I have the Jerusalem syndrome
Will and I ate well last night. The pecan pie was delicious (I must be getting use to the oven) and the spaghetti was pretty good too. We had a quiet evening and I turned in early. It takes me a couple of nights to get over the jet lag. It was a gorgeous evening as I walked to my B&B. Warm, but lovely.
I woke up early, thinking I may be on Israeli time instead of feeling like it is 2am all day. I have the Jerusalem syndrome. Not that I think I am Queen Esther, or King David, but my leg muscles are aching. Remember that Jerusalem is built on hills, so my leg muscles are feeling the ups and downs of these hills. I walk almost everywhere. I think I am good shape because I walk three miles almost everyday back in the States, but these “hills” are tough! As I say, they are all uphill and very few downhill. I am amazed that Kathleen Murray runs when she is here in Israel. My hat is off to her. It also justifies my almond croissant and glida (ice cream) that I eat.
This morning is warm—not as cool as yesterday. It will probably be in the mid 80s by the time the day is over. Add walking to that temperature and it gets really warm. Water is a must.
I have gotten a couple of emails from friends who are visiting Israel before the group gets here on Tuesday. Dr. Randy Byrd, his wife Debbie, and their daughter Rachel will arrive on Sunday. So I will see them Monday and fellowship. He was one of Zola’s doctors and was always there when Zola called. They met Zola on a tour many years ago. It will be good to see them.
Fred and Linda Stair will also arrive in Jerusalem on Sunday with their daughter. They have been to Israel several times and are excited to be back to the Holy Land. We will try and get together. Truly, my greatest joy is to see people fall in love with Israel and see their Bibles come alive.
News in the Jerusalem Post is all about Senator Obama and Senator Clinton speaking to AIPAC. I watched some of the speeches last night and I must say they all sound like they support Israel. We’ll see if they are as good as their word. I initially typed “work” instead of “word,” but I think their work and word is the same. Senator McCain had spoken earlier in the week and was also quoted as being a friend of Israel. November should be interesting.
More news in the Jerusalem Post today: an interesting article about Robert Kennedy written by Lenny Den-David. “RFK was a strong supporter of Israel, and that support was genuine, deep, and heart felt. And it cost him his life. His oldest daughter, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, told me on his 30th yahrzeit, He was killed by an Arab terrorist (Sirhan Sirhan) because of his support for Israel. Sirhan’s motives, which were expressed in his diary and trial—were fueled by his anger over Israel’s victory exactly one year earlier.”
According to Israel Today, “as of Monday, the NIS, New Israeli Shekel, became one of 17 world currencies that can be traded in multi-currency banks. Mazel Tov!
I am going to have dinner tonight with the Meyers family from Immanuel Tours, our land agents in Israel. We have tried for several months to get together and we have finally connected. A little business and lots of good food and fellowship. I mention fellowship often, but it is important to me to be with Believers. We are all on the same page: loving the Lord and Israel.
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