Happy Mother's Day

Here is Korea - Sunday May 8th is Parent's Day, not Mother's Day.  I told Jon that there was no way I was going to share my day, when he has his own. LOL! :)  It is hard to be away from my dear children on Mother's Day, but Jon cheered me up by surprising me with handmade cards that the kids made before we left.  They were all so sweet and I treasured each and every one of them.  Even the goofy one from Jammer - I miss his humor!

We were able to go to an English Mass at Myong-Dong Cathedral here in Seoul.  They had a soft spoken Irish priest presiding.  However he gave a wonderful homily about the founding of Christianity and Catholicism here in Korea, being the reading of the day was about the founding of the Church in the book of Acts.  He talked about how the Korean people did not have missionaries come here, but yet as some traveled abroad they learned about Christianity and brought it back home themselves.  Underground converting and baptizing hundreds before any minister were ever present.  He then went on to talk about the Korean Martys and St. Andrew Kim and St. Paul Chae - the first two Korean priests.  It really moved me as we named Bumble after St. Andrew Kim.  He ended by stating that we all need to take personal responsibility of sharing and spreading our faith just as these early Korean Catholics did - even in the face of torture and death.

I know it's not much of a Mother's Day homily but as we sit here in Korea waiting for our son - I felt like God was saying to me that we are here waiting all this time for a reason and He used this humble priest's homily to speak to my heart.  It's not every Sunday that a homily is given on St. Andrew Kim!!

After Mass Jon surprised me again with a ring from James Avery.  Woo Hoo!  This is one of the first pieces of jewlery I have gotten since we have gotten married.  I usually get something useful like a steam mop, mixer, etc.  Which I love and usually need!  However, I was very touched as he explained the symbol of the ring stands for endless love.  The endless love that he and I share and the love I have for each of my children, including little Bumble.  It's amazing how God can plant such intense love into my heart for a little boy that I have yet to meet.  It was a beautiful gift that I will treasure!

Happy Mother's Day to our Mother's - Lottie and Beverly!  You are both so treasured!  Happy Mother's Day to all our sisters - Lora, Laura, Kathleen, Kathy, Sandy, Becky, Bonnie, Mari-Pat and Trisha!!  Happy Mother's Day to all our dear friends who have been blessed by such wonderful children that enrich our lives!  We truly hope that each and every one of you truly feel treasured for the gift of life that you have given to your families!!!  We love you all!