First, I want to let you know that my Grandma Rau passed away on Saturday morning (night here). Dad called while we were having dinner with and hanging out with some friends in our apartment. The news came with a sigh. She lived a great life, and she loved so well. [...]

I started the book study tonight (sans book) with Renee and Angela.  We sat and talked for two hours in our apartment about our reasons for being in Korea, our spiritual paths, our families, our youth, everything.  They’re great girls, and I’m really looking forward to getting to know them more.  They have both been [...]

Today is the 3rd anniversary of Adam’s and my first date, when we met. I have Mondays and Tuesdays off, so we slept in and had a quiet morning reading. We’re both enjoying some fiction: I’m about halfway through “The Constant Gardener” and Adam is in the middle of “Dune”. This afternoon [...]

There is something significant happening in my family, and I didn’t want to just tag it on the end of the last post. My Grandma Rau is dying. She has been my lifelong hero. She is the beloved matriarch of an extraordinary family. I have learned so much about forgiveness, humility, [...]

I had a really nice day today. I like how much I get to be outside in my job. It’s so hot and humid here, but still nothing beats spending half of my day outside, whatever the weather. I also like how I get to move around to different classes all day [...]