We Made It!!!!!

After nearly 24 hours of travel- we made it to Raineh. Our flights were on time - though very long. Everybody was so excited, however, and that excitement kpet us going

We were greeted at the Tel Aviv airport by the Laura Muglia and her daughter Flora, who arrived a day earlier than we,

We then drove to Raineh, a Palestinian village on the outskirts of Nazareth, where we will spend the next few days. Given the exhaustion and jetlag- I promised the young people I would provide this update. BUT- you'll hear from them very soon!

Upon our arrive in Raineh, Samuel Barhoum greeted warmly at Holy Family Episcopal Church here. Samuel is the priest-in-charge of this congregation, where he has served for 15 years. His wife, Susan, fixed us a marvelous dinner, which we ate on the terrace of their home overlooking Raineh and the hillside of Nazareth.

Before too long- we were greeted by our hosts. The generous and friendly members of Holy Family invited us all into their homes. People were a bit nervous. We were nervous because we speak no Arabic, and they were nervous because they were unsure of their English. However- I know that those anxieties will vanish before too long.