My Family Story
This is a family story that makes you feel warm and deep family love.
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
Happy Cooking Time
On a national holiday during the year when I became a middle school student, I made up my mind to help my mom a little as she was busy cooking. First of all, I followed her to a grocery store…
Mun Gahng-san from Yongin, South Korea
I Am a Bad Daughter
When I was in elementary school, my father died, and my mom raised her son and three daughters alone. My mom used to go to Jagalchi Market early in the morning and buy a box of fish to sell it…
Choi Yeong-jin from Seoul, South Korea
A United Family in a Difficult Time
One day, my husband came back from work, limping. As I asked him what happened, he said he fell at a small car accident and he felt pain in the leg. He thought he would be okay and came straight…
Gye Gyeong-nam from Seoul, South Korea
Love Your Brother as Yourself
My house is always full of noise. The ones who make the noise are my son and daughter who are a year apart in age. The two always play together but mostly end up in a fight. Sometimes, I even…
Park Jeong-a from Gimcheon, South Korea
Versatile Mom
“Mom, I will grow to be a mom.” “Why?” “You can hold toilet rolls with one hand and hold my hand with the other hand.” I don’t remember, but my mom told me that I said that when I was…
Lee Jeong-yeon from Bucheon, South Korea
I Want to Resemble Mom
Everyone has a role model in his or her life and tries to resemble the role model. I, too, have the person I want to become like; it is my mother. She is the most caring and loving person in…
Vini Alexander Chettiar from Vadodara, India
Love for Her Daughter-in-law
My family had lived with my parents-in-law for six years until we moved out. My mother-in-law took good care of my family while living together, but after we moved out, she is now taking greater care of us. One day,…
Jeong Hye-su from Daegu, South Korea