Author Archives: Susan

Grace Wins

I am tired.  I admit it. We have had volunteers at Beit Shalom since January through April 1st.  Some times every bed was full.  That is a lot of volunteers! That is also a lot of planning, driving, talking, cleaning, … Continue reading

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“Strength” by Hal Lyon

After 30 years in the Army and over 23 in civilian law-enforcement, needless to say, physical fitness and mental toughness has been a large part of my life.  Sometimes consuming me with all the calorie counting, protein in-take, miles Run … Continue reading

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Prayer Warriors

Prayer Warriors are a unique group of people.  Called by God to talk to Him often, sometimes groaning in the spirit to achieve the miraculous, given a heart that hears and closed eyes that taste and see.  What a marvelous … Continue reading

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A Few Words

We are warriors until we draw our final breath.  We are never finished with our fight.  King David was a man after God’s Heart and he was known as a warrior; called to stand and fight. Being a warrior takes … Continue reading

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Did you know…?

…Transnistria, a frigid and barren place in Romania in WWII, is referred to as the Romanian Auschwitz? Some 410,000, about half of Romania’s Jews, were massacred by their      government.  Even before Germany began their Final Solution Romania starting ‘cleansing’ their … Continue reading

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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer expectations: • Minimum two weeks, maximum three months (no visa required) • Longer term of one year (visa required) • Visit with translators, housing available, assist where needed, errands for AHI and/or Survivors • Must be able to handle … Continue reading

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Where in the World is Susan in 2017?!

Follow us on the website www.ahi-il.org March                 Israel April                   USA 9-13      PA 13      6pm  Bible Study Grp, Denver, Pa … Continue reading

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They Survived the Holocaust…

This section features the true experiences of Holocaust Survivors we see and visit today.  This is to fulfill their requests, “Remember us!  Tell others of our experiences so we are not forgotten!” ~ Evgenia ~ As a child Evgenia and … Continue reading

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Experiencing Terror in Jerusalem

by Susan Heagy You read about it on the news, see a headline or hear about it from someone.  The impact is minimal as it takes place far away from you. The Survivors talk about it and find the news … Continue reading

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Volunteers Return

This is my fourth time in Akko.  Every time its different. Everytime we see different people and also sometimes we see the same. Every time it hurts me to see the situation of them but also everytime I see the … Continue reading

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