The Journey Ends...

I have been wanting to do another post on this blog to rap things up and give an update on me as things have come to an end overseas. My time in Cambodia ended in August and I headed back to Korea to get my belongings, report on Cambodia, and say my goodbyes.

My time in Cambodia left an impact on my life as I learned more about serving and being served. I greatly appreciated working with the Korean missionaries in Cambodia. They taught me much about the life of a missionary and being devoted to their work as Christians. Through the Korean Taekwondo teacher, I was reminded that whatever gift God has given, you can use for His glory. I made many friendships from my time here, and I am forever grateful for the memories shared. If you'd like to hear more about Cambodia, the people or the country itself, I'd be more than happy to share.

It was good to go back to Korea and have time dedicated to finalizing loose ends and saying my goodbyes. I appreciate my boss letting me stay in his spare apartment and giving me extra time in Korea so I wouldn't feel rushed. [I wanted to post this picture of me and my boss because he we came to form such a special relationship over this past year. He was much more than a boss, like a father at times, and an encouraging fellow servant of the Lord. He will be missed!] It's hard to say goodbye to people you've come to love and have become familiar with having them in your life- but even though that time is over, I still am able to keep up with many of them through the internet.

Coming back in September was wonderful! I was greeted by my friends, family, and FIANCEE! After spending time at my parent's home to readjust to life in the USA, I was able to get an apartment and move to Charlottesville in October which allowed me and Stephanie to be closer and begin learning the joys of being around each other once again. So over the next couple of months, Steph and I prepared for our wedding... and my beautiful fiancee finally became my beautiful bride!
Stephanie and I were married on December 15th, 2007 and were overwhelmed with love and support from our friends and families.

Now that the festivities and holidays are over, we have settled into our home together here is Charlottesville. There is lots to learn about being married, but I am so thankful to have such a special young lady to be learning with. We both are so excited and love spending our days together.
As we look to the future, we are excited to see the good things that God has in store for us- but for now we put our life and energies into the place He has us now. We don't know what doors will open for us as we both have a desire to travel, but we do hope to see friends again in the places we've been. We hope to stay connected with you and even share more of our stories as A NEW JOURNEY BEGINS- OUR JOURNEY.

May the Lord be with you as you continue to live your adventure!

"Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God."
1 John 4:7