Dear friends,

Thanks for your concern

You undoubtedly see the images of what is happening in Egypt on TV and worry about us and pray for us! 

The real picture

What you do not know is that the real picture from the inside is radically different from what you imagine.  The pictures you see in this newsletter are of happy people – including Rebecca and myself – participating in the demonstrations demanding the resignation of our President.  Unlike previous demonstrations in which I participated at this very location in front of the Presidential Palace (when there was barbed wire, riot police and tear gas), these demonstrations have been, for the most part, unusually peaceful. 
 
The crowds around us were in a festive mood, parents, children, old 
people, all chanting for the fall of the Government and enthusiastically waving flags and banners.  As Rebecca and I walked through the crowds we did not feel unsafe in spite of the incredibly crowded conditions and the complete lack of any police or army presence.  On the contrary, we all felt very proud to be Egyptians and to be among so many wonderful compatriots from Christians to conservative, Muslim, veiled women! The  concern, enthusiasm, passion and love for our country which we all shared was exhilarating and made us all the more loyal to our great nation. 

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