My trip to Korea went very well. My luggage was about a day behind me, but other than that I experienced no mishaps. I was very thankful that my luggage arrived and nothing was missing, although they had been a pretty big rip in one of the duffle bags that had been taped up.
I have enjoyed being with the kids and seeing where they live and meeting their friends. Their apartment is pretty old and very small. There are definitely some cultural issues that would be hard to adjust too, if you lived here all the time, but I am very proud of Mandie and Mike and how well they have adjusted to life here. It has been fun to learn my way around their neighborhood...actually I'm still working on that, and just to go out and see what is involved in their everyday life.
I am trying to learn some Korean... have "thank you" down pretty well, and I'm learning some other basic phrases to be able to get around some on my own... and also just to know... it is all very interesting. My husband is so good at languages, I'm sure he would be trying to read everything by now... I think I will stick to learning some basic polite phrases :-)
Sunday I enjoyed going to church with the kids. Mandie teaches the preschool Sunday School class and it was fun to help her out in her class. I also enjoyed the church service. It is such a blessing that no matter where in the world you go, you can feel at home and know that you are with brothers and sisters in Christ, worshiping God together.
We are still awaiting the arrival of baby Ioan. Please be praying for Mandie and the baby at this time. We all appreciate your prayers. Please keep Tony and Teddy in your prayers and the work in Manta. I miss them very much, but I'm so thankful for the opportunity the Lord has given me to be able to be here in Korea with Mike and Mandie at this time.
God Bless you as you serve Him this week!
Joy
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