We worried that we might not be able to go pick up Mark and my brother-in-law, who were waiting at the airport when we saw the smoke. The administration at the Jerusalem Center gave my dad clearance to go, and he hit the streets, which were full of police and some ambulances.
The events of today were such a stark contrast to the experience we had yesterday, as we were finally able to tour the famous "Garden Tomb" site. It was one of the most beautiful and peaceful places we had been to in all of Jerusalem, and the overcast day left us as almost alone in the lush garden area. We got a chance to talk of Christ and the miraculous Resurrection. My dad reminded us of President Hinckley who, when touring the Garden Tomb site, read a small sign located in the garden "Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem" and affirmed "I do. I do."
May we all pray for the peace of Jerusalem.
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What a trip you guys have had! A little of everything...lost luggage, cancelled/delayed flights, jet-lag galore, mystical baby guessings, and now religious war attacks. What's next?
I can only imagine how the night and day difference of visiting the Garden Tomb and then watching the bomb smoke-filled sky must have felt. Such polar opposites, what a whirlwind of emotions!
Thanks for continuing the updates---I'm always excited when I see a new post on igoogle!
And thank goodness your husbands made it!
Janel, I just caught up on your blog - I didnt' even realize your traveling/lost bag woes - as if traveling internationally with a newborn isn't enough. Well your kids are doing great. I hope you aren't under lockdown very long and can go see all the things you want. When you get a chance can you teach me the song Eliza has at bedtime? I'm not very good at is she said. :)
Such sad events going on right now. My wife was in the BYU JC class which they nicknamed "Lockdown 2000" due to the violence at the time.
Here's a picture of the sign in the garden tomb -
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1306473&id=25181841355
Hopefully peace will be restored soon.
We're glad to hear you guys are all okay. It's so unfortunate that such a holy place always seems to be in conflict. Come home safe!
Your trip is sounding more and more like mine! Well, except for the missing luggage and the flight delays. The first part of the time I was in Jerusalem was the most peaceful in decades and then over night it changed and we were on lockdown... I guess we are just lucky that we have a place as safe as the Jeruslame Center to take refuge in. Hope you guys are all safe! Our prayers are with you.
I hope you get home soon. i was reading your blog with my sister-in-law Camille. And she was expressing concern for her friend Suzy---yup your sister! I swear it is such a small world. I hope you get home safely. My prayers are with you!
Wow. Glad you are safe. Things like that really make you stop and think about what is most important in life.
The situation here is so sad. I am embarrassed to feel so petty as to think, "Well, why did it have to happen during our trip?"
I do pray for that peace. Last night I talked with Sis. Quffa. Her husband's family live in Gaza. It's a sobering thought. We all pray the hostilities will end soon. --Mom
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