This is all a very well thought out program. It's true that your grandchildren aren't going to be next door, but we'll be back periodically and you can come to see us from time to time. With today's air travel, our being across the Atlantic isn't much different than being across the country from each other. Give your folks the reassurance they need. Show them that you have thought about the details, and show them information about a mission board you may be considering.
Mission organizations are always happy to talk with parents and answer questions.
Be patient too. Give your folks time to get over the shock, denial and anger stages. You may find that over time, as you are consistently faithful in the direction God is leading, your parents will eventually come to an acceptance of your plans. This article is reprinted from the Caleb Newsletter, March 1987. The author, Michael Pocock, a Dallas Theological Seminary professor,. spent a term church planting and teaching in Venezuela before joining the TEAM home staff in 1975, serving as Candidate Director until 1987.