Yep, we're still here in Korea. I've had so many fun and interesting things happen. I'm afraid I can't remember them all. One day I got lost in the city where my school is. I walked for and hour and a half! I wore a hole in my tights. Ha! I wore those tights today and remembered my misadventure. I now know which exit to take out of the subway and I know my way quite well and haven't been lost (there) since.
I met a Brazilian girl in the subway who is light skinned and looks German -- kinda wierd. She said her grandparents were Polish and that's why she's so blond and fair. I also met an African American woman from Maryland. She's in her 50's or so and named Bessie. She teaches at a local university. What a sweet woman. We foreigners tend to stick out, so conversation with them on the subway always comes easily. No to mention the English factor. Hello. Most other folks don't speak a language that I can readily understand.
I melted into a pile of mush and tears last night when the kids ministry took us out for dinner and then sang a song of blessing over us and then handed me flowers and got Will a birthday cake made by one of Korea's most famous chefs. (I know that was a ridculously long sentence. I don't care. I'm talking, not writing.)
I tried to go into a men's only spa not once, but twice. The first time I thought it was the subway. The second time I knew it was a spa, I just didn't know it was only for men. That was fun and embarassing.
I stayed up til 1am last night moving furniture around. So cathartic.
Our sweet English worship group bought Will a pair of Nikes for his birthday. Nice!
I LOVE the kids I work with. I do a lot of small group work. One student in particular can be slain by my ill-attempts at Korean. She literally falls down on the floor with laughter. I love it. Her name is Sue and she makes my day super-bright. She'll say, "TEACHER, TEACHER!!! SAY: blah, blah, blabbity, blah, blah (Korean)." I do my best to imitate whatever it was she said and she promptly throws herself on the ground absolutely spasmodic with laughter or she gets tangled up in a chair and ends up laughing uncontrollably on the floor. It's awesome. I really don't want to know what she's trying to get me to say...
I met a Brazilian girl in the subway who is light skinned and looks German -- kinda wierd. She said her grandparents were Polish and that's why she's so blond and fair. I also met an African American woman from Maryland. She's in her 50's or so and named Bessie. She teaches at a local university. What a sweet woman. We foreigners tend to stick out, so conversation with them on the subway always comes easily. No to mention the English factor. Hello. Most other folks don't speak a language that I can readily understand.
I melted into a pile of mush and tears last night when the kids ministry took us out for dinner and then sang a song of blessing over us and then handed me flowers and got Will a birthday cake made by one of Korea's most famous chefs. (I know that was a ridculously long sentence. I don't care. I'm talking, not writing.)
I tried to go into a men's only spa not once, but twice. The first time I thought it was the subway. The second time I knew it was a spa, I just didn't know it was only for men. That was fun and embarassing.
I stayed up til 1am last night moving furniture around. So cathartic.
Our sweet English worship group bought Will a pair of Nikes for his birthday. Nice!
I LOVE the kids I work with. I do a lot of small group work. One student in particular can be slain by my ill-attempts at Korean. She literally falls down on the floor with laughter. I love it. Her name is Sue and she makes my day super-bright. She'll say, "TEACHER, TEACHER!!! SAY: blah, blah, blabbity, blah, blah (Korean)." I do my best to imitate whatever it was she said and she promptly throws herself on the ground absolutely spasmodic with laughter or she gets tangled up in a chair and ends up laughing uncontrollably on the floor. It's awesome. I really don't want to know what she's trying to get me to say...
3 comments:
Oh Kathryn you have the best attitude! The kids and I have been meditating on Philippians 2:14-16
"Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life--in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor for nothing"(Philippians 2:14-16 NIV)
You are SO living out that verse! And what joy you have as a result! Thank you so much for your godly example! We will always be praying for you and your family!
Love you,
Debbie
If I could slap a "This Is My Favorite" banner across a blog post, this is where it would go.
I love that you're talking not writing. And I love the details of the accidental Kaki shenanigans. Oh, that I could see the little girl falling out over your Korean. I can see it in my mind and even that makes me grin like a big goof.
I love you. This is great. Keep them coming when you can.
I'm loving these little snapshots of your life, Kathryn. They make me smile. Love you!
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