I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE SAYING!!!!

During 8th grade registration, Naysia was ecstatic to learn that her school offered a Korean language class.  Her thought at the time was that this was the closest she would get to Japan.

It didn't take long to realize she had found a new devotion.  This quickly became, and remained, her best class (band was a close 2nd).  She completed it with a 98%. 

Mrs. Chun was her teacher-and will be in high school-and her every word was the law.
Never did we have to argue about getting Korean homework done.
During meals she spent the time practicing writing in Korean on the napkins.
As we drove around town she paid close attention to the location of markets and churches-her excitement in being able to read the characters on the building signs definitely brought a smile to my face. 
She began speaking to me in her new language. The phrase she was adamant that I understood was "Mom, I'm hungry".  The phrase I often responded with was, "I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE SAYING!!!"

We began watching Korean dramas, listening to Korean pop music, shopping at Kimpo market and spending late nights reviewing the alphabet and correct pronunciation.

Eventually she shared a revelation.  As an adult she wants to live in South Korea and teach English.  She feels like this is the place she is meant to live out her life purpose.  The loaded question was, "Can we visit there this summer?"  I seriously looked at ticket prices and accommodations and immediately dismissed the possibility.  My promise to her was, summer 2012 we can go to Korea Town in L.A. and maybe as a 2016 graduation gift we could go to Seoul.  That would give me plenty of time to save money.  And plenty of time for her to come up with another place to live, like Phoenix.

Tenaysia is highly favored.  God, knowing her hearts true desires, has made all things possible.  Who gets to go to Korea this summer as hoped, dreamed, and prayed for?  My baby does.