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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Caution for Volunteers Heading to Tohoku

It has become evident in recent weeks that some missionaries and pastors have been experiencing Secondary Traumatic Stress Disorder, or Compassion Fatigue. This can result in nightmares, anxiety, flashbacks, numbness, and a myriad of physical and interpersonal problems resembling depression or burnout.
These are stressful and frenzied times, and may be more so with summer teams arriving, but JEMA wants to encourage missionaries to take special care of themselves and short-termers that may be coming to work in disaster relief in the Tohoku area.

Confirm that adequate orientation, accountability, and debriefing are taking place. If you don’t have such options be sure to check in with CRASH Japan to take advantage of its excellent resources. Also check out the video “Emotional Care in Disasters” at www.crashjapan.com in the Emotional Care department.
Andy Meeko, Survivor Care, CRASH Japan

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

DOROTHY MONTEI ~ December 24, 1919 ~ May 21, 2011

DOROTHY MONTEI 
December 24, 1919 - May 21, 2011

"...when I was old I used to know my sorrow reaps the love I sow.
How sad and sweet it is to be a whisper of eternity..." Peter Reebs

Dorothy Montei passed away May 21, 2011 in Vancouver, Washington. She was born to Howard and Ruby Wynant on December 24, 1919 in West Memphis, Arkansas.

Dorothy obtained a teaching degree in Chicago, Illinois, and Masters in teaching in Portland, Oregon.

She married Douglas Montei, May 23, 1942 in Pontiac, Illinois.

Dorothy taught first grade between 1945 and 1955 in Vancouver. She taught junior and senior high school from 1956 to 1969 as a missionary in Japan. She also taught junior high school and first grade from 1969 to 1985 in Vancouver.

Dorothy was an active member of Vancouver First Friends Church. She had the gift of hospitality and generosity throughout her life.

She is survived by her sister, Mabel Kunkel; son, David Montei; daughter, Anne Reebs; granddaughters, Kelli Christian, Jeni Kalliainen, Nellie Riehle; grandsons, David and Mickey Montei, Ben and Jesse Reebs, and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Montei.

Graveside service will be held Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Park Hill Cemetery. Celebration will follow at Bill's Chicken & Steak House on St. Johns Blvd., Vancouver.

Please view/sign Dorothy's guestbook at www.columbian.com/obits.

Courtesy of Bobby Howe '70