RUTH SMITH is a pastor's wife, homemaker, mother of 3 daughters, and serving in Jerusalem with EAPPI from Dec. '10 to Mar. '11.
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A Doctor and His Son
A DOCTOR AND HIS SON Salim Anati is a Palestinian doctor who could have chosen to live a comfortable life in an untroubled part of the world. However, in 1987, 2 years after finishing medical school in Romania, his life … Continue reading
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Impressions from a demolition
Our morning plans were interrupted by a text from the UN informing us that there was a house demolition in progress in a neighborhood here in East Jerusalem. In wanting to accompany people, especially in times of distress, we felt … Continue reading
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First Impressions
It is unbelievable that we have only been in country for 4 full days. There is so much that has happened. Here are some first impressions: Weather: It is gorgeous; days and nights are cool, but only light sweaters are … Continue reading
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Getting Ready
As Wayne and I prepare for this much-anticipated 3 month trip, we are finding a very steep learning curve: meeting with people who have been to Israel/Palestine, reading books, watching movies and documentaries, talking, talking, talking, and processing all that has been coming … Continue reading
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