Dear Dr. Pan Ping, how are you?
 
A belated Merry Christmas to you, too, and a most Happy and Prosperous New Year to you and all your loved ones.
When I got my certificate, it brought tears to my eyes; I look so serious in those mug shots, and displaying it in my home with much honor.
 
I thank you from the bottom of my heart for walking me through this; come February, as promised, I'll sign up for the rest of the courses.
 
And this time, come graduation, I'll try to smile.
 
Life is good,
 
Edwin T. Pickett (from United States)