Sunday, March 20, 2011

Community

Along with over 200,000 other people, we have entered a refugee phase and this is a new kind of episode in our repertoire of experiences. It would be convenient if it felt like a bonus vacation, but sadly it doesn't!

Along the way we've been touched by the amazing generosity and care of friends and strangers. So this is a shout-out to my cousin who arranged a London hotel to welcome us in the initial days, where we holed up to watch the news, email and Skype friends left behind. We meandered around the UK for a few weeks as we waited for our US health insurance to be renewed. Family after family welcomed us in - some friends and others friends of friends. Numerous people have lent us clothes to use and a big thanks to Jared's uncle who is lending us his car for a US road trip.

Your love and care are meaningful and healing for us. Thank you all.