tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29817490.post3800656748710061654..comments2024-03-27T14:51:36.864-04:00Comments on Lion Lamb Blog -- David Mundy: A Message of HopeDavid Mundyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12701933935604438349noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29817490.post-66594148066349743882016-03-10T09:45:36.727-05:002016-03-10T09:45:36.727-05:00The financial and moral commitment our refugee spo...The financial and moral commitment our refugee sponsorship group made and will fulfill is for two years. We are already fully funded to do so. This is why churches and other groups need to step up for sponsorship. I'm convinced there is a greater determination and a depth of compassion that will see our sponsored Syrians through the transition. Thanks Roger. David Mundyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12701933935604438349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29817490.post-53831393398050531292016-03-10T08:38:40.887-05:002016-03-10T08:38:40.887-05:00While it's important for countries to accept t...While it's important for countries to accept the Syrian refugees, I'm concerned with their long-term wellness.<br /><br />There is a lot of attention given to them when they first arrive - and rightly so - and they are supported for the first year, however that is not very long considering they have little money or belongings and often have difficulties with the language.<br /><br />That attention they are getting will quickly evaporate, and then what? I worry that they will become increasingly frustrated and disappointed. <br /><br />To my knowledge, the so-called Vietnamese "boat people" back in the 80's have adjusted okay, so I hope the same will be true for the Syrians. But they will need long-term support.rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05833826032509555116noreply@blogger.com