Father and son

Here are a few pictures of Joseph and Mark with Mark wearing the same overalls that Joseph wore just a few years ago. The overalls were made by Mark's Great Grandma Fletcher on whose birthday he was born.

April 26th & 27th

It has been a low key weekend for us which was much needed. Saturday we had planned on going for a hike but it was raining. So, we spent the morning reading, playing and working out. Saturday afternoon we went to the Spring Block Party here on base to watch Daddy in his Tae Kwon Do demonstration. Daddy was very impressive breaking three boards. We also saw some Korean dancers. I enjoyed the dancing and the colorful outfits. As it was cold and windy we ended up going inside the BX and visiting with our good friends Nathan and Chelsea. They are like family to us so it is always good to pass time together. We then went out to eat at Checkertails here on base. I tried the Beef Bulgogi this time, hold the Kimchee, and really enjoyed it and Joseph had the Bi Bim Bop. After, the kiddos went to bed we watched what turned out to be a pretty good movie called "Dan in Real Life". There is not much of a movie selection over here! Sunday, we met Nathan & Chelsea to walk to church. It was family Sunday at church and it was good to see our friends Jung Gun and Moon Ja and fellowship with them and all the other people God has brought into our lives here in Korea. After church we went out to eat with Nathan & Chelsea and Rod to this great little Thai restaurant. We will definitely be going back!

Thoughts from Jennifer...

I have just started reading Francis A Schaeffer Trilogy and have been thinking a lot about Matthew 26:42 - He (Jesus) then left them (the disciples) a second time. Again he prayed, "My Father, if there is no other way than this, drinking this cup to the dregs, I'm ready. Do it your way." (The Message) I have found such reassurance in knowing that God has a plan but that even Jesus asked if there was any other way. I find it so serene to know Jesus was perfect even in his question asking and that peace helps me ask my Savior my deep questions. I sometimes wonder how the world is effecting me? Life can be complicated to say the least. We all hope there is a plan and meaning to the madness we see around us but the world tells us there is no meaning. It is nothingness. The effects of existentialism are so profound. Even some of our belief systems tell us it is a "Leap of Faith". That seems so unlike the very real God of my faith. It is Faith but not blind. I know I can't see God. But God gave me my amazing husband and two wonderful kids that is real! God has let me go though things I don't understand but I trust He does. He blessed me with very real and wonderful friends & family. He has the big picture and it is all real. I have a real story that matters to real the people God has blessed me with in the life He gave me. There is deep meaning in knowing that we all are significant. I'm praying each day that I give God the freedom to "Do it His way!" It always much better then anything I can come up with. And those of you who know me know I love to plan. Quote "There is nothing more ugly than a Christian orthodoxy without understanding or without compassion" - Francis A. Schaeffer Side note - I must learn to live Colossians 1:9-12!

April 23rd Joseph's Birthday!

Jennifer and the boy's spent the day making trip's to the BX to do a little birthday shopping. Our first trip over there was an exercise going on. So, we could go in but they had no idea when we would be able to leave. Mommy didn't like the idea of being trapped in the BX! So, we went home and were more successful on our second trip over. But of course Jennifer was so focused on getting birthday gifts that she forgot the diapers, wipes and batteries that we needed. So, back to the BX for a third time in one day, yuck! (Jennifer just got her ration card the evening before that is why all the last minute shopping.) Joseph enjoyed opening his gifts done up nicely in a laundry basket that we needed. After, opening gifts we went out to Chili's for dinner with a few friends. Mark cried when they sang Happy Birthday. So, the song was cut short poor little guy it was just to overwhelming! It was a wonderful day and Joseph had a fun birthday.

The boy's all get hair cuts!

Jennifer finds a Bible Study

The PWOC (Protestant Woman of the Chapel) is very active here at Osan AB. My friend Chelsea invited me to the women's Bible study that meets every Tuesday at 9a. It is such a blessing to go to this Bible study. We are reading "A Women's Guild to Finding Contentment; Calm My Anxious Heart" by Linda Dillow. It is a really good book if any one's looking for something to read. Thank you Chelsea!

We found a church

We have found a great little church off base. It is called Mission Baptist Church. It is really nice to be able to walk to church. We have made friends with a Korean family that also homeschools. We went out to lunch with Jung Gun & Moon Ja and their two beautiful children after church to the Blue Opera. It was Jennifer and the boys first experience with eating Korean food. Jung Gun & Moon Ja ordered for us. It was fun to try what they a picked out for us. We tried but are not big fans of Kimchee. Our friends have invited us to a Children's Day celebration on May 5th. It is a Korean holiday. A lot of people we have met on base go to this same church, also.