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The M family

6/4/2008

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For me, one of the hardest parts about being a military family is saying good-bye.  Some of my friends don’t ever say good-bye because it is too hard, they just avoid you during your last weeks, or say see you around.  This is true; many times we will run into old friends at a new duty station.  When we left Texas in April, I thought I was done with good-byes for a long time.  I mean I made the rounds, my family, Hubbies family came to visit, I had good-bye lunches with friends, the kids had “one last sleepover” with each of their good friends, we were done with good-bye for a long time – we thought.   When I was looking at the houses the military offered us, I came up on a lady working in her yard with a little boy and girl (pictured).  She was very friendly, offered advice about the area and told me this was the best neighborhood, & the best cul-de-sac on post.  We talked about our children & realized we had several that are around the same age as each other (she has 7, and number 8 is on the way). She offered drinks to my children and a stroller to me since we were walking and did not have a car at the time. She told me to take my time and bring the stroller back when I didn’t need it anymore.  I decided then that this is the house I wanted to live in, the one next door to this very nice family I had just met.  Since we have been here, about 6 weeks, the “M” family has become part of our daily lives.  They were very generous with everything, since we didn’t have our household goods yet; I could borrow anything from them and didn’t feel like I was putting them out.  Their kids were welcome in our house anytime, as ours were welcome in their house.   I felt like I had had an extended family just next door.  J, the mom is an amazing woman; she is so calm and peaceful and always speaks in a gentle voice that was warm and welcoming.  J introduced me to many things in Korea, like my “happy place”, the flower market, where I went this morning at 5AM.  She also introduced me to Yeoju, the pottery town, sent us on the white water rafting trip,  told me the crazy lady taking pictures of my children was harmless (the modeling agent) & sold us on a trip to Siapan – she he should have made the commission on that trip package!  She also told me about the fabric market & toy alley, where I have yet to go, but will and will think of J while I am there.   

Yesterday, we had to say another good-bye, the M family is moving on.  It was a hard good-bye for me & our children.   Who would have thought we would have all made such a good friend in such a short time.  Thanks to the M family for making our introduction to Korea even better with your kindness and friendship.  You will be greatly missed.

 


Flowers, paper & ribbon I bought at the flower market this morning.


8 Comments
Jana's oldest
6/4/2008 08:54:29 am

Hi Mrs. S,
I will miss mrs. Kathie this sumer.
I love the picturs. How do you like creu
I hred that you like ther. I just love the flowers and I was looking at your website of the kids. Have to go eat dinner. Love, EZ

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Debi link
6/4/2008 11:01:49 am

It's always comforting to see someone just a little crazier than yourself. 5 vs 8... way crazier.

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Rachel
6/4/2008 02:41:17 pm

How is the baby feeling?

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Anonymous
6/6/2008 01:17:22 am

How sad!! You made my eyes water. These guys sound great. TGTBT in fact. I am sorry that your friends are moving so soon. Big time bummer!!

Isn't it amazing what a difference people can make in the lives of others just by their actions of kindness. It is a beautiful thing.

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randy
6/6/2008 08:28:12 pm

Hey, that is actually wonderful! I"m seeing the glass half full here, imagine if you had never met them!!! How horrible would that be! Ya know, when I met my husband the first night, I said to myself, that's it, I know he exists, the man I've always dreamt of, he's real, and just knowing he's alive and real was all I needed, the rest has been a bonus. So you got a bonus here! You not only got a great look at Seoul through experienced eyes, you got a new friend that will last a lifetime. Lucky you!!!

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Chad
6/9/2008 01:47:14 pm

T,
I totally understand. I actually cried when I had to leave my unit in Korea. Grown man crying in front of his officers. I cried to be leaving people I had grown very close to. And you know how much of a different experience I had than your outlook. So, I hope that you make that close of friends again. It is better to have and lost than to have never had.
Chad

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reply to EZ
6/9/2008 03:37:16 pm

I love Korea. It is great, you should have your mom bring you here & I will take you to the flower market. I just found out today that there is an even BIGGER flower market. When I go I will put pictures up for you. You can go visit my sister Kathie this summer, I am sure she would love to have you over. She has a granddaughter close to your age.
Love,T

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Regina
7/30/2008 12:15:27 pm

Sounds like god placed an angel in your path when you needed one the most. What a blessing.

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