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parents of missionaries how to thrive and stay connected when your children and grandchildren serve cross culturally
as a parent of a missionary you may feel that missing your child and your grandchildren signals a lack of faith . please realize your conflicting emotions have real causes that can and should be talked about . it is possible to stay connected with your missionary and your grandchildren in meaningful ways and you can sustain and build those relationships despite the miles that separate . not only can you survive as a pom you can thrive whether you re the parent of a missionary recruit or a parent of an experienced missionary you ll benefit from the authors research and personal experience as they present a comprehensive plan for understanding missionary life navigating the holidays grandparenting long distance and saying good bye well . parents of missionaries equips you with the understanding attitudes and skills you need to forge a vibrant new identity as a pom . combining a counselors professional insight and a parents personal journey plus ideas and stories from dozens of missionaries and poms parents of missionaries is a valuable tool for missions mobilizers and educators as well as parents . the authors contend that proclaiming the gospel and making disciples was not meant to eclipse the loving family bonds god ordained.the pom experience amounts to a journey through change pain and adjustment . wherever you are on that journey parents of missionaries will encourage you and help you thrive and stay connected with your children and grandchildren serving cross culturally .