Home Again in Mason City

Home Again in Mason City
February 11, 2003

Hi everyone,

I am back in Mason City, apparently just in time for 'the first winter weather we've had all year!' Ugh. But it is good to be home. This time, I packed all of my stuff home, just in case our team is forced out of our apartment in the coming weeks. Things are very difficult in Hebron right now. I don't think the Israeli military would force us out, I do think the settlers may begin to make life tough for us though. Half the team is certain we'll have to evacuate and the other thinks this is all nonsense. For me, it depends on the day. It is good, though, to have all my things in one place. For example, I can now say that my cumulative 17 pairs of socks are more than enough and I shall no longer worry about running out, on one continent or the other!

Setting priorities for my time home is going to be difficult. I probably should be most concerned about resting up for what I know will be three very difficult months when I get back to Palestine will be most important. At the same time, it seems like speaking is more important now than ever. I will probably have to delay any long-distance speaking requests until summer or next fall, just for my own well-being. Hopefully, I can find more places nearer to home that are willing to have me come midweek, which means I can attend my own church for a change also. But anyone who is interested in me
coming, please do ask, so I can see what is possible. I probably won't do too much traveling to visit this time either, but anyone is welcome to come visit me! I guess otherwise I will do my catching up over the phone.

Sounds like I've got lots of interviews coming up, and these are always easier. I am putting together my photos and mementos of Iraq for giving presentations, and hopefully can use them for interviews too.

Looking forward to hearing from you all soon, and catching up on replies to
the letters in my inbox!

-Le Anne