Power of Prayer

My sister Terry is currently in Israel in conjunction with her work as a mammography technologist and educator working for the Department of Defense at Naval Medical Center here in San Diego.  In addition to lecturing and educating the local professionals, she is sharing her travels with her son Josh, my nephew, whom you've heard plenty about and he is enjoying some well-deserved R and R.


As Terry said before she left, it feels weird for our families to be apart.  They have been on the frontline during this siege from day one and have been there for every single episode in the saga.  They are on speed dial, know where everything is in our house, know the kids routines for bedtime, and have our backs for everything and anything.  There is nothing they haven't done for us or won't do.  It's just an understanding and it is priceless.


Having said all that we are so happy for Josh's opportunity to go with Terry on this trip, to see the wider world and take a break from being amazing for awhile.  For him to just be a 27 year old guy and live for himself a while.  We'll be here when he gets back, believe me.  And Terry, well, Mother Teresa she will always be.  But for the next 10 days or so she can ponder the mysteries of the Holy Lands, refresh her soul, deepen her faith and capture the beauty of it all in her camera lens.   


No matter what, they are ceaseless in their efforts on our behalf, and they continue their prayer efforts half way around the world. We are blessed to have them as family.

Josh praying at Christ's Tomb 

Candles at The Church of the Holy Sepulchre