Friday, October 22, 1926

Dear Himchan,

The full moon was out last night, and I could see it perfectly from my tiny window. I wondered if you were looking at the moon too. I believe you were. On some nights like this, I sneak out of my room and onto the deck because of how full the sky is with stars. Himchan you wouldn’t believe how many stars the sky has. You definitely can’t see anything like this in the city but once you do see it you know it’s the work of God himself. I wonder if I could buy you a star Himchan? I’d buy you all the stars in the sky if I could. I’m getting off topic now aren’t I? I always tend to do that in these letters but you don’t mind right?

I’m happy you liked my photograph I sent in the last letter. It took forever to get one but I came through like I promised I would. I’ve been working really hard these past few months and my superiors have taken notice. I think I’m on my way Himchan. I hope no later than next year I’ll be out.

There are some days when I feel like giving up but then I look at your photo and I remember why I’m working as hard as I am. It’s for you Himchan, it’s all for you. I dream of the day I can hold you in my arms and kiss you, but for now that’s all it is, a dream. We’re somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean right now so we’re miles and miles apart, but just know that in my heart you’re always with me. You’re the only one that dwells there Himchan, I really mean that.

I’ve been wondering about what I’ll say to you when we finally reunite, and I think I have a good feeling of what I want to say now. I would put it in this letter, but I think it would be best if I wait. I have to go now, but stay safe and remember how much I care about you. I’ll write soon.

Bang