Well...finally I'm here in Jerusalem

Please be patient with me- I'm new to this computer, blogging and the whole thing.

But, I should figure it out! I'll eventually get the hang of it.

I finally have found some wireless internet access. That is the tough part.

I am here at Augusta Victoria Hospital which has been run by the Lutheran World Foundation since 1950 (although the building is older) and provides medical services for Palestinians that are unavailable in the West Bank and Gaza. Kidney dialysis, cancer treatment, etc.

Tomorrow I will dress up as "Stardust" and visit children who come from very far 3 times a week to have the necessary dialysis they need to live.

I met some volunteers today that work for EAPPI which is Ecumenical Accompaniment Program in Palestine- one lady from the UK and one from Norway. They go on buses early in the morning to get doctors, nurses and children coming the hospital each day. Their presence as Internationals seems to help somewhat with passing through checkpoints as they travel to Jerusalem from the West Bank.

It is beautiful weather here and the guesthouse here at Augusta Victoria is quite wonderful- I highly recommend it if you visit Jerusalem. It is located on the Mount of Olives high above the city and they have a lovely courtyard garden and the property is surrounded by olive groves.

I promise to write more interesting stories as I go. I just wanted to get something posted for now.

Thanks for reading! Blessings & Peace, Dana