My Strength and My Song

 Hello fam <3      I wanted to take this time to thank you all for reading our blog and for supporting us (whether it be financial or through prayer). It has meant so much to us.  Words would not do justice to the gratitude we feel but I will try my best anyways.  Since we found out about Seung's diagnosis, my hope was that Seung would be covered in prayers day in and day out.  That when he or I would be too discouraged/tired/hurt to pray, that we would have an army of brothers and sisters who are interceding on our behalf.  And you guys have pulled through.  Seriously... we feel it. The amount of love we have received and are continuing to receive is mind-blowing and utterly humbling. As Seung's wife, I am filled with gratitude knowing that Seung is SO loved and that the people he has come into contact with throughout his life see him as important as I do. So, thank you. From the very bottom of my heart, thank you for loving my beloved Se...

Hello, this is Seung. This is going to be a little different kind of update. I'll be sharing few reflections that I had.  It has been a season where I am learning to receive. First and foremost, I am learning to receive God's grace . After my prognosis, I knew that I needed a miracle. However, I need God more. And he has been gracious to me. Every Sunday, I am reminded that the gospel that I have been preaching for so long is for me! Truly, God is MY strength and MY song. He has become salvation (Psalm 118:14) Secondly, I am learning to receive other people's love . Since the news about my condition went out, prayers and support (in the form of cards and letters) flooded my family. As a pastor, I am usually on the giving side. I am used to visiting the sick to encourage and pray. I am used to writing heart-felt texts to show support. But now, I am that person who needs prayer and encouragement. So, I am learning to receive when people show love. Thirdly, I am learning to re...

Update: 6/4/23     It has been a whirlwind since our last post.  Since then, Seung has had an ER visit, a port inserted and started his first round of chemo. (Hurrayyy!!)  In the midst of all of the chaos, we have seen God's hand leading us (by closing certain doors) and lifting us up (by connecting us with people) in the darkest of times.  Honestly, there have been some scary moments followed by encounters of unkind people, but God has also provided us with encouragement through people He has sent our way.  Even with Seung's port placement, we were originally told that the earliest availability was June 8th.  But that's be to God that He opened doors and provided us with opportunities to get Seung treated sooner.  We are told that it is positively unheard of to be able to have a port inserted AND start chemo only a week after the initial appointment with the oncologist.       Seung started his first round of chemo on June 2nd....