Transition Update...

Well, Children's Day was yesterday, and it was a welcome day-off in the middle of the week.  We took the family down to the Electronics Market in Seoul to pick up some birthday presents, take in a movie, and just have a family day out and about.  Children's Day is quite a big thing here in Korea.  Near the Electronics Market is a place called the I-Park Mall, which has a large courtyard-type area where many different kinds of events are held.  Yesterday was no exception.  A large carnival-ish event was going on, and the kids all had a great time milling about trying out some of the various activities.

By way of update, I recieved an email from Pastor Rushing this morning.  It had both good and 'potentially bad' news in it.  The good news is that he is getting the car tuned-up and ready to go.  He said that it drives very well, and that we will enjoy it for sure.  That went without saying as far as I'm concerned...:)  The 'potentially bad' news is that the heirs of the landlord from which we were going to be renting the house have voiced some disagreement with the decision to rent it out.  Pastor Rushing is going to be talking with those involved this week in order to try and smooth things out.  He said that no matter what happens, the church will still find us a nice place to live, and not to worry.  Please just PRAY that we (they) will be led to God's perfect place for us, whether it be this house or another.  Also, whatever the circumstance, please PRAY that everything works out before the movers come on May 29th, so that there is no confusion upon delivery.

My Dad, Jack Healey, is interviewing for an instructor's position at his place of work.  My Dad loves to teach, and this is a position for which he feels to be incredibly qualified, and one that he would take great personal and professional pleasure in fulfilling.  His initial interview went well, as the panel was pleased with his presentation, preparation, and forthrightness .  Please PRAY that God's will be done in this process.

We are 'down to the wire', so to speak here at ICS-Uijongbu.  We have two more regular weeks, then one review week during which no new material will be given, and then finals week.  Unfortunately, 'down to the wire' doesn't mean that our work is done.  We have a lot of things to bring together in a very short time.  AP tests begin this week, which determine whether or not the students will recieve college credit for the course.  These are the culmination of an entire year's worth of preparation for these students and teachers.  Please PRAY that the students will do the best they can, and that the teachers will not stress too much over the outcome.  PRAY also for all the other students who still have all those final exams coming in the next few weeks, that they will put the right amount of time into studying as needed. 

Our son, Michael, just had his 10th birthday on Sunday.  We had a small birthday party at the church with his friends, then took him to Toys 'R' Us in the afternoon for his presents.  I think he had a good time.  We bought him an ice cream cake from Baskin Robbins which he had been telling us he wanted.  All in all, he seemed to have a very good day.

Well, that's about it for now.  Please remember us in your prayers as we continue to barrel towards our move to California.

In His Service,

Sam.