Q Talk

[bewise]

What a wonderful surprise to us.I had thought many times,while listening to her,that she an family were christins,an believed in the Lord.Hopefully all will go good for them,good luck to all.

[BlueFinch]

I've known several people to do short term missionary, or medical support roles. For most, they felt it was the most fulfilling journey of their life.

However, I can't think of a single person, I've known, who took children with them. This could be a valuable education for the youngsters, but there are risks in challenging environments. Hate to be a Debbie downer, but Mexico is high on the risk scale.

I hope the site Kerstin and family will be working has some security measures. I wish them safety, spiritual enrichment and a lifetime of cherished memories to bring home. They'll be in my prayers.

[SilleeMee]

Wonderful for her. 

If I ever did something like that when I was working, I wouldn't get my job back when I got back. Dash all hopes of ever working that same job again.

[San Antonio Gal]

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@BlueFinch wrote:

However, I can't think of a single person, I've known, who took children with them. This could be a valuable education for the youngsters, but there are risks in challenging environments. Hate to be a Debbie downer, but Mexico is high on the risk scale.

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@BlueFinch  - You've got a good point.  I wouldn't want to bring young children.  The people that I know that were missionaries were childless.

[Jazzycat1]

Wishing blessings for this Christian family. This will be a wonderful experience for all of them.  Prayers and gratitude for this endeavor.

[lgfan]

This will be a great opportunity for their children to learn about giving and spirituality. They will also learn about other cultures. I wish them a safe journey.

[jackthebear]

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@lgfan wrote:
This will be a great opportunity for their children to learn about giving and spirituality. They will also learn about other cultures. I wish them a safe journey.

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but that can be done during the school vacations, why take them out of school?

[PhilaLady1]

My first thought was why rip the children out of school for three months.  It has to be traumatic for them.  But who am I to question another's parenting or calling.  I wish Kerstin and her family well.  I am now going to educate myself about what one does as missionary work at a medical facility if you do not have a medical degree.  Looking that up now.  Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Happy Kwanzaa, and best wishes to anyone who's holiday I may have omitted!

[Mom2Dogs]

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@chessylady wrote:

It is nice that she and her family have the means to take three months off to follow their dreams. Most likely she will write a book which may be popular in certain circles. Good luck to her.

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@chessylady  - It's probably funded through her church or some other organization.  Housing will be provided so it's probably minimal funds out of their own pocket.  I've known folks to do this type of work that didn't have any funds.

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@San Antonio Gal   You are probably correct, my older sister went to Urkaine 1 year+ ago to volunteer.   It was funded by the group she went with...housing is also provided.

[Stray]

She is a nutritionist I believe so that skill would be used in a medical capacity