One week from tomorrow I leave for Baghdad, the last place on earth I ever thought of visiting at a time like this. Individual body armor has been procured, along with kevlar helmet and ballistic eyewear. The Nikon and its lenses are packed and ready to go, and new hiking boots have been faithfully broken-in. There are details yet to attend to, but I am ready.
Though I never expected to find myself in a warzone of any kind, my circumstances have led me to this place, and I wait with anticipation for arrival in Iraq. I go to write, and will surely capture what I see on camera from time to time. I hope to send home a different, non-mainstream-media perspective on the war and the plight of soldiers and citizens. This will be an adventure to be sure. I am nervous, but excited anticipation prevails at the thought of being witness to what I hope to be the turning point in a war that will be serve as a landmark in the history of our nation. This conflict that lingers over the graves of men and women of Biblical fame is set in a land that is full of history, both brutal and beautiful; and I am eager to see those places of ancient history and history-in-the-making.
My plan is to write a news column for several publications. I will update this blog as I am inspired to do so. Feel free to comment, and to pray for wisdom, inspiration, and safety.
6 comments:
Blessings Terah. I look forward to your revelations and to the perspective that you will surely bring. Love you. Tracy
Terah,
Melody and I will be praying for you. I know you will bless everyone you meet. We look forward to hearing from you.
Love,
Gene and Melody
I will be praying for you! I can't wait to read all that you have to write and to see your pictures! Post often, so we don't have to worry about you! Love you!
Terah - This reminds me of when we sent you off to China. I still have your name written by 3 passages of text which I pray for you whenever I happen on them. They are Eph. 6:19-20, Phil. 4:4-8 and finally Col. 1:9-14. It's actually quite amazing how appropro they are today in light of your current adventure. Go read them. This is my prayer. I look forward to reading your truth, Terah. Love you, too, Candy
we will be praying. can't wait to get updates once you are there!
-kara
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