April 11 2010 from Cleveland

Dear Son, thank you so much for writing me, even though the Internet was so slow and you didn't have much time! It was great to hear from you and know that all is well. I remember during my time in Dar Es Salaam, the Internet was often very slow, and sometimes so slow that I couldn't even get on it at all.

I have been training for the 10K race, and this afternoon I ran for 45 minutes, then did 4 100-meter "sprints." Now your Mum is tired! I'm going to be and will write you more tomorrow. Usiku mwema!

MAY GOD BLESS MY DEAR SON!

Your loving and faithful Mum