Letters to My Daughters

These are the letters to my daughters

The things you see in Korea

2018-07-30 The Letters John
Just another 10 days until I can get on a plane and head back to all of you. Just 10 more days. It’s felt like a lifetime in the 25 days that I’ve been gone now. But I know why I’m here, and I know what it’s gained me being here and how it’s benefited our family in the end. Still sucks in truth. One thing I wanted to share was the various odd things in Korea that I’ve noticed. Continue reading

The things you see in Korea

2018-07-29 The Letters John
Just another 10 days until I can get on a plane and head back to all of you. Just 10 more days. It’s felt like a lifetime in the 25 days that I’ve been gone now. But I know why I’m here, and I know what it’s gained me being here and how it’s benefited our family in the end. Still sucks in truth. One thing I wanted to share was the various odd things in Korea that I’ve noticed. Continue reading

Yet another day away from home

2018-07-19 The Letters John
Korea is an interesting place. The people are generally very very kind and gracious. It’s a culture shock to find cars waiting for people to cross the entire street, whether it’s a 2 lane road or an 8 lane avenue, they just wait. Everyone uses manners at all times, never leaving a thank you or have a good day unsaid. They insist on paying for everything when out to dinner or a show, even if it is the 3rd time in a row they’ve done it. Continue reading

She's Almost Home

2018-07-15 The Letters John
Being here, I lose track of simple things, like days being different compared to home. Brooke reminded me that Char gets home for a week today. I knew it was close, but I just hadn’t realized how close until just now. I’m so happy she’ll be home, but I was also left really sad when Brooke told me that she called me by name instead of by Papa while on the phone. Continue reading

Another Day, Another Sadness

2018-07-14 The Letters John
Here we are, another week has gone by since my last typing. I realized I didn’t upload my last one after writing it, just saved it. It’s Saturday night here and I’m lonely yet again. The number of days that I feel tears at the thought of being away is becoming more than the days that I don’t. Watching all of these happy families in Korea, seeing the kids smiling, it makes me miss everyone all the more. Continue reading

How I wish I were home

2018-07-08 The Letters John
I waited almost two weeks to write my second letter. I had quite a bit to think about in that time. I’ve been in Korea now for a few days now, and even though it’s interesting to be here, I miss my family. Every day I use Duo to talk to Mom and Syd, missing Char more than ever, but I’m here and I have to just deal with it. It leaves me sad every time I get off the phone, and even more sad when I realize that I’m going to miss the short time home that Char will have. Continue reading