Nothing beats having family close by, and Sarah and I have had the immense blessing of having family around here in Daegu over the past few weeks.
The family (L to R)- me, Wanda, Sarah, Brian, and George
Since the middle of August, Sarah's mom has been here with us, helping us raise our newborn son, and helping alleviate much of the stress and challenges that first-time parents face, specifically in the face of the unique challenge of going through all of this in a foreign country.
Sarah's mom Wanda with Liam
Sarah's mom is a rock! She has taught us so much so quickly about how to care for a baby, and she has truly been an amazing support system. We are extremely blessed!
Last week, Sarah's dad George and brother Brian arrived in Korea. Having the additional family around has allowed us the freedom to do more active outings and fun events, showing them the ropes of life in Korea.
Brian and I are a Samsung Lions baseball game
We've had an amazing week or so, climbing a mountain, catching a baseball game, attending a body painting festival, watching a 4D film, walking around a beautiful lake while the sun sets, enjoying Korean BBQ, experiencing a dog & cat cafe, visiting a trick art gallery, walking around traditional markets, and introducing Sarah's brother to the uniquely Korean experience of a multi-bang (a Karaoke, video game, and movie room all in one).
Me at the Trick Art Gallery at EWorld in Daegu
The body painting festival at Duryu Park in Daegu
We also officially booked our flights home to America this week. We officially leave Korea on Thursday, September 20th.
It's been an AMAZING 13 months, and having family around for the last month has truly made this a grand finale!!
