As we near Thanksgiving, I am giving thanks for all of our kids who have chosen to go abroad to share God’s love with others. This thankfulness bubbles up from my utter gratefulness to God–I am amazed at His provision for us as believers; He allows us to do His work in His power even though we often take the credit. Let’s rejoice together that God is allowing us, and our kids, to “make cookies” with him. May this post help you understand and rejoice in the role God has given us in His Kingdom.
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What Does it Feel Like to Be the Mother of a Missionary on Mother’s Day?
Hey missionary mama, some of you may be wondering, “What does it feel like to be the mother of a missionary on Mother’s Day?” And I think the best way I can describe it is bittersweet. Bitter because my missionary is in a different place, a different time zone, a different culture than I inhabit, and this all makes me feel out of touch with him. But sweet, because the baby that God allowed me to steward, that baby that grew and flew and became an amazing adult, is now serving that same God as a missionary in a faraway land. Could I ask for a better Mother’s Day gift? I think not.
But sometimes this peculiar bittersweet feeling weights heavy on my mama’s heart…can you relate?
Tree Farm Fail
Are you bemoaning the fact that your Goer is far away this Christmas?
When I focus on my sometimes-disappointing circumstances, my life feels lacking. But when I choose the same attitudes Paul encouraged in the Philippians (4:8), when I think on whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, and whatever is admirable, I see how incredible it is that Jesus became a baby so he could become our Savior–the same Savior our Goer kids are sharing with people who don’t know him. I can praise God for Christmas and use it as a time to learn to think more like HIm.
A Letter to My Missionary Grandsons
I have grandparenting on my mind. As a grandma with five precious grands and three more on the way, I understand how crushing it is to have some of those beautiful children too far away to touch. When you are a grandma (or grandpa) to missionary kids, your heart constantly reminds you of the loss of physical closeness. But reading Oma’s story will remind you that your love for them can remain constant even a world away.
Goer Gifts for Christmas
Sometimes you just want to give your Goer a gift for a special occasion. But when your child lives overseas, actual “sending” is often unpredictable or unreliable. Here are some ideas for last minute gifts you can still “send” your Goer for Christmas.
Creative Connection at Christmas . . . or Anytime!
The holidays can be especially hard if you are a long-distance grandparent. Since you can’t spend Christmas morning with your faraway grands, try some of these ideas to bridge the miles during traditional family gathering times (or anytime!)
Parents of Goers 