So Your Friend Is Moving Overseas
When I began telling my friends and family about my call to foreign work, they were excited for me and supportive, but I could tell they didn’t quite always know how to be supportive. It was a new adventure for all of us. I was the first one of my family and group of friends to embark on such a journey. As I’ve shared stories with other friends, I know they’ve had similar experiences. So I thought I’d compile a list and share some do’s and don’ts of having an expat in your life. When we are about to leave: Don’t spend time telling us how unsafe it is. Have you looked around America lately? Mass shootings, drive-bys, obesity... the rest of the world is looking pretty good. And we’re not going because we think it’s safe. We’re going because we’ve laid down our own lives for the sake of the gospel. Asking us if it’s safe only gives an opportunity for doubt to creep in. Do spend time with us. I know you’re confused and sad and don’t want to see us go. We ...