{"id":2512,"date":"2014-07-31T15:57:07","date_gmt":"2014-07-31T19:57:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ezermizion.org\/blog\/?p=2512"},"modified":"2014-07-31T15:57:07","modified_gmt":"2014-07-31T19:57:07","slug":"cancel-absolutely-not","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ezermizion.org\/blog\/cancel-absolutely-not\/","title":{"rendered":"Cancel? Absolutely Not!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The families were counting the days. Tension, trauma, terror colored their days \u2018gloomy gray\u2019. Living with cancer was draining, traumatizing.
\nBut there was something to look forward to. Ezer Mizion\u2019s Summer retreat for Families Battling Cancer was due to take place in a matter of days.
\nAnd then the war came. \u201cThey\u2019ll probably cancel,\u201d said many, once again falling under a heavy cloud of despondency.\"pr<\/a>
\nBut they did not know Ezer Mizion. The organizers understood that these periodic retreats and fun days are the oxygen that lifts their spirits and gives them hope. Yes, Protective Edge will make things difficult. Yes, changes will have to be made to maintain security. But cancel? Absolutely not! As is well known to medical science, the spirit strengthens the body in its battle with illness. These families have been dreaming of the good times ahead. Just like chemotherapy continues, so will \u2018dreamotherapy\u2019 . And so plans continued to roll.
\nCamp opened. On schedule. Watch Eitan : \u201c I’m hoping for peace but if it doesn’t happen during camp, I\u2019m not even going to listen for the sirens. I\u2019m just gonna have fun!\u201d
\nAnd what fun he had! One day there was a famous singer who pulled everyone onto the dance floor- kids, grownups, staff, toddlers and grandpas- all dancing together, their hearts filled with joy. Another day brought a jeep trip-600 participants- through the \u2018wilds\u2019 of Israel. Laughter and camaraderie filled each moment.\"pr<\/a>
\nBalloon Day was one of the highlights. Hundreds of helium balloons were given out. Many wrote a prayer on theirs—for the cancer to be cured\u2026for the soldiers to be safe\u2026for no more scary needles. Then they watched in awe as hundreds of balloons were released to fly towards the sky, bearing their prayers to the heavens above.
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\nEzer Mizion Summer Camp for Families Battling Cancer: where each participant took home a \u2018gift package\u2019 of courage and faith.<\/p>\n\"Facebook\"<\/a>\"twitter\"<\/a>\"pinterest\"<\/a>\"linkedin\"<\/a>\"mail\"<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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