Category: Family Essays

  • October 3rd, 1980 Letter from Grandpa

    I trust that you are all healthy and diligent in your studies thanks to the grace of the Lord. After returning home, I have spent about a month in a completely new way of life. My daily routine starts with going to Korea University early in the morning at around 6:30 and going for a run.…

  • Letter from Grandpa 1980/1981

    To my dear children who are overseas. I pray that God’s blessings will always be with you all as we welcome the new year.You probably know the news from Seoul well from your mother’s long letters, which are like the Great Wall of China, so I won’t repeat them. However, I will let you know…

  • Summer of 2002

    I think it was around the summer of 2002. Max was around six and Anne was eight. Our family took a western Caribbean cruise that  summer. hopping many islands around Caribbean for a week. While we were discussing the trip, Max asked us whether they could take their sand toys.   I told them that I…