Focus

I’m so glad you mentioned and encouraged us to visit the boys before we think of making another trip to Israel. It’s been a long time since I asked either of them if they felt we focused more on you than on them. It is very difficult to show either affection or undue interest in David; he makes you feel like you “are bugging him” or giving him the third degree. Robert is a hugger and articulator. While he shows much more enthusiasm for Israel and your life there, he has said, even recently, “this house is so Israel-oriented.” When I told David on the phone that he was going to be an uncle, he chuckled and said, “Hmmm, that’s very interesting.” The same night I said the same thing to Robert and he replied, “Oh, wow! that’s great!” and spent about 15 seconds cheering and laughing delightedly. They’re just different emotional beings, I guess. But I have not the slightest doubt about their love and loyalty for us and for you.