I must tell you the whole (Sar-El)  experience really moved me. I don't do drugs but I felt high all

 the way. Maybe it was because we had a first class group but I met so

many other volunteers from other programs that were terrific also. I of

course  had some pivotal times.

One was on a Sunday at the airport meeting up with our group to be. A man from

Belarus came over to me and we sort of had a  conversation. I think at that moment

I realized how great it was that this tiny country could attract all these wonderful people

from all over the  globe. I must admit I feel comfortable with the Jewish connection.

All the folks who handled us were exceptional. I mean these are little girls.

Did  they feel like we were their parents or did we think of them as our

kids?

I loved all of them. Personally I feel the bonding process works very

quickly through the work. A well oiled working machine makes for some

really good  friends.

I am having a difficult time re-adjusting.

Thank you so much for all your efforts,

Itzik, formerly known as Steve Colman