I must be honest and admit that
adjusting to a new country and culture has been difficult for me (Laura).
However, with the craziness and frustration that can come with moving to a
different continent and not being able to navigate getting around, speaking the
language, and countless other "everyday" things also comes a greater
sense of gratitude for the little things. SO, in the spirit of being grateful
for those successes, we would like to share some little WOW moments that we
have experienced here in Korea.
Laura:
1. I "successfully"
(after getting lost a little) found the store "Happy Quilt,"
purchased fabric, and sewed five throw pillows for our living room.
2. All of my students
successfully named the fruit that they brought for our fruit salad and what God
made on each of the six days of Creation using their English words.
3. I listened to the Kinder,
First, and Second grades sing, "Say to the Lord, I Love You" in
chapel, and it touched my heart.
4. The weather is getting cooler,
and it is delightful.
5. I am singing on the SCBC
(Songtan Central Baptist Church) worship team.
Jonathan:
1. My class enjoys interacting
with each other and with me. The classroom is a noisy but positive environment.
2. Our apartment is very nice and
very comfortable to live in.
3. Our colleagues are encouraging
and willing to help with any questions that we have.
4. I have found a group of guys
who play racquetball every Wednesday, and it has been a blessing.
5. Laura remembered to bring
allergy medicine to Korea, and I have been using it and feeling MUCH better.
6. We have school sports teams to cheer for!
SO...we ask you...
What are the little blessings
that sometimes get overlooked in your life? Take time to thank God for those!
~Laura and Jonathan~
