Land of the Morning Calm

Brian and the kids and I have always talked in general terms about going back to Korea for a visit. These talks picked up steam back in 2010 when we began correspondence with Camden's birth family, but after my cancer diagnosis in early 2011, the Korea trip fell to the back burner.

We realized recently that the kids are 12 and 9 and the whole idea of returning to Korea was not going to happen unless we buckled down and made it happen. Realistically speaking, it will take 2-3 years to save and plan for the trip. So last night we showed the kids an envelope full of money and told them it was the start of our Korea fund.  
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When Camden buried his face in his hands and sobbed "this is amazing," I understood more clearly than ever before what a deep-rooted need he has for a tangible connection to Korea. It served as both a heart wrenching reminder that these precious kiddos have gone through terrible loss in their short lives as well as a strong motivator to make this trip happen.

They both ran for their allowance money and made a new category.
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Land of the Morning Calm, we can't wait to see you again.

Comments

Karen said…
Love the envelopes!! I think our kids are going to be that excited when we are able to go, too. One of Sam's doctors asked him not long ago about Korean School, and he said he loves going because "when we visit Korea, I'm going to be able to talk to my foster mom." :-)

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