116. Honey

stone pendant, Rishon Letzion

Hani (which she pronounced Honey), is a super sweet woman, who amongst great chaos on several occasions has helped me remain calm - I don't know if she realizes this. Today, as I sat before her I noticed she was surrounded by hearts - somehow this seems to fit.

Hani's heart would love for others to help children with cancer http://www.israelcancer.org/home.html

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72. Together

pendant, Rishon Letzion

The more I get to know Anat the more I learn how much she values family and togetherness. As a coordinator for children with special needs she takes on the difficult task of ensuring that everything is kept together in their program. Between moments of being on the go she will share stories of her family, which she carries with her symbolically around her neck in the heart pictured here.

Togetherness is clearly fundamental to this heart. After nearly a year of working with Anat, I have learned a tremendous amount about togetherness, and am very grateful for the experience.

Anat's heart cares about helping youth in distress, and would love for others to contibute to ELEM http://www.elem.org.il/lm/english.asp?catid=137&parentid=0

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9. Happy Birthday!

Balloon, Rishon Letzion

These balloons covered with messages of happy birthday in Hebrew and English were found in an empty room, as though quietly waiting to wish their receiver a happy birthday.

I was pleasantly surprised to stumble upon them, and elated to read the message inscribed on the heart floating above, "Yesterday, Today, Always". This heart reminds us that we can love and be loved at any and every age - Now there's a reason to celebrate!

I wish to dedicate this post to Hugo who turns 6 today and my father who turns 70 tomorrow! For anyone reading this who has a birthday - Mazal Tov!

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