Volunteered in Israel from Oct 2007 until March 2010 with Christian Friends of Israel in Jerusalem. Obtained Israeli driver's license. Made 50 trips to Sderot visiting needy families and victims of terror. Worked with Social Affairs and Deputy-Mayor of Sderot's offices.
IT WAS 4:00 AM, THANKSGIVING MORNING.
MY PHONE VIBRATED ON THE NIGHT STAND AND THE TEXT READ 'WE’RE DEPLOYING TO ISRAEL-- LEAVING IN 6 HOURS. I LEANED OVER TO KISS MY FIANCÉE GOODBYE AND LEFT FOR THE LONG FLIGHT FROM LAX TO BEN GURION AIRPORT.
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