[140719] Eyebis Visit

So much happened today and I'm grateful for every little moment. If I was asked to do it again, without question and without fail, I would do it all again. Every minute of it.



It started out in nervousness. I was scared her parents wouldn't be in today, it thankfully, when I entered the store, it was bustling with umma, appa and Jiwoong oppa busy at work. I think this was the first time I spoke to Taeyeon's mother in Korean and holy I was nervous. But with a smile and encouraging words, she guided me and gave me the confidence I needed to present the huge box full of letters and also a bag filled with gifts. When I told her the letters came from countries and Sones all over the world, she was so surprised but the happiness in her eyes was unmasked. Her mom promised that she would give all of it to Taeyeon. Then she proceeded to tell me to look around the store while preparing refreshments of green tea.



After writing in the guest book in the Shrine, I got my eyes checked and contact lenses made by Taeyeon's brother. He told me he's been to Canada when he was in middle school (': and he wants to go visit again soon!



Then 2 Thai Sones came to visit, also bringing gifts. We were later joined by 4 k-sones and Ginger's brother, Bread xD when Taeyeon's parents had time, they would come in and sit with us and chat. Throughout this time, I felt the warmth from her mother. She looked out for each of us, asking if we wanted more cookies or tea. She played with Bread and cuddled him. And told us about Ginger and Prince, and their playdates. I felt the protectiveness of her father, a man who would forever see Taeyeon as his little girl. What made this visit so special was not the fact that I could see her parents again or even interact with other Sones, but the fact that I felt and saw the family-side of Taeyeon. She was not Kim Taeyeon the idol, the one praised and known for her musical talents. She was Kim Taeyeon the daughter, the one whom her parents worried wasn't getting enough sleep, food or rest. And it was absolutely beautiful to listen in and be apart of it all.



Before leaving the shop, as I went to say goodbye to Taeyeon's mom, she took my hand and shook it, just the way Taeyeon had done at the fanmeeting back in February: enclosing your hand inside her palms. I kept saying thank you for everything but she told me that it was her who should be thankful. At that moment, I saw the worry but gratefulness that was inside her eyes. And it could only stem from a mother's pure and unwavering love. She said thank you for coming all the way here and thank you for supporting Soshi and Taeyeon. She also wanted to ask me to pass on to all those who wrote a letter to Taeyeon "thank you very much." And before I walked out, she told me to come again soon.



Words cannot describe what a tight-knit and beautiful family they are. I will definitely visit again.

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