New Year

Sunrise on the New Year

We're into the 3rd day of the New Year ... the war is still on. People are still suffering. And we out here are helpless. A general sadness is palpable in the streets. Our Christian Quarter has not been celebrating the New Year. Nobody wants to say "Happy" New Year. 

My right knee is swollen and very painful even if I am lying down. Walking on flat land is ok ... but climbing up and down stairs is terribly painful. I walk slowly now with a walking stick. It took me one hour to walk to work this morning 1 km away. I'm not sure what's happening but I'll not waste time going to the doctor.

The weather is cold and wet. It's been hovering around 12 degrees day and night. It's winter after all. Let's hope it won't make life more difficult for our poor Christians in the war torn enclave. We continue to pray.