I arrived in Bethlehem yesterday and was driven to my new home in Beit Sahour, a small city a few miles away. The family I am living with is a Christian family. When I called my mother she asked me what my new home was like. Funny, I said it reminded me of the my Dominican families house in the Bronx. The entire family was born in Beit Sahour and live in four houses next each other. I am living with George and Sumya and they are very kind, but they speak Arabic way to fast for me to follow. Their son Muhannan and his wife Nancy live below us with their two children, Qusai, 3 years, and Fadi, one year. Nancy and Muhannan speak English. Nancy has become my Arabic partner, so to speak, and I am excited about that. The best part of my stay so far has been watching Fadi. He never has shoes on and is always walking on his tip toes, it is the most adorable thing. He was curious and quiet at first. Last night he sneaked over and ended up in my lap. His curly hair smelled like olive oil as I kissed his head and said good night.
Just a quick for note for everyone... and hope you catch me again. I have to go to the store and get an adapter for my computer today, which will make the blogging thing a little easier.
Blessings
