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On my way to Israel

At 11 PM I board the first plane and settle into my seat. I'm on my way to Israel. I have been anticipating this trip for years, yet planned it in two weeks when a break in my hectic work schedule emerged. I'm excited, nervous, and prayerful that God will make the connections that I didn't have time to. Only my first 2 nights are booked to recover from jet lag in Tel Aviv; it will take me 24 hours to complete my journey (because of a much too generous layover in Amsterdam).

I'm going to follow my heart, which has been leading me to Israel and Palestine. The pull has gotten much stronger lately. Only 20 days ago I held a dance for peace, looking forward to holding one in Israel/Palestine - maybe using live webcams to connect the Israelis who cannot cross to the Palestinian areas, the Palestinians who can't cross to the Israeli areas, although they live in the same country, and sometimes are even in the same town, separated by a wall.

God is going to have to lead on this trip. I've sent many emails, and only confirmed one appointment. I pray to connect with the local peacebuilders whom I can encourage, and who can encourage me by doing joint peace projects together. May God direct my path.

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