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| I've been in Seoul just over 8 months now and it seems like honestly a blink of an eye. Thinking about it now it's been a blessed time and one that I truly see God's hand leading me. First learning Korean at Sogang University and making some pretty amazing friends there. Also attending Jubilee Church which has helped me immensely in refocusing my attention on God. I have also taken on more responsibility such as being a leader of a BSF (bible study fellowship) group and just helping out were need be. As imperfect as I am, I feel that in setting my relationship right with the Lord I feel in more control of myself. For a time there I was kinda feeling the tug of the world, but the Lord got me through it.
One thing I am still adjusting to is the continually leaving of people I have become close to. One thing one knows about Korea is that people continually come and go, the lack of stability can sometimes be a hard pill to swallow. I've only been here a short while, but already 2 of my closest friends have left Korea. Tonight we had a going away party for my compadre, partner in crime Paulo. He's off to Hong Kong to be blessing and light to that place. Must say I've only known him for a short while, but he has become as close to me as one can come. I will definitely remember all the laughs we had, never a dull moment....just remembering the time when we were asked if we were ready to get married by some young girl's and as we looked at each other Paulo replied in his Brazilian accent,"if not were doooomed." Yeah one can definitely become a little gun shy in trying to get close to people, but I realize that being here in Seoul that you can't let that stop you from letting God open doors to friendships however short lived they might be and friendships however shortlived are blessings that's for sure.
When people ask me how long am I here I always reply, I live here, but you never know. I also say that I'm open to God opening the door for me here. Already he has provided for me in so many ways. I have an amazing new apartment to live in, great friends and a church that I love. Yeah life is good and in just serving God I feel that he will open doors for the other areas of my life I need help in, such as long term career here in Seoul (at the present he has provided more than abundantly) and of course a wife. Yeah it's going to take divine intervention, but that's the best way yes?
Yeah I'm here in Seoul maybe for a little while, maybe for life. Regardless I'm happy.
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| So what's new in the exciting life of Patton Nam? I guess most importantly I am finding a close group of friends to grow closer with and also I am being blessed in so many different ways. I must admit I have been a bit tired these days and I'm happy to take tonight off. As for what I did/doing I read some, did laundry, did QT and now I'm prepping a conversation class I teach tomorrow. Sounds pretty boring, but believe me it's a great thing to be alone sometimes and just recharge. Life in Seoul can be hectic, but it's a good hectic.
Also am really excited that my good friend Phil and his wife Patty are coming to Seoul tomorrow. It's been a long time since I've seen him and meeting his wife for the first time is going to be amazing. As for other aspects of my life just trying to grow in the Lord and be a man of God. Churchwise Jubilee is growing (300 and counting) and I was totally blessed today at church. Today we had a baby dedication and then the married couples ministry sang a song for the congregation. Just seeing them made me realize that our church is becoming more diverse and that it's a blessing to have the married couples. I guess back home I have a lot of friends who are married and it was a nice reminder of them back home.
What else to talk about? I'm still doing the dinner party thing, made some kalbi jim and it was tasty. Nothing better than kalbi having smaller/intimate dinner parties are great. As for everything else, I hope everyone is well and these days I've been on Facebook more. It really is addictive. Or maybe I'm just missing my friends in TO.
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| My first week of no school! It was different I must say, I did have to wake up at 6am a few days for work, but all in all it was nice to not have to study. Really tho I need to stay on top of my Korean, don't want to lose all that I've learned. As for everything else I've been running more and it's nice that I have some people to run with. On Monday running with Wilson, James and Paulo was great, except that we all swallowed some bugs that were swarming that night. I notice the difference in that I can feel my lungs capacity really improving in fitness, next thing my body. Yes I can do this, turn back the clock!
As for work it's fun and I have no complaints. Still in the process of finding more positions to fill my time, but I know God provides. I actually have an interview for a teaching position at Ewha Woman's University language center. It's not teaching adults, but that's okay, I love kids and they love me!
As for church and the way God is blessing me, I'm finding my niche. Running club is going well, production team duties are cool. I'm also going to start a Jubilee Supper club. For those people who like fine dining, dinner parties and who were born in 1980 or older. Still determining who to invite? Also I want to start a small bible study with a few brothers. Want to really delve into the word, plus having accountability is crucial to growing in holiness
Well that's it for now, oh yeah I'm still hooked on Heroes, why is the season over 
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| I'm still alive doing well. I'm done school for now, gonna try to survive the heat of summer here in Seoul. As for everything else life is good, will do a longer update later, this week is just swamped. Otherwise take care.
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| Just got back from the airport to see my great friend Jane off...sigh...Kinda funny how we became friends, I guess it was just that Jane was sooo friendly and willing to hang out with me (thank you Mindy for introducing us). If you don't know Jane, the first thing you notice about her is her really soft and easy going personality. She's the kinda person who always has a nice thing to say about everyone. I don't think I've ever heard her say anything bad about anyone. Yeah she is like a sister to me, I can say that her and my friend Tina are the only girl's that are like that to me. God blesses all of us with friendships that are truly blessed and I am truly thankful. I'll definitely miss the ribbing she ocassionally gives me over my pronunciation of Pasta (she thinks Canadians have a funny accent) and just all the stupidness we engaged in. We laughed so much it was always fun to hang out with her, plus I never felt uneasy about just being myself around her, that is definitely a gift some people have.
Yeah what more can I say except that my prayers are with her, her Father and family. I know whatever happens that God is using this for his Purpose. I guess Seoul is like that one moment your here and the next your gone. One thing I realize is that time is precious, make the most out of it....
On the way to the airport, strangely enough it wasn't bittersweet, no tears, just joy. I guess we all just felt we this wasn't the end that we would be seeing her one day.
Yeah Jane in her element 
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