Baby Moses in a basket
floated unaware and innocent
hidden by swaying reeds
on the banks of the river Nile

Baby Jesus held in Mary's arms
rode sleeping on a donkey
protected by the silent night
jogging across the desert

What will we find in this time and place?
Hope is never out of date
and faith carries far..

      These are a few thoughts as my husband and I set off for Egypt for six months to teach and interact with the people of Port Said under the auspices of  the Coptic Orthodox Church whose mission is to help those without jobs and hope. We expect to arrive in Egypt on December 27 and look forward to celebrating  orthodox Christmas with the Copts in January.

Check back for more notes in January.