Ep. 12 - Saying Healthy Goodbyes

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Description

Saying goodbye, though often sad and difficult, becomes the norm for global workers. How can families and friends say goodbye meaningfully? What can sending churches do to communicate care as they say goodbye to those who are leaving to face many unknowns and certain difficulties? Global workers themselves say so many hellos and goodbyes to coworkers and teammates, they may start to feel that their field is like a revolving door.

As a third-culture kid (TCK), global worker and now member care provider, Eva Burkholder has learned through the years the importance of saying goodbye well. Listen in as she shares about some mistakes that are easy to make because of the grief involved in leaving and watching loved ones depart, as well as discover ways you can say healthy goodbyes.

Resources

“⁠For parents of missionaries, saying goodbye is never easy⁠” by Tess Rivers

Bio

Eva Burkholder is a third-culture kid, wife, mother, grandmother, former global worker, author and the member care lead for Christar U.S., all of which add a global and soul care dimension to her writing. She is the author of Favored, Blessed, Pierced: A Fresh Look at Mary of Nazareth and co-author of Grit to Stay, Grace to Go: Staying Well in Cross-Cultural Ministry. She and her husband live in Texas, where she rejuvenates by crafting and spending time with her two sons, their wives and her granddaughter. Connect with Eva via ⁠evaburkholder.com⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠.


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