Christmas Greetings

Dear Family and Friends:

 This is a very special time for all of us as a family as we gather for Christmas and  give thanks for having Shadi with us during this festive season.  Not only do we want to wish you a Merry Christmas, but we  want to thank you specially for  all your support and solidarity during Shadi’s ordeal.  Although he was released for house arrest,  at least he is at home, and he was  able to study on-line before the Christmas break.  

He was also able to watch many of the World Cup games including the final one.  I am attaching a photo of both of us as he welcomes me to their home for the final game.  But the latest good news is ironic indeed, but  he was  granted  a  permit to go to church on Christmas Sunday,    after which all the family, my two children, their spouses and seven grandchildren will be  around for the Christmas lunch.   We have an extra addition this year, my first great- grand son,  Sary Zabaneh, son of Faris and Zeina,  Shadi’s oldest  sister.   So there is a lot to be grateful for, and we hope there is a lot for you as well  to be grateful for,  despite all the absurdities of the political scene all over the world, and especially in our area from where the first message of peace was proclaimed.

With love, and warm wishes for a blessed season, peace and good health throughout the year.