The surprisingly mild letdown

So, I woke up this morning listening to the rain pounding the pavement outside and swallowing the lump that was forming in my throat--I get this familiar lump sometimes when I need to say goodbye to the dearest people in my family when I really don't want to say goodbye and when I just can't express how much I love them.
Safely and quickly, I got them off to the airport, and the day passed quickly at work with no unusual problems--yeah, I had the normal crying girls, the threats of vomit, the fights to dissipate, and the quirky lessons, but all in all, it was good.
I was praying a bit more than usual today. This week has made me realize how amazing my circle of friends here is--Choi, Shin Bun Ock, Sun Sung Duck, Gim Bong Sue, Pil, Jenny, Tae Hyun, Maria, Hanna--and I love them so much. I don't want to think about saying goodbye to them, but I miss my family so much sometimes. Seeing Meg and Mike compounded this, I think. Well, I was praying that I wouldn't feel too sad or lonely.
Sure enough, this little town of Meyong Jong Dong never ceases to amaze me. While I was to meet Sun Sung Duck this evening, and I was a little late to do so, a lady waved me into her shop. She has a little coffee shop, and she quickly mixed me some Korean coffee and a padjun while I stood there looking around and making my pathetic attempt to communicate. The ladies didn't seem to mind. After a few minutes, I tried to make a tactful exit promising to return.
But Sun Sung Duck was not at her stand. I didn't know what to do. I ran into the hairdresser's shop to try to ask, "Sun Sung Duck odi?" (Where Sun Sung Duck?) in my tremendously broken Korean, and she said something that I didn't understand. I headed to her apartment, and asked again at a vendor on the street. Fourth floor.
I headed upstairs, and knocked on her door. She looked a little tired, but she opened the door, waving me inside--I think I interrupted their dinner. I stood awkwardly in the doorway, offering Sun Sung Duck the padjun that the other lady had just made for me (what am I doing? I love this dish, and it was such a lovely gift). Sun Sung Duck then proceeded to bring me gifts--first a hat from her daughter, then two different jackets (she had me try on two different sizes), and a backpack.
I stood there, overwhelmed, a bit embarrassed, and completely thankful.
I hope I am not taking advantage of anyone.
Last night, Choi and Pil took Meg and Mike and I to the best baseball game--ever--and one after another, all of these wonderful people have been offering to take us out and show us a good time.
And, on Friday, I get to hang out with Jenny and Choi and Pil and who knows?
I have moments where I think I may get on a plane post haste and go see my family. I have other moments when I think I may never leave this amazing town.