Top 10 Best Essays for Sending Birthday Wishes and Checking in on Loved Ones Far Away

Nha Trang, October 15, 2021

Dear Uncle Bảy,

It feels like just yesterday that I had the joy of attending your birthday celebration in our hometown. Now that you've moved to Ho Chi Minh City for work, I heard you're holding your birthday there, so I couldn't wait to write you a letter and send you my warmest wishes.

How have you been, Uncle? How's your leg condition? Is it improving? The weather is getting colder, so please remember to keep warm and eat well. How's work? Are things going smoothly? I’d love to hear all about it in your next letter.

As for me and my family, we're all doing well. I recently took my mid-term exams and scored very high. I got full marks in both Math and Vietnamese. I’m also getting ready for an upcoming drawing and handwriting competition. My parents are still working at their usual jobs, and I’m sure you’d be happy to hear that my older sister is preparing for the provincial math competition.

Anyway, I’ll stop here. I wish you a wonderful birthday filled with joy and good fortune in life.

Your nephew,
Đức Bảo

Ho Chi Minh City, ...th of ... 202

Dear Yến,

Yesterday, Mom mentioned you, your husband, and little Thảo. She especially mentioned your birthday, saying that she’s too busy this year to travel to Da Lat to celebrate with you. So, I decided to write you this letter to check in on your health and send my warmest birthday wishes to you. I also want to send my best wishes to Thảo, who’s growing up so well.

I'm so proud of you, Yến, for being such a thoughtful daughter, a loving wife and mother, a diligent student, and a good friend to those around you.

This year’s birthday brings you several wonderful milestones: successfully defending your Master’s thesis and watching Thảo grow stronger and more beautiful each day. I wish you even more achievements in your career and studies in the year ahead. I have so much to learn from you.

Once again, I wish you a joyful, healthy, and happy birthday!

Your sister,
Hoàng Vân

Hanoi, ...th of ... 2021

Dear Hồng Anh,

This year, you're celebrating your 24th birthday again in Singapore.

Yesterday, Mom and Dad asked me how your birthday celebration was going. Did you have many friends there with you?

In response, I told them that you and your friends took a cable car to the beach to relax and celebrate your birthday at a restaurant that serves Vietnamese food. They burst into laughter, thinking I was making things up. Is that true? Please write back and tell me all the details, as I want to learn from your experience when it comes time to celebrate my own birthday.

Even though I miss you and Mom and Dad, I’m sure you had a great time with your friends at your celebration. When you return home, we’ll plan an even bigger birthday celebration to make Mom and Dad happy.

While I’ve already imagined a bit of how your birthday went, please write me all the details in your letter! The more details, the better.

I’ll stop here and wish you happiness, health, and progress in your studies. Those are the best gifts for Mom, Dad, and me.

Your sibling,
Anh Tú

Hue, ...th of ... 202

Dear Aunt Út,

It’s been over two months since you went to study away from home, and I miss you so much! How have you been? Are you eating enough? Is your studying stressful? Are there lots of assignments? Your birthday is coming soon, but I know you can’t come home to celebrate it. Are you feeling sad about it? Have you planned a birthday celebration with your friends? Mom said she would send you a gift and some money so you can have a small party with your friends. But Grandpa scolded Mom for this, saying, 'A student studying away from home should focus on studies and get used to the experience. No need for a birthday party.' Mom is worried you’ll be upset, but don’t worry, Aunt Út, I’m writing this letter to wish you a happy birthday. Whether you have a party or not, you are still growing a year older. This year’s birthday marks an exciting milestone for you: you’ve become a student in the pharmacy field, your dream field, right? Don’t feel sad about being far from home, Aunt Út. We are all very proud of you. Grandpa misses you too, though he acts strict. He says, 'Let’s buy a gift for the little one, I’m sure she’ll love it.' But he’s not saying what gift it is. I’m excited to see what it is!

Happy birthday, Aunt Út! I wish you happiness, health, and success in your studies. May you make many new and wonderful friends. I’m heading off to school now; I have an extra Math lesson this afternoon. I’ll work hard to be as good at studying as you. I’m going to stop writing now!

Your nephew,
Vũ Việt Vân

Hanoi, October 6th, 2021

Dear Grandma,

It’s been such a long time since I last visited you at home. How have you been? How is everyone back in the village? My family here is doing well. I scored 9 and 10 points on the first quality test this year!

Grandma, do you know what today is? It’s your birthday! You’re 80 years old now. Time really flies, doesn’t it? I want to wish you a very happy birthday. I hope you stay healthy and live a long life. Unfortunately, because of an unexpected situation, my parents couldn’t take me to celebrate your birthday, so don’t be sad, Grandma.

