Marc and Avi are from Detroit, they came to Israel together to join the IDF, where they met Mishy.
I met Marc at Shul, he introduced me to Mish. As I have shared before she didn't like me much. I believe she called me a "bouncy little twit" The first time I dared to hug her she stood stiff with her arms at her sides, I called her a b*tch. I was the trouble maker, I came to Israel naive and determined to make a difference, I was all into politics, against the disengagement, I got us arrested twice.
It was during one of the arrests that I got the nick name "Princess" I was lying on the ground trying to block a bulldozer when the charming officer jerked me up. Avi came to my defense and told the cop I was "precious cargo" and to take it easy on me, to which he replied "come on Princess" from then on I was Princess. My political activism was cut short by open heart surgeries and eventually the stroke. Mish calls those my "Angela Davis" days.
The five of us Uri, Marc, Avi, Mish and I became very close, we're all quite different but that never mattered. I believe Avi's death, my surgeries and now Mish's leukemia was the reason G-d put us together. An Orthodox Jew, A vegan, A gay, a die hard Detroit Redwings fan, and me. Absolutely nothing in common but love and respect.
2009-04-17
For Joe, How we met
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Well, obviously, a vegan I can understand. I'm an orthodox jew... we're all wonderful people... I can understand that? A gay? We all have our challenges.
But, ... a Red Wings fan? How could you?
Quite the interesting story you guys all have. I can see you were all quite the courageous group and that has translated well to help everyone with what they are dealing with now.
I am so glad that you all have each other!
Wow--you sound like quite the interesting group--though with far too much in the way of trials and tribulations to be fair.
Leah-
That was a great story. I am so PROUD to say that we have come to know you as well as we have. You all are different but you all make the best come out of people(most people). But all of you being so different has brought you all alot closer. And made our "soldier girl" a whole lot softer. I am sure that I wouldn't get by saying that to her face. LOL!! I am sorry that all of you have been through so much pain. But in my own experience, in some ways it has made me stronger. But, of course, I haven't had open heart surgery, leukemia, or anything like that. I did have a friend who was gay. She didn't push it on me, and I didn't push anything on her. She was a great friend, until she moved away. But anyway, I just wanted you to know that we are still praying for you and Mish. Take care of yourself, Leah. In our prayers always, Roxi
This is a great post! You guys are such an interesting group. So much love between you.
We send our love and lots of prayers for you, all the time!
My son loved you all very much, but especially you Leah. From the moment he first laid eyes on you. He told me, "mama I've met my soul mate" I hope that I am not out of line in saying, he lives on in you Leah, as you carry a piece of his heart with you.
Fantastic. :)
But I can't help wondering as a parent of several children, one whom I affectionately refer to as our self-proclaimed princess... what's your dad's take on your "Angela Davis" days?
You don't have to answer that. ;)
Thank you so much for sharing. I feel other people enjoyed the story as well. I agree I believe in the power of fate and faith.
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