May 31st is Yul's 18th birthday! His big hope for his birthday is to go back to Korea in the fall: Will you share a gift/donation to help make that possible??

Meeting his foster family was a great blessing for Yul: helped him to feel loved. He wants to see them again! He loved how safe he felt there... and wants to spend more time exploring the street markets and even the convenience stores that remain open all night.

Maya and he are hoping to plan the trip for fall, when it is cooler weather: perhaps for the lantern festival.

What else is Yul dreaming to do while there?

— Take great photos: of fish, of nature, of his birth country.

Updates: Yul will finish high school classes in the fall. Then he plans to take a gap semester. Travel to Korea may set that up. He is looking for a part-time job this summer and is experimenting with cooking...

Happy Birthday to Yul. May this be a year of growth, travel back to Korea, and joy!