Hey man, how yah doing? It's Uncle Leif here, just putting a time capsule on the Internet, hoping that one day you'll read it. It's almost your second birthday. You were born on May fifth, which, as you probably know, is Children's Day in Korea. I thought it would be mighty swell to tell you about what's going on right now so that you could look back on this and compare what's happened with what's happening.
Your awesome family :) |
Just hanging out |
Another thing about us that I hope you'll pick up on is that we are trying to influence the world to be a better place. Your parents have a thorough knowledge of history, cultures, society and politics. We're all working on something big: to make the world a safe and bright place for people to live in. A world where you are judged on the content of your character, like in that famous speech. It can be difficult having a Korean mom and an American father in places where people think having a mixed-ethnic background is wrong. I pray this will not always be the case. 2013 is not an end; it is a beginning.
Now what do you think you're thinking about? |
This is what the people fighting the good fight do: we acknowledge our roots but also find out as much as we can about our surroundings. Welcome to the world, my man. It can be a scary place, but still it is filled with beauty and mystery. There's so much to do, and so much to learn. I see the determination in your eyes whenever I visit, and I know that you have an incredible experience waiting for you out in the world.
Let freedom shine,
Uncle Leif.
1: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, August 28, 1963.
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Oh my, Leif. Very nicely spoken. Almost made me cry! Shine is so lucky to have such wonderful parents that encourage learning and broadening the mind. It also looks like you are a big part of Shine's life and will be able to show him new horizons.
ReplyDeleteI'm proud to know Raymond and Su and look forward to meeting Shine when they make a trip to the States.
Sherry (Raymond's Other Mother)