Checking In From Afar

Submitted By: The Reznik Family

Everyone here is doing well. While it is an uncertain time, with what at times feels like continuously unexpected events, we are healthy and have all that we need. We are certainly more fortunate than those next to us in the region so we try not to take that for granted, while being aware of the current fluid environment here and taking any precautions necessary.

We are within four weeks of the due date for our son and praying that continues to be a healthy and safe experience. The doctors and medical care here is comparable to what we had there so that is comforting. We’re hopeful despite animosity against Americans right now, it does not carry over during our time of need and care at the hospital. So far we have had pleasant experiences. 

Taylor is in a preschool in the mornings that does half Arabic and half English and she is thriving. And teaching us Arabic! She has so many wonderful and strong connections and relationships and has really blossomed in a way just being here with me could not have provided. We are so thankful for the love and care and teaching they provide. They are Palestinian Christian teachers at a Montessori type school, and they treat us like we are all family no matter what is happening and what political dynamics impact so many. 

She is also very excited to meet her baby brother soon and have him at her 3rd birthday party in June.

We miss our holy trinity family very much. She asks to go back there as well often and hope on an R&R back, we can be there for a service as well. We hope everyone is doing well there and look forward to seeing everyone again when we can.