Interesting Experience

When my friend (ZW), and later Lena Stern (Yuri Stern's widow), asked me to say a few words at tonight's fundraiser, I agreed, without hesitation.

I did not realize that I would know most of the people in the audience.

I should have known.... I just didn't.

So, when I addressed the audience, it was like talking with friends.

Except, I talked about the things I never talk about.

In order to appreciate what it is that the Yuri Stern Foundation provides for cancer patients, it is necessary to understand what a day at the hospital is like.

So, I painted the picture, with the express hope that none of them should ever have to experience, first hand, a day in the chemo ward.

Afterwards, so many people approached me with comments and compliments.

I realized, I never before spelled out, in detail, what goes on during chemo days.

Tomorrow, b'li neder (no promises), I will post about what a day in the life of a cancer patient is really like.



Please daven (or send happy, healing thoughts) for RivkA bat Teirtzel.

With love and optimism,
RivkA

Yuri Stern Foundation -- Benefit Evening

There are several worthwhile benefit events coming up soon.

Tomorrow night, Wednesday, February 17, there is a Benefit Evening for the Yuri Stern Foundation(http://www.yurishtern.org.il/).

The program will include:

• Classical musical performance
• Wine and cheese reception
• Guest Speaker: MK David Rotem, Chairman Constitution Law and Justice Committee, who will speak on the controversial issues of conversion and civil marriage

Read about my personal experiences with this wonderful organization here.



Please daven (or send happy, healing thoughts) for RivkA bat Teirtzel.

With love and optimism,
RivkA