My friend and colleague, Dave, is leaving on Friday morning for Korea.
A Korean adoptee, Dave came "home" when he was six years old.
On Friday, he is going home.
To get to know a country and a language and, hopefully, a family that he left behind so many years ago.
He began this journey last summer, taking language lessons in Seoul and volunteering at Eastern... where he once lived.
It was a few photos of him there, holding a newborn baby and, later, playing with some older children who were waiting for their forever families that gave Dave and I the push we were waiting for.
Toward Rubin.
He is one of our reasons why...
I know that Dave is probably feeling many of the same things that he felt over 20 years ago when he made the exact same "one-way" trip, in reverse: fear, loneliness, uncertainty, confusion...
And I also know that he's carrying the same spirit and soul with him on Friday that he did when he was six: this is one of the bravest, strongest and gentlest, most determined beings I have ever known.
I am so proud of him. I am so. incredibly. proud. Every time I am asked to answer the question, as many adoptive parents are, "why?"... I am appreciative and honored that I am able to speak of this man.
Dave,
I'm not certain where this journey is going to take you. I know that you have questions about your past, and I pray with all of my heart, for yours, that you find answers.
No matter what happens, know this much is true:
7 comments:
That's a beautiful story, and beautifully written by you. What an amazing journey Dave is on. I hope he finds what he is looking for. Thanks for sharing. That could be one of our kids some day....
OK, it's way to early in the morning for you to make me cry missy...
What a beautiful story. We're all wishing him the best of luck and sending him lots of positive thoughts.
And now I know who those people are on your Flickr upload! ;-)
Ok I'm crying...
Wishing Dave a safe journey.
What an amazing story. He does sound like an wonderful man. Wish him good luck for me.
Wow, that is so amazing & interesting. Such a nice post to your friend! I wish his journey to be just what he is hoping for...and more.
I hope Dave finds what he is searching for. And like JoJo - I have tears welling up right now. It is nice that Rubin will have such a great roll model.
I have chills and tears.....beautiful.
Post a Comment