April 27, 2002

A much quieter day for the two of us than most we've had recently. Elizabeth taught her classes at school. A new plan has been mapped out for the rest of the year which will focus on fundamental classes and try to make up for lost time.

Marthame stayed at home recovering from the stress of the last few days - a sunburn, a migraine headache, and (no doubt) the emotional toll knocked him for a loop. The generator turns off about 11 AM in the morning, giving a much better hearing of the shooting from the military camp - though the birds' chirping provides a nice counterpoint.

It will take a while to process all we witnessed in Jenin Camp.

Several students from the school are making web pages about their experiences over the last few weeks. A ninth grader kept a journal of what was happening in nearby Qabatiya, including when he and his father were summoned to the town's school by the Israeli military. An eighth grader has been spending quite a bit of time recently at Jenin Camp documenting things and expects to have a site up soon. Others, including teachers, have been volunteering in the relief efforts. Again, the students at the school are taking a collection to help people in the camp.

Word came on TV tonight about another Palestinian attack on a West Bank settlement. Unfortunately, we're not surprised. Tomorrow is Palm Sunday (we celebrate here on the Orthodox calendar) - it's time for something holy in this land.