pictures worth a thousand words...

We had a wonderful visit with Mom and Dad Puffenbarger. It was so easy to share our life in Korea together, and we had such a good time getting out to enjoy this fun place we live in.   Here are just a *few* highlights from our time together:

We took them to a Korean BBQ restaurant to eat "Kalbi".

Mr. Lee graciously drove us South out of Seoul to the Korean Folk Village for a little glimpse of life in Korea 60 years ago.

 Mom and Dad Puff braved the city by themselves as they went out for the day on the Seoul City Tour Bus...

...and ended up spending most of the time at the Seoul Tower, checking out the 360 degree view of Seoul...

... and trying on traditional Korean clothing for the Korean Chusok holiday, which also happened to be Joe's birthday!

 Then they went to the DMZ (demilitarized zone) to learn more about Korean history and see the reality of a country divided.

AND best of all... they were able to spend time loving on their youngest grandson, Marc!

He loved playing with his grandparents! 

It is so sad to see them leave.  Once again we are left in the wake of our visitors' whirlwind trips that seem to speed by... and their presence is sincerely missed. When most people ask me how it is to live on the other side of the world, I tell them that the only thing really missing is our (extended) family. It is times like these when the two worlds collide that make it feel more complete. We Praise God for such a wonderful visit together and for the blessing of our family.  As Mom and Dad Puff begin their long journey home, please join in us prayer for their safety and for a smooth transition back to their timezone, routines, and busy work-week ahead.

"Love never fails."

1 Corinthians 13:8