When the astronauts of Artemis II passed behind the far side of the moon, all communication with mission control was lost. For those long silent 40 minutes, the spaceship and her occupants were entrusted to fate beyond direct control. This helpless, silent season is all too familiar to parents for whom children are becoming increasingly distant and unresponsive. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Craig Stickling speaks encouragement to parents for whom their children are behind the far side of the moon.
Show notes:
Tips for parenting kids around the back side of moon:
1st - The lack of communication and growing distance doesn't mean the mission is failing.
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Early spiritual formation in the child continues to make a positive difference now.
2nd - The capsule still needs guidance even when it can't respond.
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God uses other forces on the child when parents have lost their connection.
3rd - Panic from mission control can make things worse.
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Letting go of self-made expectations and finding hope in God's larger purposes.
4th - Trust the orbit. This phase is time-limited.
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Have patience with the work of reconciliation.
5th - Prepare for re-entry before contact is restored.
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Have a home prepared for receiving your child back again.