Father, the Generous Person in My Family - written by Joon

I think the most generous person in my family is my father. The word "generosity" means "self-sacrifice." In that way, my father is so generous.

First of all, he earns the money for my family. He goes to his office early every morning and comes back late for my family's livelihood and better future.

Second, the idea of moving to America came from him. He always wanted to my sister Han Na and me to be a decent person. He brought us to America for my sister's and my better education even though he can't avoid his laborious works, so I am always thankful for my father's decision to move to America. I think I have to study harder to be satisfied with my father's expectation.

Last, he makes an effort to spend more time with my family in spite of his tiredness. He tries to go to somewhere with us , to play with us, and to always be with us.

I think my father is the most generous person in my family. I want to be a good father to my children as my father was to me.  (feb., 2003. Joon was in 7th grade)

*** When this story was written, it was 20 months since we moved to America from Korea. 

"Father" - Sung by Kyung-ho Kim

   

POEMS - written by Joon

 

 

Be Happy Today

 

Do not think you will be happy later,

But be happy right now.

If you spend today with happiness,

You will be happy in your next days.

 

The one verse of the Bible

Which you read before you sleep,

Gives you the key of new day.

When you wake up at every morning,

Meet a day with throbbing and admiration.

                                       (Was in 9th Grade, 2003)

 

 

The Wind

 

The wind from the mountain is cool,

Good and graceful.

When the woodcutter is working in summer,

Washes the sweatof his forehead.

 

The wind from the river is cool,

Good and graceful.

If the boatman sleeps while he is rowing a boat,

Rows ahead it instead of him.

                                          (Was in 7th Grade, 2002)

 

 

Bethlehem

 

Boys and girls are waiting for Christmas.

Everybody is waiting for Christmas.

Trees are decorated with shiny lights,so

How bright are our minds with gratitude!

Love overflows all over the world,

Everywhere is filled with joy.

Holy night, silent night,

Everybody's heart is filled with happiness,

My heart is filled with love for Jesus.

                                        (Was in 7th Grade, 2002)

 

 

Prayer about Humbleness

 

Make the words we say everyday to be fragrant,
Hope our words remain in our neighbors' heart,
And hope those words will be a flower of joyfulness and a song of peace, 

So this world we live in could be brighter than now.

Make us and make our hearts be pure,
And make us not speak the words that hurt people.
Make us take care of our words
By your water of wisdom from the well of silence and prayer.
Put a sweet scent of humbleness
into the words we speak.
                                                               (Was in 8th Grade, 2003) 

 

 

 Who Am I?

The first son and first grandson in his family,
So always receive his parents' love and hopes.
Sometimes their hopes on him is too heavy for him,
But always tries to answer their expectations.

He is crazy about the computer game,
And enjoys reading a book and watch the movies,
Has the black belt in Tae Kwon Do,
Doesn't like exercise,
Loves a dog very much.

He doesn't know yet which person he really would be,
But always tries to be honest, also wants to be trustworthy,
he knows his parents' pray for him,
So tries to obey his parents,
But sometimes it is hard for him.

Studies hard and tries his best till his dreams will come true.
Really wants to see his parents' smile
when he becomes to be their proud son.
Heavenly Father, please help me be faithful everyday.
                                                             (Joon was in 8th Grade, 2003)

 

 

 

SARANG written by HanNa

 Two weeks old - just adopted (2008)

 

 5 years old-Her Birthday (March 25th, 2013)

 

My little friend, Sarang is a love messenger that brings love to my family. Her white face is like a cotton ball with two bright eyes and a black button nose. She runs all around the house with joy spreading a "Happy Virus" to everyone. Favorite to wear all year long is her very own white fur coat that is so soft. 

 

 2014

No matter where we go, the car ride gets her excited to enjoy the breeze out the window. Her two little paws tried to get the pony tail off of her head even though it makes her look extra adorable. Too lazy to crawl out of bed, she lays as turning her belly toward up every morning. My little friend is an energy giver that brings strength to my family. Knowing not when to stop, she is busy all day long with her tail that waves around like a happy song.

 

Sarang, my dog, is too special to express in words.    (2010, HanNa was in 12th grade)