July 15th Dear Mom and Dad, today, Thank you for my birthday card. I missed you all but people here have been very kind to me. Guess what my teacher gave me as birthday present? You'll never believe it! It was the biggest package I've ever seen and I could not think what was inside. When I opened it up, though, I was so shocked I could not speak. It was soccer clothes for my team! We now have our own soccer shirts and shorts and shoes. What an amazing present! I did not know what to say. "Just keep scoring goals, Freddie," she said to me. "That will be thanks enough for me. So, that's what I'm going to do. Love, Freddie.