tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6089417882551546291.post5681765523379391843..comments2023-10-18T03:43:16.602-04:00Comments on The Friess Family: 9 Ways To Identify A Missionary (Part II)The Friess Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17544216675250191649noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6089417882551546291.post-74569605654580926362010-07-02T22:16:04.712-04:002010-07-02T22:16:04.712-04:00Hah! That is one of the funniest things I have re...Hah! That is one of the funniest things I have read in awhile. My name is Joel Tumlison and I too am a PRP doctor in Honduras. So much was true! However, my wife, a Honduran who is a missionary, objects to 2 things: 1)Not all missionaries are white (she's not, but I am chalky w/ frequent freckles!) and 2)Missionaries can't dance. Of course, No 2 is related to No 1. Apparently I dance well for a white guy; maybe being "one flesh" with a Latin American has helped me in this regard. Anyway, I greatly enjoyed your list. Very funny. Especially, the part about having to change the way we speak and thus sounding funny to English speakers. I frequently say in Spanish the equivalent of "How can I help you?" which seems a normal thing for a doctor to say. It is usually met by blank stares and comments to the effect of "I don't know, you're the doctor, you're supposed to help me." Or "You can help if you want." I think I need to retire this phrase and just say "What hurts?" or "What incredibly vague symptoms do you have?" Anyway, loved your post. much of it is even true here in Honduras.Joelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18362807001429283402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6089417882551546291.post-36314016773664744922010-06-25T13:58:20.588-04:002010-06-25T13:58:20.588-04:00Love the missionary satire... and yes, your prayer...Love the missionary satire... and yes, your prayer card made our fridge!Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14015057592310523279noreply@blogger.com