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Posted: Sep 1, 2014
I haven't been to this board in a long while. This is not of high importance, but it bothers me (feeling less than loved) and I'd like to know if that is understandable or if my feelings are wrong.
My son-in-law was in construction not long ago (changed occupation). Was told by my daughter he didn't have time to help with installing cabinents for us. So, okay, I accepted that, and have been struggling to find an affordable option instead. Now I learn that he is planning to go to South America in a few months to "help" a friend he has met whose family lives there and will help them build a house.
Part of me says family first. Another part of me says I undoubtedly at my home's worst condition have it better than the poor folks way yonder. and you say? (thanks)
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I see both sides... - TrampledUnderfoot
[ In Reply To ..]You're probably right; those people's living conditions are probably far worse. But you too needed help and I can understand your disappointment. I believe sometimes well-meaning people put more value on helping strangers as more of a "mission" than helping their own. Perhaps he's hoping that this project (a stranger going to a foreign land to help) will show more clearly the love of God to the family being helped.
I think you have a right to your feelings, but I think if it was me, I'd at least try to let it go.
thank you - op
[ In Reply To ..]It helps to have another point of view. Thanks for taking the time.
Possibilities - see msg pls
[ In Reply To ..]It could be he committed to the other job beforehand, and that's why he's busy.
It could be (if he is highly religious), he felt he had a "calling" to go there.
It could be it might be a lucrative financial opportunity for him in some way--not sure what, but it's possible.
It could be he's feeling the need for a challenge, and this would be a challenging project.
It could be he wants to see South America, and this is a way to do that.
You also have a right to ask, politely, why he chose to go there, or you could try to get more information before feeling badly about this whole thing.
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