March 8, 2006
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In the summer of 2003 I visited Geon Orphanage with my friends RJ, Ruth, and Kim Kim. I had no idea that two and a half years later I would be living here. The kids have grown a lot since that visit...
In 2003, visiting some of the girls in So Mang Bang (Hope Room) with Kim Kim
Now try and match the kids (the girls on the far left and right above aren't in the next picture)...
I realize that is hard to see, but Eun Jin was in the middle, Eun Song was the middle right, and Kot Nim was the middle left.
And the girl in my arms was Hae Ji, here is a recent picture of her...
In 2003, this was little Ye Rang (sleeping in between friends)...
Here is Ye Rang now...
Choong Hyuk 2003 (boy on the left)
Choong Hyuk is now a lanky 5'11/6'0 and still growing, he is in the middle of this picture...
The next picture includes young Bo Ran who joined Ruth, Kim, RJ, and I for our crazy calby lunch mishap where our bill ended up being $94 for lunch.
Bo Ran has blossomed quite a bit. She just graduated from high school and now works as a dentist's assistant. She will probably only live here at the orphanage a little longer.
Min Shik and Sung Hyun, 2003
Min Shik now (took a picture of himself)
Sung Hyun now (also took a picture of himself)
Here was the first baby to grow up at Geon orphanage, Won Bin
Won Bin with my friend Debbie and I (taken a couple months ago)
More pictures are to come. Thanks to those who read through my last three wordy entries. Also, I booked a flight to the Philippines, March 29 - April 2 in Manila. I'm hoping to visit some orphanages and some different missions there... and also catch some rays at the beach.
God bless!
Comments (11)
whoa haha, that's corinth in one of the pics!
have a fun and safe trip to the Philippines...maybe you'll pick up some Tagala. : ) Stay strong JM!
man GOd bless JM !! keep the pictures rollingggggg =P
Oh man! Memory lane. Yerang looks the same, a little less gollumy, though. don't you think? It's amazing the work that God does for these children. God bless you as you share His love to those He loves the most!
HEY!
of course i remember you. haha how could i forget^^.. what your doing is so awesome. it's really uplifting to see someone out there serving the lord. i really respect you for getting out of your comfort zone and putting yourself out there.
ah i think back on the summer gem 05' and i flinch. not because it was a bad experience(i thought it was pretty amazing) but because i remember how hyper and loud.. might i say annoying i was. haha but i assure you i have changed... ok thats a lie. i'm as loud as ever. but hopefully i've matured a little.
well it was good hearing from you. i'll keep you and your whole team in my prayers. I'll try to come by your xanga as frequently as possible to see how your doing^^
have a beautiful day
hahah, great pics, thanks for the xanga updates and emails...they're very blessing...oh yea..haha, won bin is very famous krn celeb throughout asia...i was like..wat da..wehre? and i realized it was the kid. hahaha..God bless jM
hi jm! yayyy nice pictures! am keeping up my prayers for you in korea and am so glad you had a chance to meet my family in seoul! they're very much impressed by you
have a safe, fun, blessed trip to the philippines and i'll talk to you when you get back. awww, i love that last picture... will definitely come visit you in the orphanage again!
HI JM! Hope all is going well! We miss you here at tech!
I was reading the Bible and i came across a verse that had 'come quickly' in it...made me think of you. God Bless!
Dear John Michael~ thank you for being an encouragement to us. Your dedication in serving God through all that you do is truly a blessing. I realize that sometimes it might be hard continuing to press onward when one faces disappointments. However, one lives with continual love, hope and faith in God that helps one to persevere in seeking after the Lord. I hope that you have a blessed week at the orphanage. May God's light shine upon you as you love and pray for the orphan children. I just wanted to say that God has brightened this semester which brings me great joy and indescribable peace. May God bless you as you continually live each day for His glory.
Love, Sara Hwang
That's awesome John Michael! Praise God, those pictures are so joyful and encouraging! Is that Debbie from tech in that last pic? haha, I can't tell. Anyways, just wanted to drop some eProps, remembering you in my prayers bro. God bless.
PS Philipines, interesting choice, may God bless you where ever you go, that He goes before you and behind you. =D
aww... ye rang... i definitely wanna go back and visit/play with him and the other kids again...
lets go bowling some time before you leave for the philippines!
have a great week!