It's very funny when I'm at work and people realize that I am actually the native speaker, that I'm not a national, but that I'm Korean, they ask me what part of Korea my parents are from. So I explain to them that my dad and his family are actually from North Korea and when he was little, he and his family ran to the south when the war was going on. Then they ask if my dad is communist. ha ha... Um no I don't think they would have ran away if they were. So anyway that's usually how my story begins... My dad and mom are from Korea, they met in the SOUTH and immigrated to the states because my dad worked for the Hyundai company and they sent him over. Now like any immigrant, my parents worked very hard and long hours. They sacrificed a lot for the three of us girls. At times while I was growing up, I didn't like that they had to work so hard, I wanted to be like the other families, but that's not the story He had for the L family and sometimes what appears to be good on the other side, is really not so great.
P's grandparents come from Germany and also as immigrants had to work hard, but not only that, but they had to keep their language a secret. I've heard stories from P during our times together. It's amazing the story God writes in each of our lives to make us who we are and from such different backgrounds.
During our wedding shower, I remember LM doing the introduction and that's exactly how she did it... she mapped out where both P and I come from and explained how we are from such different backgrounds, seems like our paths should not have crossed, but GOD brought us together and how that's a beautiful story. So so so true.
Now that I'm a parent, I am really appreciating all that my parents did for me and all that they are doing for me. But not only my biological parents, but my parents in law. I know my parents love me... I'm their daughter, but P's parents really took me in from the first time P's dad told me I had nice chompers. And still they love and support me, both sets of parents. But I am really blessed to have P's parents, that in the midst of all that's happened, they love me, I am family, they support me and trust me in the things I do with their granddaughter, and our relationship is really growing.
I am blessed to have the parents I do. Thanks mom and dad on both sides for loving me, praying for me, supporting me and encouraging me in the walk that I'm walking. I really couldn't do it without you guys behind me. You all mean so much to me. I love you!!!
***ANNOUNCEMENT***
My waiting room for a house did not last long. Some waiting rooms are just like that. I am moving the second week of June. I'm very excited, very ideal for A and me.
It's in a safe neighborhood not far from where I live now. It's a big house and the owners made two apartments on the second floor to rent out. The one A and I would be living is a two bedroom, one bathroom apartment with a kitchen, living room and garage. I'll put up pictures as soon as we get settled. Excited to have people over and party!!! I really like that there is an older national couple living on the first floor and that a couple that I know from language school lives in the other apartment.
God knew exactly what we needed and saved it for us. A and I drove by it today and A said, I can't wait to move!!! I'm glad she's excited, but please pray for her as I know she will be really sad once it happens with the fact that we won't be with those girls.