Well, I’ll stop here. I promise to study hard and be a good child so you won’t have to worry. Please take care of your health, and I also send my regards to everyone back in the village.

Your grandchild,
Hoàng Đức

Ho Chi Minh City, [Date], [Year]

Dear Grandpa,

It's been so long since I last visited you, and I miss you dearly. How have you been lately? On the occasion of your birthday, I want to wish you good health and a long life.

Our family here is doing well. I’m in third grade this year, and so far, I’ve received several 10s in my exams! On holidays, my mom usually takes me out for fun activities.

I still remember last year when I visited you and flew kites with my brother Hải. Every night, I would listen to you tell stories about your experiences during the war, and I was so moved by your courage and wisdom.

I promise I will continue to study hard and be well-behaved to make you proud. I wish you a long and healthy life. I’m already looking forward to summer, when I can come visit you and hear more of your stories.

Your grandchild,
Hà Anh Tuấn

Hanoi, October 6, 2021

Dear Vân Anh,

Ever since you moved away, we haven’t been able to meet in person. Today, on your birthday, I decided to write you this letter to catch up and wish you a happy birthday. How have you been? Is your family doing well? In class, are you participating actively and raising your hand to answer questions? Did you get any perfect scores last week? I bet you must be feeling so happy today. Did your parents take you anywhere special? What gifts did everyone give you this time? I hope you continue to do well in your studies, stay happy, and enjoy life. I’ll stop here, as this letter is getting long.

Let’s both keep working hard in our studies to make our parents proud! I’m looking forward to receiving your reply.

Your best friend,
Hà Anh

Quảng Trị, ...

Dearest Big Sister,

Only a few days remain until your birthday. This year, you will be celebrating it in Hanoi alone, unlike the past years when we were together. I miss you so much. This is the first time I’ve been separated from you for such a long period!

Have you adjusted to your new student life in Hanoi? Are your friends and teachers treating you well? Are there any interesting things in Hanoi that you would like to tell me about?

Things at home are the same. Dad and Mom go to work every day, and I attend school. The house feels a bit quieter without you here. I am looking forward to the Lunar New Year so I can see you again!

Along with this letter, I’ve sent you a small bag that I made during my craft class. I hope you like it! Wishing you great health, excellent studies, and much success in all that you do!

I love you dearly!

Your little sister,
Tuyết Lan

Thái Bình, ...

Dear Dad,

It’s almost your birthday, and I’m thinking of you as you celebrate it on an island far away this year, rather than at home like in the past. I’m writing this letter with gifts I’ve prepared myself to send to you. I wish you a new year filled with good health, strength, happiness, and may you complete your mission on the island successfully and return home soon to us.

Everyone at home is doing well. Grandma’s leg has gotten better, and she can now walk over to Grandma Nụ’s house to play chess. Mom is still teaching, and I continue to study diligently. The flowers we planted in the front yard are starting to bud; soon, they’ll bloom. I’ll take pictures and send them to you so we can enjoy them together!

Every night at dinner, we all talk about you. I just wish you could return home tomorrow so you could carry me on your back and run through the village. But I know you have more important duties to fulfill. I’ll endure the longing and stand strong with Mom and Grandma, waiting for you to come back.

Make sure to write to us regularly, Dad!

Your son,
Tuấn Hưng

Hải Dương, ...

Dear Dad,

Today is a special day – it’s Mom’s birthday. I’ve received her letter, but I’m sorry I won’t be able to make it back to celebrate with her due to a busy club schedule. Please don’t be upset. I hope you and Mom are both doing well. I’m doing fine here, so don’t worry about me. How’s my younger brother? Is he helping out around the house or still getting distracted by playtime? I really miss home, especially our family meals together, laughing and chatting. I also miss the rainy days when Dad would sing while lying in the hammock. And I remember the weekends when Mom and I would make delicious fish sour soup that you loved so much. I feel guilty for not writing more often. I’m sure you and Mom miss me, and I promise to write more regularly from now on. I really wish I could be there to bake a cake, blow out candles, and sing for Mom’s birthday. Please tell her I’m sending my warmest wishes. I hope she likes the gift I prepared for her, and don’t forget to surprise her! Once things calm down, I’ll definitely come visit. Please take care of yourselves. I love you all so much.

The letter is short because I’m about to start class. I’ll write more when I have the time. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Wishing Mom a joyful, happy birthday. May she remain youthful, healthy, and continue to be by our side. Dad, please pass on this message to her for me.

Your loving child,
Phương Hằng