I can't believe how much has changed, and continues to change, in the middle east and around Africa, in a single month. The courage that has been displayed is absolutely incredible. When a group of people can rise up in the streets, tear the asphalt from the ground as a weapon, and take their country back from a vicious dictator in a matter of days is truly a huge moment in history. A moment that is truly awesome, in the true sense of the word. I've had the pleasure of meeting a young Egyptian woman through this social media/uprising and I am amazed at the strength and bravery of these young people, who have led the way where there forefathers couldn't. Rana, I can't imagine what it must be like for you to witness, and be a part of such fantastic history. What stories you will be able to tell your children! It's as if all of North Africa has caught the Freedom Flu, and it's spreading like wildfire. Although Egypt fell in 18 days, Libya continues to struggle greatly, and I imagine a great ship docking on the coast of Tripoli and everyone gets on board....sails to safety...and then a great bomb is dropped on top of Gadhafi's lair of evil, and blown him apart. Evil is an intrinsic thing....it slithers around in your brain and flashes out of the eyes...but that man wears his evil on his face as well. I was telling Rana about my 13 son's experience the other night after 2 bored teenage girls decided to have him arrested for stealing a cell phone. The officer was one of those "power" police instead of a "people" police, and he took Matt away and locked him in a cell with absolutely no evidence. I though I would lose my mind I was so upset (not good for my health) until a few hours later when the girls parents called the Police to say they'd "found" the "stolen" phone. I was devastated...then furious...then relieved...then full of rage...crying...oh my...I was everything, and I still am to a degree. I told Rana, that I could not imagine being in her place in the middle of a revolution and being a mother with your daughters and sons, and brothers and fathers may be shot down in the street. God help all those who are struggling and sacrificing sooooo much to obtain the freedoms that we take so lightly. Finding Freedom is going to be a lengthy process, but if you have God in your heart you have a guide to help your path through all evil temptations that freedom brings. Anyway God Bless All.
