A Letter About Reentry
Dear family, friends, or home church, Hi, it’s me, your returning missionary. There is no standard story of why and when someone’s time on the mission field comes to an end, just as there will be a period of transition. There are some things that you should know about what’s likely going on in my life right now, and some things to think about in how you help me restart in my home country. Know that no matter who I am, I need prayer, support, and extra grace not just from you, but to be reminded to be gracious to myself as I navigate this season of life. I might be discouraged, emotional, and overwhelmed in ways that change from day to day, but with the Lord’s help, some time, and the loving support of God’s people, I’ll make it through. One of the first things you need to understand, is while there is a big difference between whether I chose to, needed to, or was forced to leave the mission field, that process was a big stress. There was probably more things I wanted to get do