One of the most amazing things about being deeply involved in another country through mission work is the perspective that it brings to one's worldview. That first trip--- it is cultural shock. I remember when we took our oldest, Levi, when he was in 8th grade, for the first time. He saw kids wearing clothes he had donated years ago that were so badly worn and stained, living in houses made out of tarps, the lucky ones having one good pair of shoes, yet he saw the JOY in t