I am getting ready to travel. I remember the way I felt coming back through the international terminal in San Fransico on my way to Israel last year- like coming back to life after living here. I think I do feel generally better and more alive outside the States- maybe that is because I am usually having more fun. I keep picturing the rooftop of the Jerusalem hotel, with me sitting up there at 6:30 or 7 in the morning- jet lag working for me- and reading my Bible, watching the sunlight hitting all the old buildings, and feeling crisp balmy summer air that I just don't ever feel here in California!

My trip still needs prayer, and some work. My job tonight is to get a handle on what, if anything, is missing from my wardrobe for the trip, and my job tomorrow is to get one box- Brian's stuff- all packed.

And is Christmas really less than a week away??