2017.6 월 소식지
페이지 정보
본문
Sarang Hab Ni Da. I love you.
The obvious story in Haiti.
This is destiny!
The travel takes me to a faraway land in Haiti which takes more than 24 hours of flight time. Upon the opening of the Kkottongnae Haiti, I have promised Fr. Jung that I will be visiting. Then my life in Australia extended longer than my initial plan of 2 years, so years passed by with my promise still remaining in my to-do list.
My new life in Australia was not an easy road. My faith has shattered while the loneliness grew. The darkness continued to grow within me. Even at my lonely moments, I did not bother to find Him who could heal me and I believed that everything was possible at my own will.
But after all these years, I eventually ended up back in Kkottongnae.
I did not understand a single thing when I met people who spoke Creole. But I still greeted them with a smile.
I am a resident of Kkottongnae. I have dedicated my youthful years in Kkottongnae, starting as a teenager and well into my 20s. It was a place that welcomed me even when I did not have anything to contribute, a place that accepted me as who I am – so I call Kkottongnae my home. As the runaway son found its way back home, I returned to Kkottongnae after all these years and once again, I found myself.
“Hello. My name is Lucy. I will be living here for the next 2 weeks.” After the morning mass, my heart melted at the sight of the mamas who greeted me. My heart was unlocked! For the 2 weeks, I have met and spoke with many residents and continued to love them.
Inside the village, you repeatedly met the same people. But they always greeted me with a hug or a hand shake as if it was the first time I am meeting them. “I am happy.” “Thank you.” “I will pray for you.” Even though I did not speak Creole, I understood that the purpose of every conversation for them is to show gratitude. “What are they so thankful for,” I wondered.
Where will I receive such love?
In every mass, prayers, retreat, and moments during my stay, there was one message that kept resonating within me: “At His will.” Maybe this visit to Kkottongnae Haiti was a gift and a blessing from God. Maybe he sent me here to renew my faith, to love my neighbors, and to live at His will. Maybe that is why He sent me to such a faraway land.
It has already been a month since my return. However, it still feels as if Tiga would come running towards me, pronouncing my name in a special way he only knows how; meet Danis at 2 o’clock to paint houses; and meet Jacqueline and mamas to sing together.
On the day of my departure, I have promised that I will return again in 2 years. It has been so long since I have encountered such a happy farewell. I have loved and received so much love in return that I was able to leave so happily. Thank you for giving me so much love. I would like to thank all the residents, staff and religious members. I love you!
I have loved to my fullest extent. My life in Haiti was a miracle!
The obvious story in Haiti.
This is destiny!
The travel takes me to a faraway land in Haiti which takes more than 24 hours of flight time. Upon the opening of the Kkottongnae Haiti, I have promised Fr. Jung that I will be visiting. Then my life in Australia extended longer than my initial plan of 2 years, so years passed by with my promise still remaining in my to-do list.
My new life in Australia was not an easy road. My faith has shattered while the loneliness grew. The darkness continued to grow within me. Even at my lonely moments, I did not bother to find Him who could heal me and I believed that everything was possible at my own will.
But after all these years, I eventually ended up back in Kkottongnae.
I did not understand a single thing when I met people who spoke Creole. But I still greeted them with a smile.
I am a resident of Kkottongnae. I have dedicated my youthful years in Kkottongnae, starting as a teenager and well into my 20s. It was a place that welcomed me even when I did not have anything to contribute, a place that accepted me as who I am – so I call Kkottongnae my home. As the runaway son found its way back home, I returned to Kkottongnae after all these years and once again, I found myself.
“Hello. My name is Lucy. I will be living here for the next 2 weeks.” After the morning mass, my heart melted at the sight of the mamas who greeted me. My heart was unlocked! For the 2 weeks, I have met and spoke with many residents and continued to love them.
Inside the village, you repeatedly met the same people. But they always greeted me with a hug or a hand shake as if it was the first time I am meeting them. “I am happy.” “Thank you.” “I will pray for you.” Even though I did not speak Creole, I understood that the purpose of every conversation for them is to show gratitude. “What are they so thankful for,” I wondered.
Where will I receive such love?
In every mass, prayers, retreat, and moments during my stay, there was one message that kept resonating within me: “At His will.” Maybe this visit to Kkottongnae Haiti was a gift and a blessing from God. Maybe he sent me here to renew my faith, to love my neighbors, and to live at His will. Maybe that is why He sent me to such a faraway land.
It has already been a month since my return. However, it still feels as if Tiga would come running towards me, pronouncing my name in a special way he only knows how; meet Danis at 2 o’clock to paint houses; and meet Jacqueline and mamas to sing together.
On the day of my departure, I have promised that I will return again in 2 years. It has been so long since I have encountered such a happy farewell. I have loved and received so much love in return that I was able to leave so happily. Thank you for giving me so much love. I would like to thank all the residents, staff and religious members. I love you!
I have loved to my fullest extent. My life in Haiti was a miracle!
- 이전글2017.5 소식지 17.09.12
- 다음글2017.7월 소식지 17.09.12
댓글목록
등록된 댓글이 없습니다.
