My son turned 7 last June 9th. The child that once nestled in my bossom is now entering his early boyhood. (sigh) … We celebrated this special day with the usual Korean family tradition. Grandma prepared a wonderful feast for the family and Grandpa gave a generous cash gift for Mi-Kha’s account.

Daddy’s gifts include a fluffy knapsack from Australia and a video cellphone that he can use in case of emergency. I got him a motley assortment of things that a boy his age might need (i.e. Landrover soccer shoes, Ralph Lauren- Polo sunvisor and cap, leather belt, cotton polo shirt and of course his request– a science factbook based on the hit program called NUMBER 1). Mi-kha jumped for joy when he saw the book, thanked me with a hug and a kiss, then he retreated to his room to read. The same wonderful gesture he had accorded his Dad when hubby first presented his gift. To show appreciation to his grandparents, he feasted on his grandma’s ‘kalbi’ with gusto.

That night, Mi-Kha thanked everyone for making him happy on his birthday. Little did he know, that it was he who opened a fountain of joy for us. We will be forever grateful to the Lord for entrusting a precious child like Mi-Kha onto our care.