01/24- Mon. This day takes me back to memories of the high and lows of camping away from the amenities that we grow so accustomed to in our homes. Do ever recall being away from home and becoming very ill without the comforts of familiar medicines? Today I was reminded of one time in particular. As a kid my family was camping and waterskiing at Crawford Lake. I became extremely ill and soon an outhouse became my closest friend. At the time I just wanted to die. A memory that lies quietly until times like today. My day was planned to have lunch with a new acquaintance. This was to be a great opportunity to get to know one another better. My body, however, decided a completely unexpected agenda. Yes, I became very ill. My day ... read more

APARTMENT SEARCH-This week has invited itself to outcomes that taught me patience, trust in God and self-control. We have found an apartment that we really liked last week. The landlord of the apartment on two occasions within two weeks time accepted the contract only to back out signing the final contract. I am reminded of those times in our lives when we become fearful of making a fiinal commitment. Is this out of intrinsic ego, lack of accountability or related to the fear of making the wrong choice? The saying, 'Run Forest Run', comes to mind. It is during these times my true colors become vivid. At first I felt a little down, then the more I thought about it the peaceful the situation became. God has a much bigger plan. BIRTHDAY, Jan 10th-Our son Jeff ... read more

This has been a week of more new beginnings. I have now discovered some new places as options to live. These are much closer to Yongsan Garrison US Army Military Base. This also was a week of discovering some new friends. I hope you enjoy my journey journal of the week. I challenge you to take some time to meet someone new and get to know them in your coming week ahead. HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK-The beginning of the week started with meeting Mr. Kim and Ms. Lim. They represented Asian Tigers Korea (relocation company representing us). Mr. Kim was so helpful on our journey, we began solo and then Ms. Lim joined us. He took me to various locations for housing opportunities. We visited Fraiser Suites, Oakwood, 2-Villa's, and Park Tower. In a couple of ... read more

I am curious as to what might intrigue the interest of my journal readers most. Will it be my internal growth and development as an individual along the way or will it be my bloopers and blunders as I as an American foreigner forge my way in this unfamiliar territory?? Yes I am definitely the foreigner here in this beautiful country. As many have already seen on my FB postings my journey has been both challenging and funny all at the same time. My stories to be told may bring tears of joy to some and tears of sadness to others. The hopes are that you will grow with me along the way. I believe that God takes each of us on a variety of adventures so that we may expand beyond our capacity of understanding. ... read more