Wow Luke! I can relate to your background as a missionary having been over to Asia, and living in a 3rd world country, though I have not been to Bangladesh "yet." :) My son is the same age as you, and he is leading a mission team to Bangladesh this Summer. :) He is very excited, and I am very happy for him. :)
We are from the USA, and knowing God personally gives us a different worldview from His perspective, but life is not easy no matter what country in the world we live in.
On the behalf of your parents, I can tell you as a father, that parents usually mean well, and try their best to love and raise their children, but we are still human beings. We have the same tests, trials, and temptations as our children, and most of the time we are under fire even greater, because if you "smite the shepherd the sheep will be scattered." God's grace is sufficient for us all, we just need to tap into it. I know it is not easy!
Wish you all the best, and keep the Faith!
That's so cool and such a small world! Tell him if he gets a chance to visit Memorial Christian Hospital in southern Bangladesh, just north of Coxs Bazar. That's where I used to live and an amazing community! Thanks for the wise words. As I mentioned in the post, I've definitely had my pitfalls as a son and brother in Christ to my parents and am striving for a healthier, more open relationship with them in the near future. Wishing you all the best, @gatmi!
Will do. I will share that information with him. I am sure he will be looking for outreaches to lead the team around the community there. Your pictures are amazing too! I never realized the density of the population. Its incredible! I am glad you have a good perspective on the family. All the best!