The Circle of Life

It is funny how life comes full circle.  About 8 years ago I reconnected with the Korea missionary culture of my childhood.  That led to the writing and publication of my book, "An Intricate Tapestry".  Then last summer I returned to Korea for the first time in 37 years for the centennial celebration of my High School, Seoul Foreign School.  South Korea changed a lot over those 37 years, but in many ways it was the same.  I was home.

Now I am about to start a new chapter in my relationship with Korea and with my past.  Someone recently posted a video on Peace Corps Korea on facebook.  Imagine my surprise when I saw a picture of myself.  That led to some new/old connections.

I will be traveling to Korea again in just under 2 weeks with a Korean colleague from my current job.  We received a grant for curriculum development of a course we will be teaching in Korea in January titled "Global Search for Justice."  I'll also be working on a project for some of my physician assistant students related to care of immigrants and refugees - a growing issue in Korea.  And... I will be meeting the videographer who made the Peace Corps video.  I can't wait to see where this new chapter of my life takes me.

One thing I have learned through the many twists and turns of my life is that nothing we ever experience lives in isolation.  Everything comes back around and weaves itself into our own beautiful creation story.

I haven't posted on this blog for a long time, but look for more to come.