I officially have less than a week before I leave for South Korea. And I’m starting to get nervous. Real Nervous! But I’ve been excited for so long about this, and never really nervous about it, so I guess it’s only fitting that the nervousness is finally kicking in.
I’m sitting in my den with my new laptop watching my #2 movie of all time: “Millennium Mambo.” One of the things I like so much about this film is that it’s all about this girl leaving her bad situation, and struggling to find a new life. Now don’t get me wrong, I love it in Philly. I always have. I’m going to miss it so much. I’m going to miss my family, my friends, my work, my school, everything. But at the same time, a see a bright future ahead of me and I’m trying to take hold of it.
At this point, I really couldn’t justify staying in Philly. I don’t want to get into the film industry at this point in my life (maybe later). And there’s no other jobs I’d want to have in the area. I also don’t want to keep living with my parents (even though their great), but I couldn’t afford to just rent an apartment right now either. So this job in Korea seems like the best thing for me right now.
And more than anything else, I know it will force me more than ever, to rely on God. It already has in so many ways. I’ve had a lot of hassles trying to get everything worked out for this trip, and it’s made me just totally rely on Christ to get me where he wants me to go. And I’m ready. I’m ready for a change.
But I will need everyone’s prayers! I know this job will challenge me in ways like never before, and I’m sure at times I’ll be incredibly home sick. That’s why I’ll need all the support I’ll get. Please pray that I like my job and am halfway decent at it. Pray that I find a good church there. And pray that I stay strong in Christ and represent him well wherever I go.
Here’s a pic I took with my “new camera J ” of some great guys I’ve spent this summer with. I’m excited to post many more pictures with new friends I make when I get there, and hopefully with old friends as well that I meet up with in Seoul.
3 comments:
Mark, even though I didn't get to hang out with you much at all this last year and we didn't really get to talk before you left for Korea, I'm really going to miss you. My heart has this odd tension in it about you going. I'm really happy for you, I truly am. It is going to rock your world in so many good ways.
So there's the excitement I feel about you going, then there's the sadness I feel about you leaving and me staying here in the USA. I long to do what you're doing - relocate to another place in this world and stay there for a long time. But for at least the next 3 years, I have to stay in the USA. Is it sinful to want to experience what you're going to experience?
Actually, there is a good chance that when I do my clinical rotations (1.5 years from now) I could do some international ones! Maybe I'll get to Asia still! You'll be home by then (maybe), so I won't get to see you there.
I don't have to tell you to stay in touch with the Lord while you're there, as I have seen you grow closer and closer to Him throughout these last few years. I have no doubts that relationship will continue to be strengthened. I also know that the Spirit is alive and ACTIVE in Korea right now.
Be safe, stay in touch (which is hard, but worthwhile to do), and give us an address so'z we can send you care packages. Shoot me a line every now and then if you're not too busy: philip.carhart@gmail.com.
I love you brother, and I know you are going to love it over there. Peace out!
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Hey Hey Mark,
Wow. This is huge. I'm not really sure what to say. I am so proud of you for taking this step and I am excited to hear about the opportunities that you will have this year. Take lots of pictures! I will keep you in my prayers
P.S. - I visited CHina Wok yesterday and our favorite resturaunt owner remembered my usual order! I am totally in love with her. Thanks for all the great times at the Wok!
P.S.S. - The new edition of Beardy was amazing! WEE OOH WEE
Hey Mark,
I'm so excited for you! This i amazing. A dream come true which just makes me really happy for you and I think selfishly I feel reassured that some day I will be able to travel and see the places that I love and want to experience.
You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
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