Ha's Year of Change By aoshea Feb 11, 1975 Ha's family celebrates Tet, the Vietnamese New Year. Tet: Lunar New Year Mar 10, 1975 Ha's father has been missing for 9 years. Apr 10, 1975 Ha's birthday. She is 10. Apr 19, 1975 Ha's mother decides they must leave Saigon. Apr 29, 1975 Ha's family boards a crowded boat with other refugees. May 3, 1975 Ha's family must ration food and water on the boat. May 24, 1975 An American boat intercepts and saves the refugee boat. Jul 1, 1975 Ha's family waits in Guam for their next move. Jul 4, 1975 Ha's mother chooses to go to America. Aug 15, 1975 Ha's family arrives in Alabama, sponsored by a church. Aug 24, 1975 Ha's family moves into their new home. Sep 2, 1975 Ha starts school in Alabama. Sep 14, 1975 Ha's family is harassed by neighbors. She faces bullies at school. Oct 29, 1975 Ha's teacher helps the class learn about Vietnam. Dec 4, 1975 Ha continues to be bullied by classmates. Dec 29, 1975 There's still no word about Ha's missing father. Jan 14, 1976 Ha's family accepts that their father is dead. Jan 31, 1976 Tet. A New Year, and Ha's family hopes it's better.