It was a cloudy but warm day to visit for the first time after the war in Gaza. Br. Joe and Fr. Roberto got in this time and I didn’t. They visited two of our schools in the middle camps area. These two villages didn’t receive the shelling like Gaza City received, yet was very affected by the rockets also. Many of the children stopped speaking after the trauma of the shelling.
The teachers were trying to relax them by playing games and helping them feel more secure again. The teachers themselves were still getting over the trauma of sleepless nights as is Sabah. Both schools showed great renovations done in the summer by other NGOs. The Missionaries of Charity were located in a part of Gaza City that was shelled so the men went to see them and to hear their stories. Sabah wanted them to see the government buildings which were targeted and on building which was leveled in front of her building. Roberto took pictures which I hope to send you soon. It was a very fruitful day for Joe and Roberto.
Sister Susan
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