Hello all,
We have a South Korean exchange student with us as of this past Monday, Jan11th. Her name is Laura (Hyebin Seo, here actual name). She is 15 years old but in America she would be 14 yrs because at birth in Korea, she is 1 year old already. What a wonderful addition to our family for 4 weeks. Laura goes to middle school with Mary and my Laura, attending classes alongside Mary. She brought her saxophone, enjoys putting puzzles together (which we love too), eating pizza and loves to write. She prints English very well and speaks pretty good English. We too are learning Korean and she laughs at our struggles with the language. I see a very great friendship bond being made with my children. We will definitely stay in touch and foresee trips to Korea in some fashion to see her in the future. Laura is a Christian and requested a Christian family to stay with through this exchange program. The school thought of us and we are blessed because of it.
Here is Laura, Mary and Laura the first day in Coeur d'Alene.
Here she is with my girls along with Dawson. She loves Dawson and our cat Smeagle too! Her family does not have pets so to have them laying around near by is new but very fun for her.
Laura traveled with other Korean students. Here are two friends of hers, Rosi and Stella who are staying with Jessica (on the far right) as part of the exchange program.My Grandson Luke is doing well. There was concern about his weight. He lost a pound and a half after coming home but has now rebounded. He is a big eater and sleeps alot. He is a very good baby for Michelle and Nathan. What a blessing to have a new Grandson. Her are some new pictures of Luke.
Try and focus Luke!
Bundled up and ready to go!
Awwwww! My dad!
3 comments:
Hello Vetschs!
What a wonderful addition having Laura in your family!! Your house and hearts are never too full are they? You guys are such awesome, gracious and giving people!!!!!!!!! I'm sure it's quite an experience to have an exchange student, how fun!! Luke is absolutely an adorable little guy and Nathan definitely looks like a very proud dad! It sounds as though you're enjoying everyone, what a blessing. Have a great time!
Love and hugs,
Lisa
Hi, Doug and all,
Yes, it's a great experience to have an exchange student. We had five Japanese students (one at a time) of about age 14 stay with us when Erin was at home - always an interesting and enriching experience. Now, I teach English to a South Korean woman named Maggie. She has two boys in the local high school. It is always a learning experience for us, too. I know you will enjoy Laura's stay. Once in a while serve rice with your meal - the Japanese girls told us that they really missed having rice!
Best wishes to all! Judy and Patrick
Hi dad!! Thanks for updating the blog with pictures of Laura and the family. I really wish that I could come and visit and meet her, but work keeps me here till the end of Feb. Love you dad and talk to you soon.
Leah
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