Hello folks. Sorry for the long hiatus away from the blogosphere. Life has been really busy here the last 2 months. We can’t catch you up all at once, but thought we would give you a little flavor of the culture here in Korea. This is a quick overview of our vacation we took during our week off of teaching. We went to Gyeongju, which is known for its rich Korean Heritage (capital of the old Korean Kingdom). We took a bus 4 hours south and this is what we saw…
James was drawn to Gyeongju for its history, and Bets was drawn for its location (close to the beach!).
That’s the Sea of Japan and an underwater tomb (the rocks) of King MunMu (AD 400 or something like that)
Biggest Buddhist Temple in Gyeongju
Anapji Pond. Where the Kings held parties for all the big shots like 1,500 years ago.
Oldest astrological structure in the Far East. Just look up!
The lake next to our hotel (the sunset reminded us that our Maker
makes all the man made stuff look like Lincoln Logs and Legos)
Praise God for time to get away and connect before the start of the second half of our school year.
Prayer requests:
Love and understanding for one another in Marriage
Hearts that love and trust Jesus and are willing to follow him either back to the States or here in Korea for another year (or wherever else He may want us)
That our church (Covenant Church) would grow its capacity and desire to give away the good news of Jesus Christ to the lost in Seoul.
Miss you all. much love.
WOW!! You must be seeing some amazing history there! Love the cute sundress, too, Bets. Miss you guys and LOVE YOU tons. Sounds like Kate and family is staying at Nana’s new house this weekend… you will love it, as God provided the perfect new home for her (looks just like her and feels like her). xoxo
oh how wonderful to see your pictures
we think of you both often, and pray for you every time we think of you and your work there.
may the Lord continue to strengthen your marriage and in your work there.
we are so proud of you, and miss you tons,
will send you some pictures of our family soon
love.
a. janet
p.s. sorry the trojans beat the minnesota gophers
Hi Bets ans James, so good to finally see your faces even by photo. Kate and family stayed last weekend and we wanted to skype but couldn’t connect with you. I miss you SO MUCH. So happy for you that you got to get away and spend quality time jsut the two of you. Just know that I pray for you everyday and know God is using you both to mirror His love to the kdis you teach. You are going to be so hyped when your folks get there. Love you, Nana