Another summer in Iksan. I have to say I really like this small city. After classes on Saturday, we cross the entire city to get home. Takes about 15 minutes which I am conditioned into thinking it is a long way.
It does take a bit of time depending on where you are going and traffic conditions. The maximum is about 30 minutes to get to my student's house. My current boss felt bad over a year and a half ago when she showed us where we would be moving to. It is on the outskirts of Iksan proper. I love the location! Yogita and the boys love it too. We are so close to examples of Jehovah's creation. The animals, insects, and fish of the Mangyeong River area are so nice to see. In addition, at night we can see the stars! Of course, we can not see the Milky Way but it is still quite beautiful. I can not wait until the new system when we can see the real night sky.
This summer is different than last summer. Last summer was the beginning of a new way and the first of regular attendance at meetings, going out in the preaching work and associating with each other. This year will be a continuation of a certain pattern. Week to week this pattern is maintained and boy does it help time to fly.
I really look forward to meetings and assemblies. I look forward to the peaceful environment, the learning that takes place, and the encouragement we get. The drive to the hotel, greeting people, and sitting near our congregation members feels like an extended family, which it is.
I enjoy spending more and more time with our boys and my wife. A far cry from when I would rush through family matters so I could meet my "friend" who was doing the same thing.
So this summer I look forward to more time with family and friends. Always working to do better than the week or day before. I stand before Jehovah as we all do. I want to do what is right in his eyes not humans!
/tata
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