Hey Mommy,

     I just wanted to say happy birthday, once again, and that I'm really sorry that I'm not back there celebrating it with you. I really want to take you out to a movie and a nice dinner, but I promise I'll do that right when I go back or when you come to Shanghai. I just want to let you know that I'm very proud of you for still going to school, getting an education, and surviving in the US alone. I just hope that someday, hopefully soon, all of us can be together again. I miss you and I love you and hope that you have a nice day. You should definitely go out with your friends tonight and get DRUNK! Hahaha... I wish you a happy birthday Mommy.

Your son