One of my responsibilities at IGSL is to help the newcomers survive and thrive in a new culture. I am always looking for ideas to help them understand the roller-coaster ride of cross-cultural life. Recently I came across an idea cleverly entitled "A Pair O' Ducks". The picture of two rubber ducks was shared to help missionary kids understand a paradox - - and although they are not expected to learn the word "paradox," they need to know that it's okay to be happy and sad at the same time.
Because once you become a culture-crosser, you will spend the rest of your life knowing grief and exhilaration at the same time. There will always be people you miss terribly who are half a world away. And if you go to visit them, you will miss the ones you left on the other side of the world. But that's okay, because you are incredibly wealthy when you love (and are loved by) people in many corners of the world!
Take a few minutes to read the link. The last three paragraphs are awesome.
Take a few minutes to read the link. The last three paragraphs are awesome.
