First, our team is still doing very well and is sitting at 6-2 in the league which is good enough for a tie for second. A very positive start for a team with lots of expectations. There is also some new news from our team regarding our roster. Because of the unfortunate injury to BJ Mckie, we have acquired a new player to replace him on the roster. Ronald Ross, a guard out of Texas Tech, will be our new player. The coaches are expecting BJ to be out for a month or two so they thought it would be best to add to our depth. He will have to learn all of our plays but since they are not too complicated he should be fine. Our next game is at home against Ashkelon. They are a talented team with scoring guards who are very dangerous. We should be able to handle them but only if we come out with the right attitude.
Also, Christmas break was a great time for me. It was a time to see family and friends in the states that I have been missing since August. It seemed almost like a dream because it was so much fun and it was over so quick. Although it was a fun trip, it feels good to get back here and get my body back in shape. Another exciting thing about coming back to Israel from break was that my girlfriend Kelly got to come here with me. This is her second visit so it was not as a shock being in a new country for her. It would be nice to travel the country and go to spots in the south but there is some conflict that is intimidating. Hamas in Gaza and Israel have been in heavy combat since the 27th of December. Conflict between these groups is not new and has a history that goes well beyond my years. The short story of it is Hamas has been sending random small missiles into the southern parts of Israel for 8 years. They do not hit people every time but the threat was getting so bad that children could not go to school due to the threat. Israel asked for them to stop.. they didn't.. so Israel is striking them from the air and on land. It is kind of scary being 3 hours north of a war but I feel safe in Haifa. If the conflict spreads outside of Gaza I will be very nervous and think of moving. I hope they find a resolution soon..
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it's good to hear that you had a good time in the states and that you're doing well. I bet your girlfriend is also glad to be able to share this time with you overseas. I have to admit that I don't watch too much television so I didn't really know what was going on there until just recently and I wondered about you over there and if it is still safe to play basketball there.
Hey my man. Just thought i would read up and cauch up on how your doin. I hate I didnt get to see ya when you came back, but hope your holidays were a good time. Hope your playing a good bit and showing them what you got. Stay safe from all the B.S. going on over there and watch everythings thats goin on around you. Good luck with everything!
Thanks for the updates, Ben! Glad to read things are going well with you. If I knew you were such a good writer, I would've had you working with me while you were at GC. You'll be glad to know the Quakers downed E&H last night, 97-70, after taking a tough 80-76 loss at Roanoke Monday night. Take care of yourself!
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