type of animal at home. I have got a sheep at home that has given birth to two cute lambs. I pamper them every day. I have even got two goats that very soon will give birth to two little goats. We are planning that the new little goats will be born at the beginning of March. I am very pleased to take care of the animals we have at home. 

On December 28th, I celebrated my 13th birthday. I have lots of dreams in my life but my mom and dad can not fulfill them because of the bad economic situation we are going through. My desire was to buy a new pair of sneakers for myself and some necessary things that we need to have at home. 

Thank you very much, my friend. God bless you. 

Lots of Love,

Xhuliano

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I want to talk about this next letter a little bit. Back in November (ish), I wrote Xhuliano a letter for his birthday. I wished him a wonderful 13th birthday and I talked about how he is now a teenager and is growing up into a wonderful young man. Xhuliano's response to me talking about him being grown up is priceless. This kid is just great. 

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Hello My Dear Friend,

I am doing great with my health. How are you doing? Did you enjoy celebrating the end-year holidays? I hope you enjoyed the winter holidays and I wish you have a very nice and wonderful new year. Thank you very much for wishing me a good birthday because that day was very special to me. I enjoyed reading your letter and I felt a big warmth going through your sentences written there. 

My friend, I do not feel myself grown up enough. I am a teenager now, in the age that I need more help and good opinions and advice, as well. 

I started my winter holidays on December 24th and I did not have the chance to celebrate New Year's Eve together with my friends. I went to my uncle's and celebrated the end-year holidays together with his family. I enjoyed going there. My grandma and grandpa bought me the things that I wished to have. I celebrated New Year's Eve with my grandpa, grandma, my uncle and his wife, and their two daughters. I was a bit sad that I did not celebrate this holiday together with my parents and my sisters that I love so much. I remembered you on that day. Thank you very much for remembering me day by day. 

I liked both of the photos you sent me. They were so wonderful. I love to see you smiling throughout your life. You always will be in my heart as an inseparable friend. 

Lots of Love,

Xhuliano

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