Family

Two beautiful women visited us in Philly over the weekend. I hadn't seen my mom in a whole year, and sister since her last visit for New Year's. One flew in from Korea, the other from Michigan. Needless to say, the best of times were had :)

Many of you (sparse) blog readers know that Hubs and I have weekly "family worship" times. We sing a praise, listen to a sermon, share prayer requests, pray. We had our regularly scheduled worship time last weekend too... but with two more family members present, it really felt like what we call it - family worship. I am so humbled and thankful that God poured out His presence among us that night. A wonderful time sharing about the things we experienced and learned during this past year of marriage. Hearing Mom and Dad's testimonies - how they came to Christ, how Jesus healed their marriage and made it burst with so much fruit, how God has been growing them the past 15 years on the mission field.

Our family isn't perfect by any means. My sister and I quarrel, my parents don't always call each other honeydew, Hubs and I are past our "honeymoon" stage. But...

Our family loves God. We live in awe of His tender love for us, none of which we deserve. And because of the healing and forgiveness we've experienced in Christ, we can ask God for the strength to do the same.

Our family is learning to share deeply of this union in Christ, which runs deeper than our ties of blood. Already I see how much Jesus has grown us as a family. And how rich of an addition my husband is to the Pak clan.

Our family sits at the cusp of some big changes and new directions. Please, we covet your prayers - that we would continue to be honest and open with our struggles and praises; and that our times of fellowship and sharing would grow deeper and more frequent, despite the distance. Thank you.