Ep. 21 - Surrendering Your Kids to the Great Commission
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Description
Join Ann Bowman as we discover some of the challenges faced by parents and grandparents of global workers. Those first goodbyes and the reality of living far away hurt. Even when we know that our kids and grandkids are led by God, we can struggle with anger or guilt when we don’t really want them to go! How can we thrive as parents and grandparents of those who go to serve across cultures? How can we be a support to help them thrive where they live and serve?
Resources
"Helping TCKs Have a Relationship with Their Grandparents" by Anita Rahma
I Never Signed Up for This: One Mother's Journey to Surrender Her Children to Their Calling by Ann Bowman
The Missionary Mama's Survival Guide: Compassionate Help for the Mothers of Cross-Cultural Workers by Tori R. Haverkamp
Parents of Missionaries: How to Thrive and Stay Connected When Your Children and Grandchildren Serve Cross-Culturally: by Cheryl Savageau and Diane Stortz
"Loving Your Grandkids from Afar" by Sue Eenigenburg
Guest Bio
Ann Bowman is an author and speaker for women’s events. She has years of teaching women’s Bible studies, and her articles have appeared in various magazines and blogs. With two daughters serving globally, Ann draws from that experience to mentor young women serving in missions through Thrive Ministry. She also earned her certification as a TCK debriefer through TCK Training. Ann and her husband reside in Texas. Together they raised four adventurous children who now live across the globe.
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