ways i see my LORD in the year twenty-eleven

*january 1*

great delight was found in unwrapping the 2011 calendar year in south korea! 

justin and young-jin baney, yj's aunt, uncle and cousin so-ri and I 

shared the traditional korean birthday breakfast of rice soup (everyone's age changes on the first day of january in korea) and then took turns reading from Proverbs 1 and Genesis 1.  

our King is the Alpha & Omega, the Beginning & the End

*january 2*

my flight duration from s. korea to the states was 19hr 18min / 7,483miles

it was a welcome time of reflection on my life, world-perspectives and purpose, the upcoming year, 

and food for thought I'd gained from my week in korea

*january 3*

home-sweet-home

even though I now have my own apartment, nothing brings the same type of joy 

and belonging that come from being with my family in my childhood home. 

ellie mae always has a welcome wag of her tail when I walk in the door.

*january 4*

a quiet evening downloading photos from my time in korea

while sipping hot tea from my mug that reminds me in korean that

i am born to be loved by the King

*january 5*

on 10.10.10 freshwater paw paw launched a new church plant in coloma

a growing friendship with this little guy and his mama 

is one result of that new beginning 

*january 6*

this winter sunset re-focused my eyes on my King after a crazy day at work

"blessed be the LORD

for He has wondrously shown his steadfast

love to me."

psalm 31:21a

*january 7*

this is my current dwelling place

my first living alone experience

a unique season of life