My support is absolutely my wife. As a stranger in a strange land, my wife, Soo Young, is my rock. She picks me up when I'm down, and gives me strength when I'm weak. Cliches aside, I can't imagine what my life in Korea would be without her.
The language barrier that I face is very difficult for me. Although I can speak Korean passably, Soo Young does things for me in seconds that would take me hours. She opened up a whole new world of conveniences that most foreigners in Korea can't imagine such as shopping on the internet! I would be able to survive without her, but she allows me the freedom to enjoy our lives as opposed to be held down by the minutiae of daily life.
Again, because of this experience, I can relate to those who don't speak English well back home. I empathize with them and I think it will make me a better educator as a result of it.
Great picture! It's good you have a supportive wife on your side to help you with your language. If she continues to support and encourage you, things will work out. Without the support in our life, things will be difficult; so let's enjoy and thank God for them!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful picture of you and your wife. It is wonderful to see how much you appreciate her. My grandparents were very close that way and with the exception of war were inseperable for their whole marriage, they were the best of friends and depended on each other for everything. I hope more marriages are like theirs, they are truly an inspiration to me. I wish you both great happiness!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
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