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Thursday, April 23, 2015

You're Not Alone

The National Network of Parents of Missionaries, led by Cheryl Savageau and Diane Stortz, ministered to parents of missionaries (POMs) for nearly ten years, beginning in 2003. Although the ministry is no longer active, this new site offers links to currently available resources for POMs.

We're glad you found this site, and we want you to know you're not alone--many other POMs understand what you are going through and want to connect with you!

(updated April 1, 2019)

Blogs
Clearing Customs
Parents of Missionaries . . . Hope for the Journey

Blog posts
"Parents of Missionaries, Another Group with Hidden Sorrow" 
"Grandparenting Little Expats: Part 1 -- Tips and Tools for Long Distance Grandmas and Grandpas"
"Grandparenting Little Expats: Part 2 -- Tips and Tools for Long Distance Grandmas and Grandpas"
"Parents of Missionaries: The Grace of Letting Go"
"Five Things to Consider When Your Child Wants to Be a Missionary" 

Facebook groups
Parents of Global Workers -- POMs

Facebook pages
Parents of Missionaries . . . Hope for the Journey

Book
Parents of Missionaries: How to Thrive and Stay Connected When Your Children and Grandchildren Serve Cross-Culturally

Tip sheets
http://www.dianestortz.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Tip-Sheets-for-Parents-of-Missionaries.pdf