LJ Idol Season 11: Hiraeth

[xlovebecomesher]

Note: Aba is the Hebrew word for Dad. Weirdly, despite speaking Hebrew fluently, I did not often call my mom Ima, mostly calling her Mommy or Mom. Aba however, has always been the only word I've ever used to call my dad and because I only ever refer to him as Aba, I use the word here as well.As we took the hour long bus ride back to Yafo after a

Comments

[dadi]

This is fascinating! When I went to Israel first in 1996, I had no family at all there and no memories of family members connecting me, I remember how envious I was of the others traveling with me when they mentioned all the places and memories they had grown up with in this country!

[xlovebecomesher]

That's awesome though that you got to go Israel and create your own memories!

[adoptedwriter]

Very cool! I'd like to see Israel/one day.

[xlovebecomesher]

I highly recommend visiting if you get a chance!

[encrefloue]

That truly is a precious gift. I have yet to go to my father's country with him. Maybe one day!

[xlovebecomesher]

I hope you get to do that one day!

[rayaso]

Oh, how wonderful! You had great parents. The feeling in this is so strong. Great work.

[xlovebecomesher]

Thank you!

[tonithegreat]

Such a storied place to have in your family’s past and present. This was a fascinating tale.

[xlovebecomesher]

Thank you!