Part 18 (2/2)
”Because you are worth visiting.”
”Why?”
”Because you will come through this and be stronger on the other side. You will help people again someday.”
”Do you really believe that?”
”Yes. It is inevitable.”
”So why do you need to come if it's inevitable?”
”No need. I like visiting Amber Appleton. I want to be here when you are reborn-when you finally come through this and are stronger for it.”
”Is that why bad things happen-to make us stronger?”
”Maybe, but truthfully-I don't know.”
”I miss my mom. She was a terrible mom, but I miss her. I really do.”
”I also miss my mother.”
”What are your parents like? Are they here in America or in Korea?”
”My parents were very good people. They are both dead now.”
”How did they die?”
”They were murdered.”
”Seriously?”
”Yes.”
”Why didn't you tell me this before?”
”You did not ask.”
”How were your parents murdered?”
”Many years ago. In a detention camp.”
”What's that?”
”It is a prison where people who criticize the North Korean government are taken.”
”What did your parents say about the government?”
”They said that people should be allowed to believe in Jesus and build churches.”
”That's a crime?”
”It is in North Korea.”
”And they were killed in prison?”
”Yes.”
”Why would JC let them be killed after they stuck up for Him?”
”I don't know.”
”Is that why you became a priest here in America? Because of your parents?”
”Yes.”
”Why?”
”So my parents' death would mean something.”
”How does your being a priest make your parents' death mean something?”
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