JANUARY 16, 2009
Friday and no school! Imagine that…so many Thursday nights when I have been so very tired and wondered how I could go another day…well, now I don’t have to! BUT I have school in the morning and none of you do! However, it only lasts until 12:30 or so, so that will be okay…ESPECIALLY since I can’t go anywhere anyway!
I told the girls today that I feel like I have an electronic surveillance attached to me…I cannot go anywhere without someone! Mary and Elaine go in to Jerusalem for Bible Study Fellowship on Fridays—they leave at 7 a.m…and then afterwards they go their separate ways (because of group lunches, etc.) Last night Elaine came to my room and told me that after she gets through, she is going to Jaffa Gate (entrance to the Old City) and buy fruits and vegetables…and for me to make a list and she will bring them to me. Then she said that when she gets to our area, she will call me and I can meet her at the little store at the bottom of the hill. I was thrilled! Freedom at last! It seems the little store at the bottom of the hill is very controversial—I didn’t know that, but since I’ve heard that no one except Elaine goes in there—Elaine feels she is safe and that she is on a mission! Whatever—I wanted to go…honestly, this sounds pitiful, but I’ve been hungry for stuff. There is food here—like eggs, toast, crackers and cheese, but I wanted a meal! And no way to get one.
Sure enough, Elaine called and I went to my room to get my things and when I got back, Mary was by the door ready to go with me! She had just gotten home, and I know she didn't want to go, but she did. They have been super nice to me... So we walked down, and I bought every package of cookies and junk food I could find! While we were there, Joy called and said she was coming down. In a few minutes, Eula called and said she was driving down to get us in the pickup! So we had transportation up the hill with all our stuff…and we had a bunch of stuff. You may read that and think what’s the big deal. Meditate a minute on never being able to go not even one block outside by yourself—unless someone is with you! And of course, I’m guarded more closely because I’m new…but really none of us go not even one block without someone watching us. YIKES!
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Beth, I just had to laugh about the cookies and junk food! You are too funny...and I can just see you so excited and loading your arms with everything in sight. It's amazing the things we miss.
ReplyDeleteI know one thing, I miss you! But I know you are there for a reason...and I'm praying for you every day!
Dearest Beth,
ReplyDeleteI have had you on my mind during the past few weeks hoping that your transition to life in Israel has been as peaceful as possible under the circustances. I know how excited you were about starting your new life and hope that it is everything you hoped it would be. Just remember that we truly miss you back at home.
I promise (though I could never fill your shoes) to keep a grandmother's watchful eye on your precious granddaughter, while you are away. I promise not to spoil her near as much as you do, since I am not her real granmother (but if would have loved it had God chosen me for the job. She is a wonderful young woman and I have to give you and her mom all the credit. (Maybe, Paisley could have a little, too.) However, the job is always waiting for you upon your return home
Take especially good care of yourself and come home real soon. Enjoy your time in Israel, for I know it is the chance of a lifetime to make a real impact on so many young people's lives.
We all love you,
Marylyn Welch