GOING HOME

On my way home tomorrow morning early, early--about a day of traveling. My bags are mostly packed, although there are many items I'm still not sure where they will go. I must clean the apartment for the new arrival and dinner tonight with my friend Jodelle. While I'm very excited about going home, there is also some melancoly for leaving Korea. I've had a great send off from the teachers and kids. There was a farewell dinner last night from Mrs Kim and the teachers. They gave me two books of letters and drawings from each class of kids. I will always treasure these. I have even received one email from one of my kids. So sweet! I will miss them.
This year has gone by quickly overall. I've seen some great places in Korea thanks to my new friend Eun Hui. She took me to a farewell lunch in the mountains. After lunch we sat by the big fire and drank a Korean tea.
Ju Yung, my Korean language teacher, also took us on a goodbye lunch. Oh, and Jung Mi took me to dinner. Such hospitality! I will always remember my time in Korea as a time of learning a proud culture, the sweet innocense of the children, making new friends and eating the dog. Sorry Cindy and Horace.
Good bye for now. I praise God for the path he is leading on. I will follow.

My Kingdom

It's been rainging for three days straight, and I've had enough. Time is getting short and so is my patience. I only have a week left in Korea, and I'm anxious. I'm anxious to start something new. I need to be around new people. I'm feeling stifled for some reason. I seem to have a different opinion than everybody. Can everybody be so ignorant. I need my own kingdom I guess. Will I ever have peace?