From Leah

Alyssa Friend!

Happy Birthday! So it's def a bummer that I can't be there to celebrate with you this time, but I'm so excited for you that you're spending yet another birthday in Rwanda! How many birthdays have you spend in foreign countries now? Like 7? I guess that it's a little different this time than playing basketball with the president's daughter, but knowing you, I think that you're right where you would love to be.

I hope that you are settling in to your new home well! I love you and can't wait to hear more about your adventures!

Love,

"LeeLah"

P.S. The elephant followed you to Africa for your birthday. He's saying "Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy" in your inbox right now! hehehehehe