WHY???

Our situation here is fast becoming dire. I can't write you long messgaes or send you any articles because the electric power is erratic and just now the Israelis have threatened to take out the entire electric grid. If that happens, it will be terrible for all of us, espcially those like me with small children. Evacuating with the Americans is not an option for people like us with limited cash and no house in the US. Besides, how long will we be away? Yes, Israel has overreacted. Until both sides accept the fact that neither can eliminate the other, Lebanon itself including all of us will have been eliminated. I don't know what more to tell you except to pray for us fervently and sincerely.

From a friend of MESP living in Lebanon--we visited with him and had good discussions with him during my time in the Middle East. As he says, please pray fervently and sincerely for a just peace in the region.