Today was UN day at school. My 10 year old daughter Brenna was really excited about dressing up in her American garb. She also wanted to wear something Korean, but we didn't have much - a We Are Reds bandana was about it. On Wednesday a Korean mom and friend, In Young, came into the library. I asked if she had anything Korean that Brenna could borrow for UN Day. I was thinking maybe a T-shirt or Korean flag earrings or something.
This morning she brought in the most beautiful, traditional Korean dress and GAVE it to me for Brenna. I was stunned! She had it custom made for her daughter, but it doesn't fit her anymore. In Young picked out all the fabrics and she still remembers her daughter getting measured for the special dress. The dress was obviously very special to In Young and I was honored to be the recipient of such a special present.
Brenna is very proud of being Korean. She loves Korean food, even though it doesn't contain bacon!!! When I showed her the dress her eyes lit up. She couldn't believe it was for her. She opened the box on the bus ride home to get another peek. She showed it to friends on the cramped elevator. She tried it on and proudly looked in the mirror. She happily smiled for pictures. She tried it on again when her Korean father got home and walked across the hall to show the neighbors.
The dress is much too big for Bren right now, but both she and the dress are gorgeous. How fantastic that she has such pride in her heritage and how generous of In Young to give her such a special present.
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