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By midnight I was already tired but I was debating whether to go to sleep. According to my calculations, which are not based on anything logical, only my feelings, an alarm was expected soon and I wanted to be ready. It didn't come and I went to sleep.
The phone alerted me almost every hour about alarms around me but not here. At 5:30 in the morning there was indeed an alert here. The missiles from Iran arrive only four minutes after the alarm, I had enough time to run to the shelter and meet the neighbors and the children who arrived asleep, carried in their parents' arms. A missile from Lebanon arrives without warning, it lands and blows up everything in its vicinity. I was very surprised last week when one of these arrived, traveled 160 kilometers and exploded with a tremendous noise a kilometer from my house. It was precisely aimed at some strategic facility here in the area and hit it precisely. How strange that I should be afraid to go to the hairdresser, the road is mountainous and narrow and there is nowhere to stop if there is an alarm. I have already made an appointment several times and cancelled because of fear, I made another appointment for Tuesday and I think it might be stupid to get injured or die because of hair dye. But there are things that are stronger than me sometimes.
I found a picture of my granddaughter a few years ago when I took her to the hairdresser before Purim. She wanted to dye her ends blue.
Oh, I do hope your shelter is good and strong Yael x
ReplyDeleteIf only this could somehow all be brought to an end soon.
The truth is that the shelter is very old and has not yet proven itself in real life, but I hope it is indeed safe.
DeleteI thought of you immediately on hearing of Iran's attacks. Prayers for your safety. You must be exhausted.
ReplyDeleteI am indeed exhausted, but this is an interesting experience that life is giving me. Thank you for your concern, I really appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteTerrifying and exhausting and completely out of your hands. I wish the leaders who instigate wars would participate, instead of directing.
ReplyDeleteEverywhere in the world, at any given moment, people pay the price for the decisions made by leaders. Sometimes the leaders themselves are bad, and the people are wonderful.
DeleteSounds so terrible. I hope these wars will stop soon.
ReplyDeleteI hope so too.
Deleteoh my goodness. Four minutes. You poor thing. How can you even sleep! I am thinking of you here and sending you big hugs.
ReplyDeleteI also like the fact that you get such lovely comments on your blog posts of supporters wishing you well.
Liam.
Liam,Four minutes is a long time, I've learned that now. It can save your life. There are indeed wonderful people here in blogland and I'm grateful for that. Thank you for the kind words.
DeleteThinking of you in these terrible days.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda.
DeleteEvery time I see the news I wonder if you are safe. A missile only 1km from you is a terrifying prospect. I hope this will soon end. Betty
ReplyDeleteIt's so encouraging that there are people thinking of us from afar. Thank you.
DeleteI can only imagine how it must be living in constant fear. I'm keeping you and all in harms way in Israel in my prayers. I pray this madness ends soon and all can live in peace.
ReplyDeleteI thank you so much for the kind words. I hope all this ends soon.
DeleteHow could a missile from Lebanon fly over without warning, landing and blowing up buildings, cars and people? How can families ensure their children and elderly get into their safe place, without the siren going off in time? I despair.
ReplyDeleteAll of this is happening here, unfortunately, every day now.
ReplyDeleteI wish you would decide to leave and return to your home when the bombs stop flying. This is a frightful situation, and things seem to be escalating rather than resolving.
ReplyDeleteI do fear for you.
Susan, The missiles are everywhere, no place is safe. Thanks for your concern.
DeleteGrateful for your voice from Israel. Sending love always.
ReplyDeleteam, I thank you so much for the kind words as always.
DeleteBest wishes to you and your family. I think of you often. xx
ReplyDeleteCro, You are a good friend all the way.
DeleteGlad to know that you are safe so far.....I also think of you often and wish you well.
ReplyDeleteFrances, I thank you for your concern.
DeleteOh Yael, I feel for you, I have thought about you often, but had not realised your blog was active.
ReplyDeleteRemembering the sound of the sirens and the throb of the bombers passing over,and the mad dive into the shelter as the engines cut out and dropped. You must be exhausted amd fragile.I send blessings for your safety.
Kathy in Wales
Kathy,I am indeed tired and exhausted. Waiting for the peace that may come soon. I thank you.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you Yael. I hope you are ok
ReplyDeleteDear Judy, Thank you for your concern. These are not easy days here but I am fine.
ReplyDeleteI have been worried about you and your family too. I am glad you are OK. Hopefully, this madness will end soon.
ReplyDeleteGale, I thank you so much for stopping by to express your support and encouragement. It helps.
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