Well, my bum is hurting from lounging so much! Were we allowed to say bum? Can't remember
. XYZ, yeah, sometimes it takes awhile to get there, but by the end, most are vulnerable, which is good and bad. Sometimes that is the only time that healing takes place. I have to admit that these things are easier to say then to do. Dad gets really irritated when we insist that he carry his cell phone and let us know where he's at . . .mom took herself off medicine, and then told us
. And the magic potion is still "read your Bible and pray every day . . .". About dealing with the abuse issues, they were as shocked as other people, but to be honest I still haven't had a heart to heart with Dad about it cause I think he would say something stupid and I'd be all mad about it. Mom used the opportunity to tell me more family secrets. But then said her Christian counselor thought it was alright if she didn't think too much about it all . . .Sunny, I agree with you on alternative options: our family has absolutely no presence permanently in Brazil, part of me thinks that that would be a better option. Mom was absolutely determined to not be a burden on the other missionaries or Brazilians. And she won't be honest with them, so it's just as well. Another thing is that they abandoned their families for 30 years and now have the task of showing love and understanding. For the most part, they are doing very well at this . . .just wish they didn't go to such a dorky little church (it's not really helping them figure out the world). Have to admit I didn't really think my life would change much with them back, but BOY HOWDY! Good night all, find out tomorrow if I'm back to work or not.