Hello from Qabatia!
So sorry for any anxiety I've caused by not posting! Many of you have written, asking if I'm still OK, as I've not posted recetly. I'm now visiting Rabah's family, and am enjoying myself immensely. I promise to post about my experiences, but I'll cause familial dispute if I don't get back to their place soon, so I'll only write little bits here.
The conference, and my presentation, all went quite well, and I've made a lot of useful, and effective, connections in my work. The conference took place at Al-Quds University in Abu Dis, a "suburb" of Jerusalem, although the people of Abu Dis cannot enter Jerusalem. The Separation Wall is about 20 feet from the campus, so the occupation was quite apparent to all who attended.
Before the conference, I went to Bethlehem for a day with a couple of friends from the conference, and since then have been to Ramallah as well. I go to Tulkarem on Wednesday to visit an organization that conducts non-violent communication training for children and such, so I'm quite excited about going.
Last night, I woke at 4am due to the bombing of a home in the neighborhood. I'm fine, and wasn't affected physically, but I'm disturbed by the reaction of the people ~ there wasn't a reaction...everyone kept sleeping. Apparently bombings are so common place that no one has a reaction at all. Sad, very sad. Mom, dad ~ I know you don't want to hear about bombs, but this is the reality, and I am doing everything to remain safe in this insane world here.
My love to you all
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2 comments:
Aim, good to hear the experience has been really good so far. I'm sure the bombing was scary to you & shocking that is part of their life. Good to hear your thoughts! Stay safe & happy!
CHEEKS
Amy! I'm glad to know you are safe!
It's kind of funny, though---I've just finished reading a book about Beirut in the 80's. People were used to boming there as well. It is indeed sad.
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