A long day of good reconnecting with our old peer support, something we've all missed.
Read MoreWe broke into groups, visiting Buddhist, Sikh, Hindu, and Muslim communities in Chicago.
Read MoreMore orientation, more Chicago.
Read MoreIt is really good to be back in Chicago.
Read MoreAfter worship, at fellowship and coffee time, we shared the video and spent some fruitful time in conversation.
Read MoreWe stopped for lunch in Lebanon, Indiana (how fitting!).
Read MoreWe took the afternoon off to have a barbeque and to head to the fireworks display along the river.
Read MoreAs of today, we are employees of the Presbyterian Church (USA), and our work in Zababdeh is now part of the Presbyterian Church's mission program.
Read MoreFirst Presbyterian Church of Wilmette was our worship home for two years while Marthame was on staff there.
Read MoreElizabeth's mom brought with her the morning Lubbock Avalanche-Journal which had a two-page spread written by the religion writer from our interview.
Read MoreIt sure is nice to get the chance to relax.
Read MoreWe stepped out onto Lake Nasworthy this morning courtesy of a jet-ski.
Read MoreThe frescoes of St. Nicola and Agnese had been rescued from two chapels in Rome, peeled off the walls and mounted for display. Elegant and enriching.
Read MoreWe headed out this morning to the National Wildlife Refuge near Muleshoe, a town an hour west of Lubbock.
Read MoreHammocks.
Read MoreMarthame and the pastor, Davis Price, preached a dialogue sermon using the two texts to reflect on different understandings of "family" - both from a West Texas and a West Bank perspective.
Read MoreElizabeth's mom brought a group of her friends and neighbors over for a party tonight.
Read MoreElizabeth's brother and his girlfriend arrived from Austin today.
Read MoreWe spent much of the afternoon at the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal talking with the religion editor Beth Pratt.
Read MoreWe finally arrived in Lubbock, Texas, Elizabeth's home town.
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