Happy Mother’s Day Mom. Both of your boys are traveling. We do love you much and hope to hug you soon.
WOW, it was early this morning and packing didn’t finish until around 1:30 when the head hit the pillow. I have tried throughout the day to ignore the feeling that you get when you travel…I forgot something. I haven’t found that something just yet…
The morning had finally arrived, but the idea still hadn’t come over me. We were actually beginning this journey to South Korea. I think I had either been putting off the thought, or hadn’t had time this week to let it sink in. Time is funny that way in that it doesn’t wait for anyone and we were quickly heading to the airport, ready or not.
The bird hit the skies as planned. We had a quick trip from Waterloo to Minnesota. We didn’t have much time as we quickly hopped on a plan to California and the San Francisco airport. Until this point in my life, this was the most I had flown in one day. Every moment from here on out would be a mystery, but it would also be new…
The plane was huge, massive, and the seats were relatively comfortable. They stayed that way for the 12 hour flight. I passed the time reading, talking, sleeping some, writing, eating (the food was great!!), and folding more paper peace cranes. I even made a friend named Christina who lives in Seoul. She had been in the states for three years studying to be a nurse and she was returning to Korea on this flight after visiting some friends. She was really good at origami and made me several new figures in a matter of seconds with much precision. I still have some practicing to get to her level.
When the big plane landed, we became the minority, as there were so many new faces and everything written in a different language. Passing through customs was a breeze. As we quickly came to realize, the South Koreans are quite efficient. Still one more plane to take from Gimpo to Kwanju (where we will be spending most of our time). As we received our bags from the baggage claim, we could see the crowd outside waiting our arrival with a welcome banner that said, “Welcome District 5970.” Quite an honor to be received by the district governor Mr. Heo, and the GSE chair Mr. Choi.
We had arrived. I have lost count of the traveling hours in total. At this point I really don’t care. I am lost in the excitement and potential of this trip. The adventure, experience, growth, mystery, and challenge have filled my mind, my heart, and my soul. I am alive with energy, which probably isn’t the best thing as I try to get to sleep at what feels like 9:42 CST…
I thank you all again for your thoughts and prayers, they are appreciated…I leave tonight with a segment from Phillipians 1:6… “And I am sure that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished…”
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