65: Parents of Missionaries (with Cheryl Savageau and Diane M Stortz)
Authors Cheryl Savageau and Diane Stortz share from their experiences and offer suggestions for parents of missionaries.
- Parents of Missionaries by Cheryl Savageau and Diane Stortz
- “It’s certainly all about connection, being able to realize that you’re not alone.” - Diane Stortz
- “You can be very supportive of what your children are doing and be very supportive of missions and be happy about what the results are going to be of that - and yet absolutely not want them to go… You can feel both of those things at the same time.” - Diane Stortz
- “It’s wise to take time to deal with the grief and the sad feelings, but also take time to enjoy life and to celebrate what’s good about this.” - Cheryl Savageau
- Parents of Global Workers Facebook Group
- “We’re going to stay a family. We’re not leaving you. Our relationship will be changed, but we’re committed and making a plan.” - Cheryl Savageau
- “Go find a group. Go find other parents of missionaries […] Connection is everything.” - Diane Stortz
What’s changing our lives:
- Keane: Having family visit
- Heather: She Reads Truth Lent study of Ezekiel
- Cheryl: Setting aside time to connect with her husband
- Diane: Exercising with Silver Sneakers
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