Friends and Family

I just returned from 3 weeks in the States during which I was able to see so many family members and friends. My best friend, Cory, couldn't go with me, so I was SO ready to return to Korea, but I am so thankful for the time I had to spend with people who mean so much to him and I.

I flew into BWI and stayed the next day with Pastor Curtis, Miss Janet, and 3 of their 4 children. Their family has and will always be very special to me.

I flew out to Wichita and spent several days with my Dyck family. Although Cory wasn't there, it was a wonderful time with his family and we had lots of fun (and ate lots of good food!)

Cory's cousin, Sabrina, had her new little baby girl while I was there! Here is Grandma (Aunt Maryann) and Ava, one day old.

While in Wichita I was able to ride with Dad Dyck up to Kansas City and see one of our friends from Korea. Sharon is getting ready to go to Hungary to do aid work.

I left Wichita, met my mom in Charleston, WV, and then flew down to Orlando for a few days to visit my mom's parents.
I drove to Richmond, VA to see Michael and Rebecca Saunders, our good friends from Guam. Actually, Cory was in their wedding because they were college buddies. They are expecting a baby in September!

My dad, who normally never rests. We enjoyed family time around his latest creation - corn hole.

Josh and his girlfriend, Mandy. It was great to finally meet her!

Mom preparing fresh cut flower arrangements for the baby shower we had for my brother R.D. and his girlfriend, Jenn.

While in PA/MD I got a chance to see my best friend since 1st grade, Wendy.

I barely got to see her, but I was able to spend a few hours with my dear friend since high school, Jennifer. We worked together at State Farm and will be friends for LIFE.

R.D. and Jenn (and baby) at the baby shower. It was GREAT to finally meet Jenn! Their baby is also due in September.

I got to spend some time with my Aunt Anita while in WV and in PA - here she is with my dad (her brother) at the baby shower.

I didn't get pictures with everyone I saw, and there are many stories to tell. Hopefully this was an interesting taste of what I did while I was away.

To those of you whom I didn't get to see, I am sorry. The 3 weeks was a blur and I tried to fit in as much as possible, but I still didn't get to see everyone. I still haven't figured out exactly how to make it all fit in!