Lmorgan

I'm wondering if this is a cultural thing. I work at a small Christian College in Michigan, and we have a number of African men who come from Kenya, Zambia and the like to go to school. Many of them leave a wife and several children behind, often returning only once over the course of their bachelor's degree to visit. For these men, there is a huge payoff when they return to Africa if they graduate. Having been educated in the U.S. gives them alot of credibility back home and they believe it prepares them for ministry. They often use Skype and calling cards to communicate. They love their families but they seem to have a sense of a higher calling. Not sure If I agree or if I would be strong enough to do it. Is the payoff worth missing your kid's first steps? (Not sure if there are children in your relationship or not).