01/28/2026
We are going to miss our sweet little Kei! Here is a beautiful letter from her mom.
To you who has supported Kei and our family with so much love,
It’s hard to believe, but we’re in our final week before returning to Japan. I wanted to reach out and express my heartfelt thanks.
Kei arrived in the U.S. when she was only 6 months old. Over the past seven years, she has shown us steady and certain growth, always at her own pace. This is entirely thanks to the wonderful environment she was lucky enough to be a part of.
Kei has so many wonderful memories, from the fun daily lessons to the exciting events. Because of the patience and deep affection you showed her, she has grown into a happy, kind-hearted, and loving child. Even though she still faces many challenges and things she finds difficult, she has developed a strong sense of self-worth. Knowing she is loved by you has given her the confidence to be herself.
As parents, raising a neurodivergent child while struggling with language and cultural barriers wasn’t easy, but your knowledge and encouragement helped us keep going. We truly felt supported every step of the way.
We hope our gratitude reaches you. If you ever happen to see news of Tokyo, we would be happy if you thought of Kei for a moment.
Wishing you a wonderful life ahead.
Warmest regards,
