I am in Israel right now at the tail end of a tour that
included 70 people from all over the United States. We are safe and enjoying the final days of
our itinerary. We are in close communication
with our tour guides, bus drivers and security personnel. All Christian pilgrim sites are open for
visitors as well as the airport and seaports for cruise ships. There are currently thousands of tourists in
Israel who are here just as we are and thousands will be arriving in the next
few days. None of our tours go near Gaza or its
surrounding areas. The fact is, our
touring schedule has not been effected and we have not felt fear or concern for
our safety. Truthfully, we would not
even know what was happening near Gaza if we didn’t turn on the news and watch
just as you are. Even though this is a
small country, the situation is so isolated (away from the Christian pilgrim
sites and only in Gaza and surrounding Gaza) that we have not felt any concern.
With all that said, I can tell you that our hearts hurt for
the country of Israel. For the innocent
people who continue to live in fear in the surrounding areas around Gaza. We support Israel and her right to defend herself. We believe that sadly Israel has no choice
but to fight for the safety of her citizens.
I’m confident that this conflict will not last long and soon life will
resume normally for those in the target regions.
In a few days I will leave Israel and fly home, I know my
departure like always will feel bittersweet.
A part of me will always be here; supporting Israel, my friends and this
Holy Land. I’m already looking forward
to the next opportunity to come back and be here…in the very place on earth
that God chose for His home.
Shalom,Kim
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