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Is very bitter-sweet. (No time to write more.  Sorry!)

Your brand new Jenessa has just gotten off the plane.  After the hugs, the laughing, and the tears, one question reigns supreme–“What do I do with her now?”  She is probably very different than the person you remember and you … Continue reading →

This past week was not the best for missionary work.  Not a lot of people want to meet the week before a three-day national holiday.  Or talk to you on the street, etc.  So we found ways to make it … Continue reading →

Hello from Dynami Busan!  (That’s Busan’s slogan.  Every city in Korea has a one word English slogan–“Yes! Gumi,” “Smiling Geumjeong”–okay, so Guemjeong is an area in Busan, but the areas have slogans too.  I can’t remember what Jinnhae and Daegu’s … Continue reading →

One month from today your time, I will be arriving into the Seatac International Airport.  One month from yesterday my time, I will be leaving Korea on a plane for Tokyo and then on to America.  That is all very … Continue reading →

Hello from Busan, which is oh-so-much warmer than Gumi!  And a whole lot dirtier, louder and bigger.    Especially since we cover three areas.  That means:  three English classes, two weekly service activities, three area books, etc.  You get the … Continue reading →

I had this really epic blog planned out, but I find that I have no time, so it probably won’t be as good as I (or you) had hoped.  Sorry about that.   Firstly, I got some epic letters today–my … Continue reading →

What?  Are the Gumi Sisters just a couple of massive slobs?  Is that what you are asking after seeing those photos?  No!  Of course not!  We are clean!!!!  Swear it!  What are those photos, then? you are probably now asking … Continue reading →

Happy Birthday to us all!!!!  Aka Happy New Year!  Tomorrow marks my 27th birthday in Korean age.  I am NOT looking forward to telling people that I am 27.  I will be glad to get back to America and be 25 … Continue reading →

1.  jenessa and sister cutler at the mission christmas party 2.  andong elders (struhs and quist) with their present from the (lovely) gumi sisters! 3.  gift for the kimcheon elders (ahn young gyeun and charles)! 4.  jessa decking the halls … Continue reading →