A dream come true..

At least two years have passed since I saw Aboudi play a basketball game at school.  Last night, I watched the opposing team approach the court, and thought.. my God..they’re huge! they’ll crush them! Seconds later.. the EIS team walks on the court.. and...

Objectives for 2003

Establish a humanitarian organization Build positive connections with local community Maintain connection with US friends Stabilize children’s lives Introduce positive projects and influence to children’s lives Publish first small book Maintain a healthy...

Reflecting on children

No change, the hospital staff are very kind and supportive. Mom’s friends, my friends, other family friends visit daily. It is very difficult when Emad brings the children. The staples are still on the scar. I’m so used to carrying them and playing...

Tala’s school begins

Tala’s first day of school. She looked lovely. I braided her hair in two French braids. She wore the ISA uniform for the first time and looked like a little doll. I called Dr. Esposito, The Kaiser cardiologist assigned to my case. I requested to pull back my...

Tala's school begins

Tala’s first day of school. She looked lovely. I braided her hair in two French braids. She wore the ISA uniform for the first time and looked like a little doll. I called Dr. Esposito, The Kaiser cardiologist assigned to my case. I requested to pull back my...