The farewell diner was a bittersweet afair just like last year. I took almost 100 pictures but no longer have easy access to post pictures. Some of the kids were crying and smiling at the same time. Speeches were made, songs were song by Korean soloists, the Jay- PK- Mark trio, and of course Pastor Kim sang a song solo. The food was again out-of-this-world at Mathias buffet and sushi restaraunt in Daejeon.
The party ended about 9:30 but I'm told by an informant from the Chong family who stayed at the Spatel the last night (Monday 7/15) that some of the teens stayed up pretty late. I don't know for sure, but would guess some adults were up late as well packing and talking. One authority on jet lag says delaying sleep when traveling east and sleeping at the appropriate time at the destination lessens the effects of jet lag. I am curious to know if that is true. I was pretty sleep deprived going home last year and it took weeks to fully recover. Carol and I will have our own "Ground Hog's Day" July 31st when we finally head back to the states.
Carol and I did not see the bus off from Spatel in Daejeon Tuesday morning. The group planned to drive off at 6:00 AM with a 5:00 AM wake up call. It's a 3 hour drive to Inchon through bumper-to-bumper traffic around Seoul at that time of morning. The KAL flight from Inchon to Chicago departs at 12:00. No news is good news with airline departures. I'm hopeful they got off on time. At this writing that puts them about 10 hours in with 4 hours left to go -give or take.
Once folks catch up on sleep the stories from this trip will begin pouring out as they did last year. There are many new tales to be told, but I will not steal anyone's thunder.
I may be able to publish more photos, but not before the group arrives back home.
The Holy Spirit has been an obvious presence and guide throughout this trip. The Lord has worked miricles large and smalll through the Korean people.
Thank you Pastor Kim and Teacher Chong for the seeds of love and human kindness you planted and nurtured in Onalaska and all over South Korea. The harvest is now coming in and its a bumper crop!
In Christ,
Pete
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
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