Hello from Korea

I sit here at my desk at school and reflect on how long ago my home visit seems. I know it was not that long ago, but I have to remind myself a little that is only (already!) the beginning of September. I am so glad to have been able to see a good number of you and look forward to the possibility of seeing more of you during my next visit--timeline uncertain. I thoroughly enjoyed all the conversations and laughs with each of you. I cannot fully express my delight at those moments we spent worshiping, growing, and praying together. I gained such strength from my time with you and would have you know it. Thank you!

A point of excitement for me: At church, I am able to sing along with more and more of the songs. I still become incredibly excited when I recognize a song, as in I know it well enough to sing it in English in my head. I may confuse the people around around me a bit with my language jumping in the middle of the songs...in the middle of sentences. It is quite fun, actually.

The Sunday school children are doing well in their lessons, and I only have experienced one fun lost in translation moment as yet. Be in prayer for all these children; I so want them to know how to pray, really pray. It is my prayer for the young people as well, my dear Gwangmyeong friends.

As to my official job as teacher, I enjoy the students and my coworkers at my middle school in the middle of the city in the middle of Korea. I am certain of God's hand in bringing me to this place and amongst this people. Pray that I have wisdom as I continue to impact their lives--and they mine.

School news: We have a new principal. It is his first year as a principal at a middle school. Remember him, too, in your prayers.

The best is yet to come! 

Gratefully,

Heather