Popy and Josh

My brother, Josh, is soon to be married to Popy Hembrom, whom he met while teaching at a mission school in Bangladesh 2 years ago. Popy is also a teacher at the same school. Just two days ago they had their formal engagement ceremony, where they announce their intent to be married to the community, then marry 2 weeks later. A number of things are keeping us from being there, and after seeing pictures, I'm even more upset. It just doesn't feel right that we are so far away...there have been lots of tears and anger at myself and at the circumstances for not being there. Josh and I are not good at keeping in touch, so I feel like we both miss out on a lot in each other's lives, even though we know we think of each other often...But, at the same time, I did not think we would get to see pictures so soon, so I am very thankful for Christian, the director of the LAMB school, for providing us the link to their blog and explaining the wedding rituals to us. Check out the link on the right!

After Popy and Josh are married, they will return to South Korea, where Josh has been teaching English at the public schools for the past year, and will continue to do so. In January, we will finally see the happy couple when they come to Michigan! A celebration is in the works! I cannot wait to meet Popy! We've e-mailed, and she is so nice. She is quite smart--fluent in four or five languages, I believe--and as you can see, she is beautiful! She loves children and is very popular at the LAMB school. Popy is excited to meet Paige...actually, so is Josh!

So, while I pout here at home about missing the wedding, I continue to keep them in prayer...for happiness, love, laughter, health, safety, and God's blessing on the beginning of their life together. We love you both!