I’ve been in Korea 2 weeks with Hyunjung and it already feels like it’s been forever! Everyday is so bittersweet - filled with joyful moments of bonding with my baby girl and also filled with sadness that Sol’s not here to share them. I am praying everyday that our paperwork gets approved in the U.S. so we can get on a plane and bring Hyunnie home!
I also feel like I’ve gotten a crash course in parenting. Some of the challenges:
- HJ being a very feisty, strong-willed little girl!
- Being homesick and longing for support of Sol and my close friends & family
- Dealing with a painful transition with HJ’s primary caregiver
- Learning how to bathe, feed, change diapers, and do everything “Korean” style!
- Getting unsolicited advice from everyone at the orphanage - it makes me feel like I’m living with a hundred old school Korean grandmothers!
- Hiding out from the hot, rainy, and humid weather here…and no one uses the AC at nite!!!!
But you know, in the end it is ALL worth it, when Hyunjung puts her head on my shoulder and falls asleep and I can tell that she’s starting to trust me a little more each day. Lord, help us go home soon!!!
