It is hard to explain expat life to someone who has never experienced it.

You move to a foreign country where you know no one.....and I mean NO ONE! Then you enroll your child in a school where you have no idea who the teachers are kin to or who they taught in the past. And then, you run the risk of no restaurants serving sweet tea! Talk about culture shock!

We have been lucky enough to move into a foreigners compound. We have people from all countries and all walks of life here. Needless to say, I am one of the few who grew up in the country in South Mississippi.

I wear my "Southern Belle" shirts, one of which says 'Hey Ya'll' on the back. I don't worry too much about manicures and pedicures. I don't have a maid or a nanny. I don't even have a car.

When my family tells folks that I am in South Korea, they automatically think I am on the mission field. That is not totally false.

Yes, we are here with my husband's job, which is on a project team building drillships. But we knew God was up to something when He led us to take this job.

We have been able to help continue a student Christian club at our son's school which was started by a precious couple from South Africa who were teachers here.
We now help with the children's church with a worship group here on the compound.  We are able to interact with so many people on a daily basis.

My reason for this blog is this:

I could have viewed this move as one of the worst things in life. Yes, I miss my family terribly, both in Mississippi and Texas. I miss sweet tea, fried catfish, strawberries year around, Pam cooking spray, Crisco shortening, an array of canned and frozen veggies, and a cheap gallon of ice cream. I miss driving my own car. I miss knowing the language. I miss my friends. I miss my church.

But, God has blessed me beyond measure here....
He called me here for a purpose....or maybe many purposes. I just have to be willing to be used. And, I can see my husband more that 3 months out of the year.

What could be better than to follow God's leading?

I am now taking Korean class. I have several friends I can call on to help me interpret for me. I have become part of a new family here. I can be used to help others who are new here. I can help them feel like family.

So, no matter what situation God has you in.....He calls you to be content in whatever season you are in. He loves you and cares for you more than you can ever imagine.

Let Him use you in this season of life. I'm sure not going to let this season pass and miss what He could have done here in Korea...I want to be a part of it! :)