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re: Guys, need some advice re mission work outside the US
Posted on 6/16/14 at 12:31 pm to LETSGEAUX2
Posted on 6/16/14 at 12:31 pm to LETSGEAUX2
is your sister hot?
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Posted on 6/16/14 at 12:31 pm to LETSGEAUX2
quote:it's natural selection
In January, they will be going to Tijuana for 11 months for training before being placed in another country. I don't understand how someone could put themselves in such a dangerous place at will.
Posted on 6/16/14 at 12:32 pm to LETSGEAUX2
Consider this too. Tijuana is just a training ground. The couple I know who are overseas are in a place now they can't even tell their family about. If they are found out, it's lights out for them and their children.
I'm not trying to scare you. I'm trying to get you to see they are fully aware of their situation. But they also have the comfort of knowing they are doing what life has called them to do. Not some desk job slaving away, but actually out there, living life on faith, and doing what they love.
I'm not trying to scare you. I'm trying to get you to see they are fully aware of their situation. But they also have the comfort of knowing they are doing what life has called them to do. Not some desk job slaving away, but actually out there, living life on faith, and doing what they love.
Posted on 6/16/14 at 12:32 pm to LETSGEAUX2
There is a fine line between offering an opinion and trying to direct outcomes. Tread lightly, your efforts are fruitless.
Posted on 6/16/14 at 12:33 pm to 9Fiddy
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I'm not trying to scare you. I'm trying to get you to see they are fully aware of their situation.
But I don't think they are aware.
Sorry, I just don't think this is something I can ever support. I will not drive her away but I can't just say welp, farewell.
This post was edited on 6/16/14 at 12:35 pm
Posted on 6/16/14 at 12:34 pm to LETSGEAUX2
I am not even religious or Christian, but I think you are being ridiculous.
First of all, who gives a serious frick about knowing their aunt? My aunts and uncles are fine and all, but they are just aunts and uncles. Extended family.
Secondly, they are adults and you and your family are acting like children. Sorry to be harsh, but their life is none of your business.
First of all, who gives a serious frick about knowing their aunt? My aunts and uncles are fine and all, but they are just aunts and uncles. Extended family.
Secondly, they are adults and you and your family are acting like children. Sorry to be harsh, but their life is none of your business.
Posted on 6/16/14 at 12:35 pm to LouisianaLady
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First of all, who gives a serious frick about knowing their aunt? My aunts and uncles are fine and all, but they are just aunts and uncles. Extended family.
Sorry your family isn't close
Posted on 6/16/14 at 12:35 pm to LETSGEAUX2
Call a bomb threat on the plane, bet it won't leave the airport, say it is a sign from God they shouldn't go
This post was edited on 6/16/14 at 12:35 pm
Posted on 6/16/14 at 12:37 pm to LETSGEAUX2
Tijuana isn't as dangerous as some of the other border cities, it's much more established and more of a touristy place. It's not like Cuidad Juarez or anything like that.
Do any of them speak Spanish? That can change the way they're treated tremendously.
Do any of them speak Spanish? That can change the way they're treated tremendously.
Posted on 6/16/14 at 12:37 pm to LETSGEAUX2
I'm very close with my parents and brother. People who matter. My aunts and uncles are nice, but they're not my parents or brother.
Furthermore, I'd support ANYONE in my family doing what they want to do.. Even those closest to me.
You're acting like a child.
Your kid will be fine going a couple years without their aunt.
Furthermore, I'd support ANYONE in my family doing what they want to do.. Even those closest to me.
You're acting like a child.
Your kid will be fine going a couple years without their aunt.
Posted on 6/16/14 at 12:41 pm to tduecen
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Call a bomb threat on the plane
You can't say bomb on a plane! Bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb bomb!
Posted on 6/16/14 at 12:42 pm to LETSGEAUX2
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Any way we can stop this or are they blinded by this fantasy to save the world?
you need to stop being selfish and support their decision to do something good.
Posted on 6/16/14 at 12:51 pm to LETSGEAUX2
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Damn didn't expect to be lambasted for being scared for their safety.
You aren't being lambasted for being scared for their safety. Anybody with family going into potentially dangerous situations has every right to be concerned for their safety.
You're being lambasted for this
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Any way we can stop this or are they blinded by this fantasy to save the world?
Where you announce you're seeking a way to derail what they feel as a call with no respect to their wishes and manage to insult their belief at the same time.
Posted on 6/16/14 at 12:51 pm to LETSGEAUX2
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Any way we can stop this or are they blinded by this fantasy that there is a god?
FIFY
Posted on 6/16/14 at 12:53 pm to LETSGEAUX2
Plenty of mission work to be done in New Orleans
Posted on 6/16/14 at 12:59 pm to tigerskin
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Plenty of mission work to be done in New Orleans
I've always thought the same.
Well, that and my 82 year old grandmother who can barely move lives right down the road from us. Not once has she offered to clean the house or he offered to cut the yard. Guess that's not rewarding enough.
Posted on 6/16/14 at 1:26 pm to LETSGEAUX2
Why are you so scared of the rest of the world? What's the furthest from home you've ever been?
Posted on 6/16/14 at 1:32 pm to LETSGEAUX2
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Any way we can stop this or are they blinded by this fantasy to save the world?
while i understand that you feel as though this is a bad financial decision, i dont think it benefits you to try to talk them out of it.
I had some friends who decided to go to the peace core for 2 years after they got married. no one understood why they wanted to do it. many people opposed them. it was a wonderful experience for them. and, they had some loan forgiveness and first take at some good jobs upon their return state side. they are doing at least as good as most of our friends who worked from day one upon graduation in the traditional way.
Best thing you can do is voice your concern ONCE and tell them that you love them and ask if your son can be their pen pals so that he can maintain contact (if you really are serious about him knowing his cousins)
I have cousins who live on the other side of the country and i have a great relationship with them. because i work to maintain it with consistent contact.
Posted on 6/16/14 at 1:36 pm to LETSGEAUX2
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've always thought the same.
Well, that and my 82 year old grandmother who can barely move lives right down the road from us. Not once has she offered to clean the house or he offered to cut the yard. Guess that's not rewarding enough.
it always amazes me that people cant do for their own the way they do for strangers. we all have our flaws. it sounds like their minds are made up. id do what you can to encourage your kids to remain in contacts with their cousins via written communication.
Posted on 6/16/14 at 1:42 pm to LETSGEAUX2
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They feel like they are being called to up and sell their home and start a life of mission work for the foreseeable future
That is one of the dumbest things I have ever heard... Who the hell 'called' them??
Sounds like they are using the 'traveling abroad' cliche as a crutch to get attention.. I bet they have this posted all over their respective facebooks
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