Have you ever been lost? Not just lost, but I mean really LOST? Had NO clue where you were going and ended up walking in a complete circle? When you realized that you had just walked a complete circle only to end up where you started off, where you mad or frustrated?
Well.....that is exactly how my day ended yesterday. The taxi driver took me to the wrong apartments, but I couldn't get mad because he read the paper that I had given him. When I got out of the taxi, I knew something wasn't right. So I said to myself, "Self.....start walking." Keep in mind I had a bag full of clothes (I had to spend the night at my co-teachers house in Chungcheon the night before), and a rice cooker that she had just bought me in the other. To make matters worse...it started raining! All I could do was smile. Not cry, not get mad, maybe a little flustered, but that is it. I walked one way, then turned around and went back, and on and on, and eventually ended up where I started off. As I walked all I could think about was Psalm 23 and Psalm 27. After about an hour of walking, I asked another taxi driver to take me home and THANKFULLY, he got me home.
The GOOD news.....where shall I begin? How about a count down....
10. Originally, I was assigned 5 (yes count them 5!) schools, 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high; only to find out today that it will only be 3! PRAISE GOD! It would have been a HUGE hassle because I live far from these schools. Thanks to my Vice Principal Mr. Kim, he helped a sista out!
9. I got my ARC (alien registration card) today!
8. My 2 co teachers have been WONDERFUL!!! They have been more than patient with me.
7. Although teaching in the U.S for 6 years was easy for me, teaching here is a daunting task, nonetheless I enjoy being at the middle school and working with the Korean students. They are so respectful it is unbelievable! Every time they see you, they bow and greet you by saying hello.
6. I am learning something new everyday! (Always a good thing!)
5. I learned a few Korean line dances today in P.E. What fun it was!!!
4. I have a very special visitor coming for Thanksgiving....Korean Thanksgiving that is, yes it is in September. (I will MISS being in Nebraska with my family though :( )
3. God's grace and mercy
2. God's grace and mercy
1. GOD'S GRACE AND MERCY---everyday.
So, as you can see, I have so very much to be thankful for. And although I may complain (mom, Ang, IB), I really shouldn't because all things are working together for HIS good!
Until next time.......
Sarah, I am so happy the Cab driver was able to get you home safely by the Grace of God!!!! Keep the post coming....I miss you chica!!! I may have to make a trip out there to visit you next year. You are in my prayers, I know you are going to do some awesome things that touches lives in Seoul!!! Love you, Felecia K. Ellis
ReplyDeleteHey girrlllll!!!!!! Thank you very much and thank you for following the blogs! I miss you too! Talk to you soon! :)
ReplyDeleteSarah Louise Mitchell, I am glad you are getting settled in, and starting to have somewhat of a normal life. Your Brand New Adventure is really starting to sink in. Getting lost is not a bad thing, it gives you a better sense of direction. But remember, safety 1st young lady, so please be careful. I am excited about coming to visit you, and get a first hand look at what Korean Thanksgiving is like. This will be a Brand New Adventure for me as well.
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Ivory B
OMG! I am so sorry I've been MIA! Look @ what I've missed!!!! So glad that you made it home safely. So glad that you are doing well! and can I just say - I heart Coast!!!! heheheheehehe :-D
ReplyDeleteIt's cool...I (totally) know that you have been super busy with ya know the BIG things that you are working on! (It better be underway when I come back! ha!) Um Coast knows his alias! He, he......:)
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