The thing is Denis.....
If we don't move here as a family, there won't be a family. There will be me & Myles in the US, and Randy here. End of story.
And do you really think that within the next 25-50 years that possibility exists? I mean, I would have been convinced of that fifteen years ago coming at the belief from the opposite end of the political spectrum when I was still a big Mother Jones subscriber. (Like I've said--nothing will bring us together like hatin' on China. You'll get Pat Buchanon and Richard Gere kissing and hugging over that). But now.......I am not so sure.
And do you really think that within the next 25-50 years that possibility exists? I mean, I would have been convinced of that fifteen years ago coming at the belief from the opposite end of the political spectrum when I was still a big Mother Jones subscriber. (Like I've said--nothing will bring us together like hatin' on China. You'll get Pat Buchanon and Richard Gere kissing and hugging over that). But now.......I am not so sure.
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My only concern with the possibility of you guys moving to China has nothing to do with the cultural issues. To me it only comes down to the faith issue. You mentioned in an earlier post that you can't go to Sunday Mass while you're there. Personally, I can't even fathom moving somewhere where I knew I could not go to Mass. And I don't mean that in an abstract "I have a right to do what I want to" kind of way -- I mean I literally can't imagine how I would get through life without the Eucharist. I honestly can't. I need the Eucharist like I need air.
I have no doubt you've been weighing that issue in this decision. I'm sure the possibility of having to raise Myles in a place where you can't take him to church is part of what's making this such a hard decision -- especially given that he's so young and impressionable.
There's no "right" answer -- only what you guys decide is right for your family. But rest assured that I'm praying for you as you wrestle with the decision.
Also, you always can make a "spiritual communion" when you're prevented from the real kind. We don't generally learn about this practice these days, but it's very comforting and useful.