hi hagay!
i'm so glad that dr. tyrone thinks you have some time before needing this very difficult surgery. enjoy this time!!!
i know it was a trip out of your country, but atleast you got a break from what is going on there!
my niece (who lived in israel for awhile years ago) is about 27 yrs old and is a professional photographer. she takes photos for the nytimes magazine section and has photographed my in-laws (her grandparents) and other relatives for that section.
she is in israel now (second time in 2 months) doing a shoot she started two months ago. she is publishing a book on israeli "children" and adults who serve or have served in the army. also, on life there as israelis. when she went to her publisher, she was told that she has to document the same thing from the point of view of the palestinians!
so, there she is doing that.
i am very nervous for her even though she is staying with good friends and doesn't feel she is in any danger where she is. if she were my daughter, i would never let her go now_ too frightening.
i hope you and your family are well and safe.
again, i'm so glad for your good news.
stay well, sylvia