A Home for Min Soo: Putting Together the Pieces of My Life

by Min Soo Kim, Sarah Hampshire (With), Brian Hampshire (With)

Overview

Orphaned at birth in South Korea, challenged with medical and developmental complications, and unadopted by age three, Min Soo's hope of finding a home seems lost.

But God chooses a family on the other side of the world who opens their home to this whirlwind of a child. Although Min Soo is dearly loved, his constant challenges tax his adoptive parents to the core.

When he's old enough to understand, Min Soo wonders if God has a purpose for "a child in a man's body." He comes to grips with the multiple obstacles he faces-except one. Then a devastating diagnosis hits! How will Min Soo overcome the impossible? Does God still have a purpose for his broken life? And will God grant him the "most desire" of his heart?

Despite his many struggles, Min Soo has accomplished an amazing feat by writing his story. And his unique sense of humor shines throughout the pages of A Home for Min Soo: Putting Together the Pieces of My Life, bringing laughter as he and his family relay his numerous antics. Yet you'll be moved by the deep truths he shares.

Min Soo hopes-through reading his story-you'll discover it's possible to survive insurmountable odds and find purpose in the pieces of your life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798988434511
Publisher:	The Fourth One Publishing
Publication date:	09/12/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	260
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Benjamin Hampshire-a.k.a. Kim, Min Soo-accomplished an amazing feat through writing his memoir, despite his physical and mental challenges. He wishes this book to be a bridge to his homeland and roots. Min loves talking about vast subject matter, making lists, collecting pencils, playing video games, working with animals, learning about his heritage, and bringing smiles to everyone he meets.
Sarah Hampshire began her missionary service working with disabled children and teens. While doing so, she met and married co-worker, Brian. She loves being a wife, mom, and grandma. Writing, music, and art are lifelong hobbies. Besides being Min's scribe and editor, Sarah created most of the letters found within his memoir. Her writing has appeared in several publications, and she currently blogs at Hope Notes for Hurting Times.
Brian Hampshire wears many hats-husband, dad, grandpa, missionary! His electronic and computer skills were indispensable during the prep and publication of Min's memoir, and he contributed letters as well. Brian ministers through preaching and teaching. Over the decades he's served the Lord through teaching children, training adults in children's ministry, ministering in churches and Christian camps, and developing Biblically-based materials. He enjoys music and studying history. He also produces teaching videos for kids on Youtube.com/brianbf.

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Foreword

Note from Min's Scribes7

Author's Note

 

Chapter

1 How I Became Me

2 A Bundle of Joy and Other Things

3 My Whole New World

4 "Ani-Ani!"

5 Testing, Testing! 1, 2, 3!

6 Foiled Plans

7 Happy Adoption Day!

8 The Night Jesus Came to Church

9 Missions Accomplished

10 The "Eyes" Have It!

11 Another Day of Infamy

12 Passing On

13 Ups and Downs

14 Operation Protection Overload

15 Major Upsets

16 Winds of Change

17 Twists and Turns

18 When Life Turns on Its Head

19 The Downward Spiraling

20 The Final Straw

21 Unforeseen Circumstances

22 Complete Craziness

23 "Rappy Raduation!"

24 Symptoms and Signs

25 Facing Death Head-On

26 A Change of Heart

27 A Medal of Honor

28 A Memorable Christmas

29 Frenemy

30 Through Time and Space

31 "Keep Strong!"

32 Solving Difficult Mysteries

33 A New Home-A New Adventure

34 Missing Pieces

35 One Step Closer to Home

Conclusion

Acknowledgements

A Dream Come True

Notes

Appendix