Author Archives: Susan

Beit Shalom

Beit Shalom is exactly what the name says- House of Peace.  For all who come and volunteer, or guests or anyone visiting, each one finds a place of peace.  We have a pergola which is a great place to pray … Continue reading

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While Some Things Change, Some Stay the Same

Stay the same:  Heirloom Project  – Those who survived the Holocaust came away with their lives, but their family history such as heirlooms and items handed down through generations did not.  The goal of AHI is to replace those lost … Continue reading

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Brothers, What We Do in Life… Echoes in Eternity” – Maximus, Gladiator

In the movie Gladiator Russell Crowe, as Roman general Maximus, addresses his troops before battle.  He tells them to imagine where they will be after the battle; do so, they will live and it will be so. “Hold the line!  … Continue reading

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Warfare in the Electronic World

Okay, so my iPhone died.  It was actually kind of dramatic.  Screen went black, then the little Apple symbol showed up.  Off, on, off, on… for about a minute then suddenly, a bright red screen followed by nothing.  I have … Continue reading

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After Volunteer Groups Leave

Today I am working in the office catching up on lots of typical things involved in overseeing an organization.  Over the last eight weeks we have had several groups of volunteers with singles in between or overlapping.  In other words, … Continue reading

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“Brothers, what we do in life… echoes in eternity.”-Maximus, Gladiator

In the movie Gladiator Russell Crowe, as the Roman general Maximus, addresses his troops before battle.  He tells them to imagine where they will be after the battle; and if they do they will live and it will be so. … Continue reading

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“Brothers, what we do in life… echoes in eternity.”

“Brothers, what we do in life… echoes in eternity.”   -Maximus, Gladiator In the movie Gladiator Russell Crowe, as the Roman general Maximus, addresses his troops before battle.  He tells them to imagine where they will be after the battle; and … Continue reading

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In the Gas Chambers

Imagine for a moment the circumstances of those who were placed in the gas chambers of concentration camps in World War II.   Naked, pressed in so tight that even in after death they were standing upright.  Clawing at the … Continue reading

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Vacation Expectations and Reality

In mid February I took a short vacation.  Something I had not done before.  Not a family time but instead just me at a bed & breakfast, by myself.  Me and my computer.  Let’s say my time away was interesting … Continue reading

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~ A Few Words ~

“Do not fret because of evil men… Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways…  Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret… Those who hope in … Continue reading

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