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Resting Tonight Gratefully in Israel
November 29, 2007 by Jeremy
Today all four of the Iraqi boys and their mothers who came to Amman in the past two days crossed over into Israel. Although they are tired, they are glad to have successfully passed through the border. The crossings are particularly stressful for the families because they are entering this land they’ve heard so much about as an “enemy” of their people. And indeed, security is very strict at the crossing points, and seems to be getting tighter. The officers and passport control workers on each side are as comforting as they can be to the families while still maintaining the necessary professionalism and protocol which is required to fulfill their posts. The rest of the process in Jordan went smoothly, although there is no way to cross quickly with nine people, eight of whom are from Iraq!
In the Israeli terminal Aras was quiet but thoughtful. He wanted to help carry the luggage, but it was hard for him. They made it to the hospital by mid-afternoon, still in time children’s initial examinations.
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Jeremy Courtney lives and loves in Iraq as a co-founder and Executive Director of the Preemptive Love Coalition. He's also the father of two spectacular children, and married to the lovely Jessica Courtney. When not absorbed in PLC work he can be found writing songs and singing about hope and future. |
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