My Family Story

In the Love of Mother

My dad was the oldest son. After my mom got married to my dad, she looked after her parents-in-law, brothers and sisters-in-law, and her five children, and also did the farming work. I think she was destined to work a…

Kim Sun-ho from Incheon, Korea

A Warm Day

One day, I had a sudden pain on my back; I couldn’t even move or talk. When evening came, the pain got worse. There were pile of dishes and housework to do but I had to lie down on bed.…

Seo Hyeon-ju from Incheon, Korea

Confession in Thirty-Seven Years

My mother got married at the age of twenty-four when she was young and beautiful, and lived in a remote countryside where even buses did not operate, taking care of her parents-in-law, brother-in-law, husband, and three kids. As she was…

Park Yeong-gyeong from Gumi, Korea

My Husband’s Prayer

Before I received the truth, I had little conversation with my husband. But, after meeting God, my family has changed a lot. Since Heavenly Father and Mother changed my gloomy life, my husband saw my change and came to believe…

Oh Hye-in from Uijeongbu, Korea

Yielding Is Easy If You Love

“How many times have I told you what I want from you is not a good grade but your getting along with each other?” This is what I say every time my children quarrel. My son and daughter who are…

Gwon Sun-hye from Daegu, Korea

Breakfast for My Husband

I am not a morning person, so I couldn’t prepare breakfast for my husband to eat before he left for work. Even on the day I woke up early because I couldn’t sleep well, my husband was more concerned about…

Kim Yun-ok from Hwaseong, Korea

Family Changes by Efforts

Whenever I came back home, being exhausted, my wife must have felt sorry for me because she said, “Welcome home! Tired, right?” or “Oh, you’re home. I missed you.” She always welcomed me with a bright look. But I used…

Baek Gwang-wun from Gimpo, Korea

What Can I Give You?

I was getting ready for work when my five-year-old daughter woke up earlier than usual and came to me, rubbing her eyes. “Dad! Are you going to work?” “Yes, I am.” Then she kept looking at me until I took…

Yeo In-won from Daejeon, Korea

Parents’ Joy and Happiness

This happened when we were driving to Wisconsin to see my husband’s mother who had hidden her sickness from us and only had a short time to live. It was not a planned trip but rather an emergency to be…

Kristy Burkholder from Seattle, WA, U.S.

When One of Two Is in Pain

Recently, I had gone through a hard time; I had a pain in my stomach and had a high fever and even vomited up. Sure enough, I was rushed to the emergency room and took various medical checkups in the…

Kim Sahng-seon from Gimje, Korea

Every Day Is a Special Day

It was a Tuesday. After helping my husband prepare for his going to work as usual, I was resting for a moment in my room while my children were preparing for going to school. Then, my two children came to…

Cho Yun-ju from Uijeongbu, Korea

A Daughter Who Took After Her Dad

“Mom! Why don’t I look like you?” “What do you mean? You’re my daughter. We look alike.” “You’re lying! Today I heard some people say to you about my older sisters, ‘Your daughters are pretty as they resemble you.’ But…

Goh Su-jeong from Jeonju, South Korea

Two Sweet Rice Doughnuts

On the way home after a student gathering at the church, suddenly I was reminded of Mom and phoned her. “Mom, I’m on the way home after the gathering.” “I see! Seohyeon, you know . . .” “Yes?” “I really…

Kim Seo-hyeon from Seoul, Korea

A Tower of Strength to Me

Recently, I had to prepare something personally, so I worked till late at night for several days. I could neither sleep nor do housework properly. One day, I came home around eight in the evening, utterly worn-out after work. When…

Ahn Ha-jeong from Hwaseong, South Korea

On a Rainy Day

I don’t like rainy days. The gloomy weather makes me feel down, and also makes my clothes and shoes wet. Another reason I don’t like rainy days is that my joint predicts the rain more accurately than the weather center,…

Choi Jae-jeong from Gunpo, South Korea

Giving Love on Behalf of Mother

“Mi-suk! Come to eat strawberries.” “Mi-suk! Corns are so delicious. I’ll steam them. Come and eat.” “Mi-suk! I went to the hills and picked some salad plants and spring herbs. They are so delicious. Come to eat.” My oldest sister…

Gwon Mi-suk from Seoul, South Korea

A Happy Task

I wanted my middle school student son to have a meaningful memory before his vacation ended. What I thought of was to let him experience his father’s job. My husband, who is engaged in the distribution business, delivers hundreds of…

Gwon Seong-eun from Uijeongbu, South Korea

Having Dinner My Son Prepared

One day, when my son in his fourth year of elementary school returned home, he said all of a sudden. “Mom, I want to prepare a meal for you.” “Did you have a cooking class at school?” “No. You’ve set…

Park Gyeong-suk from Paju, South Korea

The Greatest Gift

A few days ago, it was my birthday. I had a busy day so I went out early in the morning and came home late at night. So I didn’t have a proper meal all day long. When I went…

Choi Yun-hui from Daegu, South Korea

Mom’s Letter

“Mom, it’s me. What are you doing?” “Uh, I’m doing my homework.” “What is it?” “Writing three times what I wrote wrong on my spelling test.” “Mom, don’t write more than three times. I’m afraid it might tire you.” “Well,…

Hwang Ju-hui from Suwon, South Korea