Morning Coffee
Over coffee, My neighbor Sasha and I solve world issues, discuss becoming successful writers and making millions on a daily basis.This morning Sasha and I discussed her daughter, Karen, and her job as a child clinical psychologist in the communities bordering Gaza.
In November we had over 200 missiles fired from Gaza at civilian communities by various terror fractions. Yesterday, Karen was very close to the site of a falling missile and had to rush to the football field to see if any kids were injured. She hears the missiles frequently and sadly even though she is on the front lines,earns a minimum wage for risking her life on a daily basis.
I told Sasha she needs to write an email to all her rich relatives living the life of comfort in the USA, describing her daughters dedication and bravery to the suffering community in Southern Israel. Her relatives donate huge amounts of money to Jewish causes in the USA and have supported big projects in Israel, but fail to see the need to support their own family who live the reality of Jewish life in Israel. The ones who are really building the Jewish State for future generations.
Karen lives in a one bedroom shack on a Moshav, drives an old second hand car that breaks down constantly, gets no travel allowance, and barely survives on her salary. Yet the only thing she complains about is her helplessness in face of the enormous task of attempting to meet all the needs of these traumatized children. Can you imagine this happening in any other western "enlightened" country?
I am sickened by the millions of dollars that have gone down the drain on the stock markets worldwide. By the greedy investors who held donations earmarked specifically for the Jewish State, investing money that was not theirs in the hopes of turning over a personal profit along the way. Now the money has been eaten up forever without reaching its purposed destination. The little people who really are paying the ultimate price for choosing to live in Israel are the true heroes of the financial fallout worldwide. They never looked to make millions, or to seek a comfortable life, they chose to serve as vessels of compassion and excellence for the future generations of the Jewish State.
I am so glad I know people like Karen, and many more like her. I am the richer for it and to think I have never had money to invest in anything. Investing your time in people, listening to their personal stories and being able to hear what they are saying brings a reward far beyond riches.
"A good name is more desirable than great riches: to be esteemed is better than silver or gold." Proverbs 22:1
In November we had over 200 missiles fired from Gaza at civilian communities by various terror fractions. Yesterday, Karen was very close to the site of a falling missile and had to rush to the football field to see if any kids were injured. She hears the missiles frequently and sadly even though she is on the front lines,earns a minimum wage for risking her life on a daily basis.
I told Sasha she needs to write an email to all her rich relatives living the life of comfort in the USA, describing her daughters dedication and bravery to the suffering community in Southern Israel. Her relatives donate huge amounts of money to Jewish causes in the USA and have supported big projects in Israel, but fail to see the need to support their own family who live the reality of Jewish life in Israel. The ones who are really building the Jewish State for future generations.
Karen lives in a one bedroom shack on a Moshav, drives an old second hand car that breaks down constantly, gets no travel allowance, and barely survives on her salary. Yet the only thing she complains about is her helplessness in face of the enormous task of attempting to meet all the needs of these traumatized children. Can you imagine this happening in any other western "enlightened" country?
I am sickened by the millions of dollars that have gone down the drain on the stock markets worldwide. By the greedy investors who held donations earmarked specifically for the Jewish State, investing money that was not theirs in the hopes of turning over a personal profit along the way. Now the money has been eaten up forever without reaching its purposed destination. The little people who really are paying the ultimate price for choosing to live in Israel are the true heroes of the financial fallout worldwide. They never looked to make millions, or to seek a comfortable life, they chose to serve as vessels of compassion and excellence for the future generations of the Jewish State.
I am so glad I know people like Karen, and many more like her. I am the richer for it and to think I have never had money to invest in anything. Investing your time in people, listening to their personal stories and being able to hear what they are saying brings a reward far beyond riches.
"A good name is more desirable than great riches: to be esteemed is better than silver or gold." Proverbs 22:1
posted by Christine | 3:43 AM
1 Comments:
Christine,
I came to know you through Peggy and Ron Roloff's blog while on their trip through Israel. Your blog puts such a personal touch on what is happening there. Please keep us in the states informed about what is happening there.
Thank you,
Elaine
Sarasota FL
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