As I have been wandering around trying to pick up odd stuff (like stuff that isn't sold or made any more), I generally get asked why not just get it re-built or why not get the extended warranty, etc. When I explain that the batteries are several thousands miles away and so will any goods that i buy, there also seems to be the response, "OH isn't that nice!". Occasionally the response is "someone (either their wive or child or anyone but them) has been looking on the Internet to find place that they can go for a short trip and make a DIFFERENCE". Whoever this person is would like to find some nice safe (preferably warm and sunny) spot where the "natives" are crying out for anyone to come and so some simple task, like ladle out water or hand them a package of clothes. The result would be swarms of happy people mobbing them in thanksgiving. Of course, the next question is generally how to do find the trip, etc.
My tongue is scarred from biting back retorts and my smile seemed pasted on at times. How does on graciously explain that most areas of need are spots where the Canadian Government don't want you to go? That the jobs are often hot, dirty, smelly and generally take some knowledge and skill. What does one say to explain that it is a not game where you pick and choose when and how you would like to spend your time. If you are motivated and not regulate, you will work until you almost drop and then do some more. That although there is gratitude there can also be hostility.
Working in a third world country is exciting ('cause you never know what is going to happen) and fulfilling (although not always with gourmet food). When you do it because you love God and therefore others who love Him, the experience is out of this world. But it is not for the faint of heart or of faith.
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