In just a few weeks our journey and adventures in Korea will continue for a second year. I'm excited about what is ahead for our family and the community of people that our lives have been connected with.
I decided it would be a good idea to update the blog with a new look. I like the simplicity of this page . . . I also really like birds.
For those of you faithful blog followers, I hope you will continue following us this year. There is still so much for us to explore and experience in Korea so I hope you will visit the blog and share these experiences with us.
But today, we are here! In the beautiful, humid, super hot, Midwest and we are enjoying every moment.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Saturday, July 10, 2010
How did that happen?
We have been back in the USA for one month. I'm not even sure how that happened. The days are passing quickly. I have already needed to start planning our return. That said, we are trying to stay very present in each day that is before us and enjoy what we are given.
We are grateful that the school provides trips home. Our time has been both restful and filled with beautiful times with friends. Zach has been pretty much going non-stop. It's so good for him to re-connect with friends and do boy stuff. Lia, is doing well and is happy to see her friends. I think Todd has caught up on much needed sleep and is almost ready to start preparing lesson plans for the Fall.
I have felt this strange paradigm in my heart, of both enjoying with every part of me being here and missing Korea. I'm thankful for the quiet and open spaces of Missouri and Kansas and missing the mountains and sounds of Migeum.
I have had moments where I have felt guilty for missing Korea and our community there, as if I'm cheating on my time here. It's normal. It's good. It's a good sign for when we return. It also makes me realize how rich and full our lives are. It amazes me that we have such beautiful and amazing people in our lives. It amazes me that wherever we go, God faithfully provides.
Some things that I have appreciated and enjoyed this past month (in no particular order)
1. Conversations
2. The presence of people that I love.
3. Cheese, hummus, green beans, corn on the cob, bbq, ice tea with mint
4. Flat Branch, Addisons, International Cafe, Chipolte (we haven't made it to Murry's yet)
5. The provision of a car and house for us to stay in.
6. Skype
7. Worship with the Gathering and Christian Fellowship families.
8. Space.
9. Fourth of July at the Shire.
10. Watching and listening to my kids play and laugh with their friends.
11. Cooking in a kitchen with a whole lot of space.
12. Undeserved generosity and hospitality.
13. Target
Thankful.
We are grateful that the school provides trips home. Our time has been both restful and filled with beautiful times with friends. Zach has been pretty much going non-stop. It's so good for him to re-connect with friends and do boy stuff. Lia, is doing well and is happy to see her friends. I think Todd has caught up on much needed sleep and is almost ready to start preparing lesson plans for the Fall.
I have felt this strange paradigm in my heart, of both enjoying with every part of me being here and missing Korea. I'm thankful for the quiet and open spaces of Missouri and Kansas and missing the mountains and sounds of Migeum.
I have had moments where I have felt guilty for missing Korea and our community there, as if I'm cheating on my time here. It's normal. It's good. It's a good sign for when we return. It also makes me realize how rich and full our lives are. It amazes me that we have such beautiful and amazing people in our lives. It amazes me that wherever we go, God faithfully provides.
Some things that I have appreciated and enjoyed this past month (in no particular order)
1. Conversations
2. The presence of people that I love.
3. Cheese, hummus, green beans, corn on the cob, bbq, ice tea with mint
4. Flat Branch, Addisons, International Cafe, Chipolte (we haven't made it to Murry's yet)
5. The provision of a car and house for us to stay in.
6. Skype
7. Worship with the Gathering and Christian Fellowship families.
8. Space.
9. Fourth of July at the Shire.
10. Watching and listening to my kids play and laugh with their friends.
11. Cooking in a kitchen with a whole lot of space.
12. Undeserved generosity and hospitality.
13. Target
Thankful.
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