Autumn in Uijeongbu

It got cold. fast.
Seemed like just yesterday I prayed for the Summer humidity to quickly pass.
Now, it's freezing cold.
Worse thing about it is that it's only Fall.

I went to Hae Shim Orphanage this past Sunday.

It was weird at first. I couldn't understand a thing. So, it was a bit difficult.

But in the end, I played with the babies. and everything was ok.

This baby girl woke up from her afternoon nap and didn't want to come out from the room.

There were too many strangers, I think.

She sat next the wall where the door was.. so I slowly crawled to the other side of the door and asked if she was ok (in Korean of course). She nodded her head. and we became friends instantly.

She came to me. We put a sweater, socks, and shoes on her.. I held her hand and we went to play outside. We sat on the swing together.. & I let her take a few pictures with my camera. Then, it came time to go. As I led her back up to the room, she whined a little. I knew she wanted to stay, but couldn't.. so slowly walked her back upstairs. I put her in the toddlers' room, grabbed my stuff, then said goodbye. As soon as she saw me leaving, she got up and came to the door.. even tried opening it.

I can't imagine my life without a mom or a dad.

I wish I could give all the kids there..the love and warmth that they need.

I wish I could teach English to them.. instead of to kids who are more fortunate.. to have their mom bring them snacks while picking them up from school to go to Academy, but take it all for granted.

I wish I could tell them about Jesus. and how with Him, I've never once felt alone being away from my family. I wish I could tell them about how much Jesus loves them. 

The kids there will forever remain in my heart.