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It is my prayer that God will use my writings to bless you today. I write straight from the heart. I write as a venue to praise God, and grow as a woman. I am a woman saved by grace! I am married to the most amazing man, and I have been blessed with four beautiful children. God uses my family to teach me and subsequently increases my faith in Him. At times I write through tears of joy, and at times tears of sorrow. Join me as I honestly share my heart and give God praise for His love!

Thursday, July 31, 2008

A New Life in South Korea

Sunday was a turning point for our family. We visited Seoul International Baptist Church. The church focuses on reaching the expat community. It is a Southern Baptist Church, which is great because Robert and I grew up Southern Baptist. We definately had a God moment. Our friends the Kelso's told us about missionary's they knew in Seoul, and that we should contact them. We never got the contact information. God lead us to the missionary's at SIBC on Sunday. Anne and Joe Lovell. They have a 9th grade girl who is now babysitting on Monday nights, and Allie a 7 year old. The best part is they live a 5 minute walk from our house. Robby will be attending school with Allie. We have hung out with them several times since Sunday. God is good!!! I am thrilled to have met the Lovell's and look forward to meeting others God leads our way. Today we had Korean friends from ECC visit our apartment. Inae, Sunghoon, and Junghoon came over to visit. They introduced us to edible "Korean" chineese food. We had a great visit. I know that God is with us in this big city. He continues to lead people in our path to make our transition smooth. Robert has a friend E.C. that he met in Bloomington during his undergrad work. E.C. has been helping us since the first day we arrived in Seoul. Thank you E.C for all your time and work. Of course, it helps to know that so many of our friends and family are praying for our transition. It also encourages me when I read your comments, via facebook, blog, and e-mail. I know that God is listening to your prayers. I miss you all!!!

4 comments:

Jennifer Pedersen said...

Crystal,
I'm so glad you found a church! And friends! I'm thrilled InAe and the boys were able to come by for a visit too. I haven't had much contact with her while they've been over there so I really miss her. It's great to hear that things are going much better! Keep us updated!

Unknown said...

Crystal, Your comments are very kind. I know it is a "God thing" that we met. We're looking forward to getting to know you better!

Anne Frank said...

Oh that is such awesome news! I am so excited to hear how God is providing so healthily for you and blessing your socks off in Korea!

KWP said...

Hi Crystal,

I'm enjoying catching up with you via your blog, and I'm glad that you are adapting well to life there. I'm sure that it has been a HUGE change, but that so many adventures await. Your boys look like they are doing great and are soaking it all up. I'm happy that you are having such a wonderful life experience. Take care! - Kathleen