We are down to 5 days and 2 weeks left in Korea.
I started this blog (5 days and 2 years in Korea) sitting in a hotel room wondering what the future in Korea would hold for our family. I had no idea what I was in for -- how much Seoul would change me as a person.
Our two years quickly turned into three as we discovered what an amazing place Korea is and extended our tour. Now though, I can't even talk about leaving Korea without wanting to burst into tears! I find myself cherishing each moment -- trying to burn every sight and smell into my memory so I won't forget anything.
Don't get me wrong. I am thrilled to move to Hawaii. I go through this every three years when we move. Saying goodbye to friendships, leaving behind homes where our children have grown and memories were created. Here though, in Seoul, I am finding it extra painful. I am leaving behind a country I may never return to. Korean friends I could honestly never see again. I joke with my Korean friends that 한국사람이에요 (I am Korean). While on the outside I may not resemble a Korean in any way, shape or form, I truly feel my heart is half Korean.
So as I leave this country, as I leave this culture and my friends behind, I am grateful for the way our family has been embraced here and welcomed by the beautiful people of Korea. You have touched me and changed me forever. While I may be physically losing my Seoul in 19 days, I am grateful for all of the experiences that have filled my spiritual soul for eternity. 감사합니다! (Thank you!)
