Well..... I woke up this morning to the surprise of my life... I was barely awake, and checked my computer to look something up really quick, and Rebecca IM'd me: "Daniel... I found your brother."
Wow... It took a moment for the surprise to settle in.
Just last night (our night), I had asked her about my brother's name. I had tried finding him on Facebook before, but no luck. I was searching only using English... I thought maybe I should try using Hangul. But, I wasn't sure what the Hangul was, so I had asked Rebecca. She gave me the correct characters, but then did a search on Cyworld for 'Huh Chang-Wook' (in Hangul, obviously). She msg'd every guy that came up that was about our age... This was just last night... She got some responses, but nothing concerning me.
But, this morning (her evening), she got back to me... She had talked to my brother on the phone! She asked some good questions... And got my brother's Cyworld and mini-page and stuff. She got some pictures, too...
So... My mother is healthy and well, and it seems my brother is doing well, too. My father, though, passed away when I was 15-16 (maybe even 17? Gotta get clarification on the age). I kind of had a feeling about that... But, Rebecca was able to send my brother some pics of me. He says I look a lot like my father! He apparently looks a lot more like my mother, though. They were really excited to hear about me and glad to hear I am ok and not angry at them. Haha... And then they were asking about her! Funny...
So, she is going to go visit them. They live in Seoul, about 20 minutes away from where I was staying! She's gonna go visit during Chuseok and give them some gifts and talk. She gets to meet my parents first! Kinda funny, but she gets to meet my parents before I do.
So... Pictures!
That would be my brother... I don't have a more recent pic yet, but should get plenty, soon. He definitely looks like my brother! I looked quite similar when I was that age. ...And that would be my mom. She was hot! Haha... Somebody already asked, 'so, what happened to you?' :P
Not sure how recent these next two pics are... But, that's my mum. First... She looks nothing like I would have thought... My first thought was, 'I don't look anything at all like her!' And second, she looks younggggg... I know these pics might be a little older... But, she should be 48-49 now! But... That is my mom... You shouldn't have to wait 25 years to see your mom for the first time......
She looks like a college student! She is very pretty... I felt shock at first... I was expecting like, an old, wrinkled ahjumah or something... I guess that's how most adoptees find their parents? But, 48-49 really isn't that old... And... well, she looks young! I still can't believe she is my mom... But, that's her...
I post this pic b/c it's a pretty straight-on pic of my face... There is some resemblance (even if it's only a tiny bit), don't you think? Just a little. But, in hearing that I look mostly like my dad... I really want to see what he looked like... My brother said I was tall and handsome... I can't wait to hear more about my mom...
And, if you know me, this will make you laugh... But, this is my brother's car! He's really into car tuning!!
It looks pretty good! Tastefully done, thankfully... Haha... I hear he designs jewelry, and he's kinda artsy, too.
If you don't know me that well, well, here was my car:
Blood is thicker than water, no? Wow... Just wow... (If you're wondering, I'm sure my car woulda whipped his! Hehe... Then again, he didn't blow his up. :P )
Anyways... I was on Skype with Rebecca when I looked at these pics... I am so thankful for her, and for God just doing things the way He does. How perfect could it be? We're both shocked at how quickly He is moving... My excitement is sky-high, and my emotions are all over the place... Definitely a day to celebrate!
God willing, I hope I can get a chance to visit soon...
Well... I will be updating as things go along... So, this blog isn't ready to be closed any time soon. :)
That is awesome! I can't believe he's a car guy too, either! You're mom is very pretty too... I hope things go well and you'll be able to talk to her (At least through translator, probably through Rebecca). I'm happy for your Mr! How cool would it be if things happen and you guys are able to meet! God is definitely Great!
ReplyDeleteWE NEED TO CELEBRATE!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow. You'd better hold on to this Rebecca with all your might, she's a keeper.
ReplyDeleteYou bet I'll hold on to Rebecca..... She might have to kill me to get rid of me. :P
ReplyDeleteWhat a story of hope sometimes when we walk with God a new story of healing can be written thanks Daniel..
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