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bittersweet homecoming / Dec 14, 03:20 PM
i think i’m about ready for christmas break, and i’m sure a lot of other mission year folks are as well.
it’s hard not to get distracted with thoughts about going back home, getting to wear sandals in 70 degree california weather, drinking soy chai lattes and eating mounds of sushi. oh yeah, seeing all my friends and family will be good too :)
but one thing i need to remind myself constantly is that this trip back home shouldn’t be seen as my “escape” from my life here. yeah, i’m blessed to have enough monies to catch a plane and leave for a couple weeks, but unfortunately my neighbors and homeless clients don’t get that choice to “escape” and have a relaxing few weeks.
seeing how much i am looking forward to going home, i realize how far i am from being this radical, social activist hippie free spirit unmaterialistic blah blah whatever that i think i am. it’s like, dang, i can’t even handle four months of this lifestyle without stressin’ and whining about going home.
but i thank God nonetheless for this opportunity to refresh and revitalize my spirit, and to return to Atlanta with a newfound sense of purpose and conviction.
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good thoughts and reflections. i feel the same way. its so easy to be content with simplicity when i’m not surrounded by wealth and abundance. going home will be an interesting experience, i’m sure.
By lindsey france (chicago) / Dec 14, 05:34 PM / #
hey joyce, hope your break was awesome! we got back and were pleasantly greeted by you and Ann’s package!! THANKS SO MUCH! You two are awesome! and i hope that 2nd tri brings you more deeply good things. if you have time, shoot me an email, because i dont think i have your email address… anyway, take care girlie!
ps: i love unicorns!
By Annette / Jan 16, 04:29 PM / #