Hailstorm

 What a cold wet day! I almost expected it to snow again! 4 degrees felt like zero. And the wind was biting cold. The coastal cities ... usually warm and humid ... were struck with heavy rainstorms, floods and even hailstorm. The southern coastal city of Ashkalon was was caked by a layer of ice after the hail melted. Amazing sight.   https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rks79NCzu?fbclid=IwAR3RNIbqwBfdjF7XTlBuDj_-WWILVx7AHhFUr-7pJLkbMyGzZLH6hQ76ImA#autoplay

Sr. Ann - photo from Facebook

Everyone is talking about Sr. Ann, the Burmese nun who intervened in front of armed soldiers to spare protestors from being shot. Many have shared the stunning and touching photos on social media. No one can ignore it. Even non-catholics are sharing it. She was ready to sacrifice her life. And that summarises the ultimate christian call ... to die for others. 

I was home all day because of the cold. It was only at 4.30pm that I went to M. Teresa's convent for confessions, adoration and Bible talk. It's always good to be with the sisters. Always joyful and thankful. But mind you even though the walk to their convent is only 200 meters, I got a severe bout of asthma. It was just too cold.

Another week is ending. Tomorrow is the weekend. I feel as if I'm trudging ... or limping through 2021. There seems to be so much to do, so little time to do it ... and I am so very tired. I've been promising a month long summer holiday in Jaffa ... but it's been 8 or 9 years since I've actually done that. This year I simply must. My body is breaking down ... and I think my mind already has.

Filipina sisters of D&D grocery

We're one year this week since the corona pandemic touched the country. It's been tough for everyone. We've struggled and battled to stay alive ... physically, spiritually and mentally. One thing I'm thankful for are all those people who cared and provided me with food and called to check if I was alright. Last week 2 filipina sisters who run an asian grocery gave me and a filipino student packs of biscuits and food to make sure we have something to eat. It was very nice of them.