Yesterday my Kindergarten boys nearly brought me to tears in the middle of Math class. We were counting bicycles which led to a discussion about bicycles; what color bicycle do YOU have? They all told me about what kind of bicycles they have and asked me if I have a bicycle. I replied that yes, I have a bicycle, but not here at my Korean house, my bicycle is at my American house. Little Denny then asked if my mommy was at my American house too? I said yes, my mommy is far away at my American house. Immediately they all started petting my hands and saying, “It’s OK, Teacher, it’s OK.”

Brandon then said, “Teacher, me Brandon and David and David (yes, I have two Davids) and Denny and Sean, I love you together.” And they all chimed in and said, “I love you, Teacher” and “It’s OK.” 

Thank you Jesus, for tiny words of comfort.