"If you leave at a time that doesn't suit you, you'll arrive at a time that does". African ProverbThis was sent to us by Vida Cass, who served overseas for 47 years.
Vida understands that the choice to live life in distant, hard countries, like we do... On this side of the ocean, well, the time just never seems right to go.
But once you are there, serving, loving, connecting with great indigenous people, you know it was worth it - The Time was Right!
At every stage of our lives, there were always well meaning friends helping us find reasons why we should just stay home, and not be so concerned for Africans.
Our first Move to Africa - conversations were centered around the Kids being to Young. What about their health, education, language, socialization.
This re-entry to Africa sees conversations centered around - The kids are not established in life yet. They are in college, will be looking for jobs, how can you go? They may need you etc. I can talk to my kids any time for 40 cents a minute, and airplanes fly every day. If their is a crisis what do you think we will do?
Next African stage will be - The kids just got married and babies are on the way. What about the grand kids? They will need their grandparents. You need to be there to encourage their young families. Or, Son just lost his job, who will be there for them?
Well if we wait till they are established, what's next? You're too old to go. Your health is too bad. To many health risks for an old geezers like you two.
Shortly after that stage we will be dead.
I appreciated this African proverb sent to us from Vida Cass. She understands why one must go, and how no time really seems right from this comfortable vantage point. But from there, you can see you came just in time - The right time.
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