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In recent days, we have been 30 adults in the neighborhood shelter and 15 children, the oldest of whom is 8 years old and the youngest is a one-month-old baby. She has been to the shelter more than ten times. Sometimes at three in the morning and sometimes at more reasonable times. She is still quiet and sleeping even during the alarms. More and more people are coming to the shelter because of the difficult images on TV of families who entered the protected room and after the alarm, found themselves in rubble and collapsed buildings. There is supposedly a ceasefire now, but no one believes anyone.
I am still on alert all the time with my iPhone with me everywhere, not to miss a single alert. I have a headache, I haven't had one in years, I think it's mostly because of the debates on blogs with people who have something to say. I need to learn to ignore it.
Can you use your mobile phone in the shelters? You would want to ensure that the rest of the family are alive and safe, and they would want to hear your voice.
ReplyDeleteLuckily, we can use phones in the shelter, there is reception and there is internet. We receive all the alerts on our phones, as well as the time to leave the shelter when there is no longer any danger, at that moment.
DeleteI am not surprised that you have a headache with all that stress and fear.
ReplyDeleteWhatever those people online may think of the actions of the decision makers in charge, it doesn't mean that the suffering of the ordinary person, on both sides, should be denigrated.
I think most of us here want to see an end to it all for all your sakes.
Well said, JayCee.
DeleteYes, we all want peace.
ReplyDeleteArguing on socmedia is almost useless, but we give in and try sometimes.
ReplyDeleteThe difficulty is with arguing with people who are based on incorrect information and refuse to listen.
DeleteIs there really a ceasefire. I guess you'll know in the next few hours. Ceasefire at least gives you breathing space. Hoping you can have a little peace
ReplyDeleteThis is the first night I've slept almost all night without running to the shelter, and that's something too.
DeleteKeeping up with all the changes is exhausting for you all.
ReplyDeleteNow that there is a few hours of quiet, the mind allows itself to feel the difficulty. It wasn't like that in the previous days during the war.
DeleteHugs to you and yours. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Bea.
DeleteIt’s a heavy kind of strength to carry, especially with little ones around. I hope you find moments to rest amid it all.
ReplyDeleteThere is now silence, but the tension still exists.
DeleteMay that little boy and his dog and all the other children and you and all the adults be safe. May peace come for all of us.
ReplyDeleteThis little boy is my grandson. The picture is from previous years. Thank you am,
DeleteNo point in responding to negative comments, I learned its easier to delete them and ignore, don't absorb any of it, it is not good for the soul. God bless and protect you.
ReplyDeleteI think it's a kind of defense mechanism for me, to address things that aren't really important and thus distract me from the real thing, which is the biggest danger to my life here.
DeleteA ceasefire was announced and no sooner announced, more bombs were exchanged. I have a headache too, but your headache must be 10x worse living through this mayhem with no end in sight.
ReplyDeleteAs in many previous cases, we are still very cautious.
DeleteIt looks as if the ceasefire may be back on again, but I wouldn't trust the Iranians. I suspect that Trump has had some very serious words with them!
ReplyDeleteOf course, you can't trust the Iranians. I just saw on TV a document they're distributing that their great and holy goal is to destroy us.
DeleteDear Yael, I hope that this nightmare stops. When I read your blog I always think about the unbelievable change that happened to your life - first normal happy days and blog posts that could come from every corner in my neighbourhood, now these life threatening cruel circumstances. I pray for you!
ReplyDeleteAnd please don't read commentaries that bring you a headache - so many people are just insensitive. You have to keep all the strength you have - don't let it be stolen by other bloggers. Ignore them, please - don't let them hurt you. You have real fights to endure and need your energy.
Britta, as always with your intelligence and sensitivity you managed to understand the situation exactly. Thank you.
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