Language Barrier

Troubleshooting my notebook is difficult for me. The "Devices and Printers" reads "The driver for unknown device is not installed. Install the latest driver for the device." The problem is the website where I bought my laptop is in Korean language and no translation is available. I asked the help of Yun Kangdosanim. He led me up to the "Product Driver Download" but when we clicked the button, there was no response. Instead, there was message appearing at the left side bottom of my screen, "javascript: DownLoadCheck0;". I don't know the meaning of that message. I suspect that maybe my web browser is not compatible with the Toshiba site. I am using Google Chrome. I am thinking of downloading the needed driver later through Internet Explorer. I hope that will work.

An Angel Rescued Me

Yu Chundosanim is like an angel sent by the Lord to help me. She asked early this morning how was my purchased of hand phone. I told her my difficulty in understanding the phone. She instructed me how to use it until I was able to call to the Philippines. She also helped me fix my Internet connection and that's why I can blog now.  

New Day

Today, I can start a new day. I am almost tempted to think that I woke up from the wrong side of the bed. I didn't want to get up. My body was heavy. I felt sad.

I am thinking maybe somebody in the office can help me understand how my hand phone works. Perhaps the money I spent is not wasted after all. If not, I can keep it until I return to the Philippines. My kids would have plenty of ways to use this phone. It could be a great toy for them. 

Very Unhappy

I was very unhappy yesterday. I was not able to finish writing "The Intelligent Woman's Guide to Inflation" and at the same time I felt that my day was wasted. I went to Ansan with my other co-teachers to buy a second hand cellphone. I also bought two international calling cards. All in all, I spent 70,000 won.

Such expenses is unusual for me since I arrived here in South Korea. I never spend money for gadget except for my laptop, which I consider necessary for my ministry here in Yaksu. But it appears that the money I spent is wasted for as I returned home last night, I tested the phone, but was not able to contact my children.

Feeling Tired and Exhausted?

Are you tired of your routine work and in taking care of your children? Find your strength in God. Follow the example of the psalmist. He said, "Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever" (Psalm 73:25-26).

5 Things I was Thankful Yesterday

During our evening meeting, I was able to recapitulate the learning I had the past week. This kind of meeting is a regular activity of Yaksu Church. These are the 5 things I am thankful for:

• For Rev. Sul, Dong Ju, the Senior Pastor of Yaksu Presbyterian Church, ownership is a very important ministry value. He said "Don't say, 'Yaksu Church'; say instead, 'Our Church' ".
• Pray harder all the more despite the fact that people are giving generously even in time of economic difficulty
• Leadership is all about tapping the potential and skills of other people and maximizing them to supplement your weakness. You cannot have all the talents in the world. You need the expertise of others.
• I am reminded again of Rev. Sul's 3 core values: health, prayer and work. He did not say this; I just observe them the way he does the ministry. In terms of work, excellence is his standard.
• I am thankful to the Lord for sending MunHee Kim to Yaksu Church to be our interpreter. I hope and pray that she will stay long. 

Thank you Lord, I am done reading this essay

I am now finished reading the 10 pages essay, "The Intelligent Woman's Guide to Inflation". I'll share it once I am done writing my reflection on it.