The Roberts in Korea

more of Sarah's Graduation

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sarah's graduation ceremony was a fun event.  So many good memories, friends and activities.  Here are some more pics from that special day:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sarah and Becca singing at graduation

Sarah's high school graduation was a special day.  As a dad, I (Ryan) couldn't help thinking, "could it get any better?"  But it did!  Sarah and Becca were asked to sing at Sarah's graduation ceremony.  They sang a beautiful song (For Good) and they did a wonderful job.  What a joy it was for Dina and I to see Sarah graduate and to hear Sarah and Becca sing together.  Take a look at the video below:

 

 

 

 

 

Sarah's High School Graduation

On Thursday, May 29, 2014, Sarah Roberts graduated from high school.  We are so proud of Sarah and the way that she lived her life throughout high school.  She was involved in sports, music, drama and theater.  She worked hard and excelled in her academics, in her friendships, in her character, she prioritized people, grew in her walk with Jesus and was a blessing to all around her. No regrets.  We love and celebrate Sarah! 

we have visitors!

We are happy here in Korea!  Becca and her friends, Christy and Kraymer, flew into South Korea on Wednesday and we are enjoying their visit.  During their first 24 hours we took them out for some late night Gong Cha (tea), we ate some delicious food at Jaeyoung's place and we visited the old TCIS campus in O Jung Dong. They are battling jet lag, but we are keeping them busy.

 

a great day with Mr. Cho

Last Sunday I enjoyed a great time hiking and bike riding at Seonyu Islands, located on the west coast of South Korea. My friend, Mr. Cho, led me on this grand adventure.  We started out early in the morning and drove for an hour and a half to the city of Gunsan where we boarded a ferry for an hour long ride out to the islands. 

The first thing we did was rent some bikes to ride around on the many trails and bridges that connected the various islands.  Our first stop was at the base of Daejonbang Mountain.  We parked our bikes and climbed to the top of the mountain and enjoyed a spectacular view of the ocean and the nearby islands.

From there we rode from island to island, taking in the sights of the ocean, the beaches, the rock formations and the wildlife.  Lunch included a stop at a small restaurant serving raw fish, some spicy tofu soup and a bowl of white rice.  For dessert we had a Snickers bar.

After a great day of seeing the sights, taking pictures, talking, laughing and relaxing, we boarded the ferry and started our long journey home.  At the end of the drive Mr. Cho dropped me off at my apartment.  As I walked into our building I was tired, sore and thankful for the chance to share such a fun adventure with a dear friend.

pre Prom prep

In the previous post you saw all of the glitz and glamour of the Prom participants, but like all great art, there is lots of time and work put in before the finished product is realized.  There are toes to be painted, boutonnieres and corsages to be created, ties to be tied and final touches to be made before the pictures are taken and "Prom" happens.  Here is a glimpse:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TCIS Prom 2014

 

It was fun to celebrate with Sarah and all her friends as they got ready for and participated in the TCIS Prom this year.  Here are some pics:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

shipping out

"The days are long, but the years are short."  It seems like just yesterday that we were packing up our twelve boxes, our two little girls and anxiously and excitedly making our way to a new adventure in South Korea.  Click HERE to see a post from 2006.

We are scheduled to fly out of South Korea one month from tomorrow.  Yesterday a shipping company came to our apartment and packed up most of our "stuff."  Our stuff will take a long boat ride across the Pacific, then a winding journey through California, Nevada, Utah and eventually end up on the doorstep of our home in Idaho.

We have been living here in Korea for eight years--it is amazing to realize the "stuff" that we have collected over time.  If our shipment makes it safely over sea and by land, we will put it all to good use in the next adventure that God gives us.

For the next few weeks we will be living out of the very few things that we can carry with us on the airplane.  But through it all we are living out of abundance as we carry in our hearts the memories, adventures, friendships and blessings of our time in South Korea.

Sarah singing in the TCIS Musical

Sarah played the part of "Mabel" in the TCIS production of the "Pirates of Penzance."  She did a fantastic job.  Here is a little clip for you to enjoy.

 

student of the month

Since its my blog, I (Ryan) can brag if I want to.  Sarah recently received the student of the month award for the month of April in the TCIS secondary school.  She has had a great senior year.  She has made a positive contribution to the school community in many ways, kept up with her studies and always has time for friends and a kind word.  We are proud of Sarah!