2006

Subject: HAPPY NEW YEAR 2006 ~ Lessons from a youngster (1 yr 4 months) at Tokyo Tower this morning

Date/Time: January 1, 2006 8:25 AM

Dear .....

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The Wilson Family is sending you their very best wishes and sincere thanks for the year ahead. May it be healthy, happy and helpful (to make a difference).

Your kind help and friendship is always greatly appreciated.

Hoping to see you again soon.

Sincerely,

CJ & Misono & Faith Miyabi

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

1st Sunrise in Tokyo – Tokyo Tower Observation Deck (January 1, 2006 ~ up very early)

Hi! This is Faith talking. I am with my Dad.

We are up to see the sunrise from Tokyo Tower. I've taught him a lot of things recently.

For starters, first, it doesn't hurt to get up early. It's good for you (okay, he taught me that).

Second -- The sun, just like tomorrow, always comes.

We can't always see it clearly. But it comes. Just relax, you'll find it --- and all will be okay.

Third, don't stop reaching.

There's always more to see and do. Just follow my example. Nothing is impossible.

Forth, make new friends wherever you are.

My old friends were once new friends. And I love them.

They are the best ever!

Fifth, appreciate traditions.

They are all around. And I learn most from what (and who) came before me.

Sixth, take risks! It's fun.

Jump up and down. Fall down. Get up. Laugh. Laugh loud. I mean really really loud. It's usually okay...maybe even here?

Seventh, Buddha was right -- just smile.

It makes people happy. Wave too. It's easy.

Big smiles are great. Try it. I promise it will make you happy too.

Eighth, it's a big world out there.

I can't do everything. But I can do something good each day. And I can grow a little taller & be a little better this way.

And ninth, give.

Love means giving - not taking. And sharing is love too. If someone is hurting, share. Don't wait for them to ask. I just do it.

We hope you like Faith's lessons. She has lots to say -- we just don't know the language yet.

If you like giving, we ask you to see www.CharityNavigator.org to find even more ways to help if you feel you can. We hope so. Faith's favorite (seriously) is the Carter Center (www.CarterCenter.org) ranked top 10 out of 5000 US registered charities and the one we think is doing the most for people in the greatest need. Ask us if you want to know more or why.

If you feel like reading a great book, we'll point you to IHaveBeenBlessed.com. Written about my Grandfather who I admire the most. He's 92 and as the subtitle says, "Hard work and Happiness" is truly encouraging. Order directly or email us if you wish.

The year has been exciting, but as we know that includes good news and bad sometimes. We are looking forward to staying in touch with you while in Florida or Tokyo as the case may be. We are in both places more and more, and in between -- so let us know if you like the lessons and let's meet again soon!

With love, peace and joy,

Faith, Misono and CJ

Tokyo, Japan

January 1, 2006

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