Mission Trip Memories & Musings - E83

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We are back from our Mission Trip. Rick and Clancy talk about what their expectations were and what they took away from their experiences. Listen to what surprised us and how we plan on implementing some of the things we learned.Casas por Cristo - https://casasporcristo.orgEmpty Nest Living can be challenging. Let’s support each other. Join The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living Facebook group and build community together: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Hf9LJkmdU/CHAPTERS0:00 - Back from mission trip and settling back in2:48 - Pre-trip nerves and physical/emotional concerns6:58 - Group dynamics and fitting in with the team9:02 - Emotional expectations and post-trip guilt12:35 - Feeling humbled vs. pride in what was built16:32 - Community spirit on the trip and local help19:33 - Reactions from the family and village22:43 - Culture shock and differences in daily life23:55 - New awareness and personal takeaways27:22 - Are mission trips worth the cost?29:33 - Letting go of the noise back home30:29 - Rebuilding community after returning home32:06 - Staying grounded after re-entering normal life#relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting

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