Isaak: “When we got to America, my grandma discovered laundry detergent and washing machines. ‘What am I going to do?’ she asked. ‘Grandma, just enjoy it!’”

November 5, 2015

Dear Isaak,

Thank you so much for visiting us today. I learned so much about you and where you came from. My favorite part was when you told us the story about your grandmother and how she packed the soap. I liked that story because it was funny and it taught me more about being an immigrant and how it was hard to decide what to pack and what not to pack.

One thing I found interesting about you is that of all the job opportunities, you chose to be a driving instructor. But you explained that you like to help people and that is helping people. Another thing that I thought was interesting about you was when you told us about your favorite foods. I thought for sure that some of your favorite foods were from America, but I was wrong.

Sincerely,

Verity
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Dear Isaak,

Thank you for coming in to the class to share your story with us. I liked the part when you talked about the soap problem because it was so funny to hear about it. I liked how your parents were so nice to you and gave you a better life because some kids don’t get that life. It is cool that you were traveling for two months to get to the U.S. because it is such a long way and you still did it.

It was cool to learn about how you did not know English and then came here and in a few months learned it. I am wondering if you ever see people from the Soviet Union around. I also wonder how long you have been a driving teacher.

Sincerely,
Beckett