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I (finally) finished watching Paris, Je T’Aime yesterday. The nice thing about that movie is how non-linear it is. I have basically been watching it for weeks now.

In the last 30 minutes or so of the movie, I found a new favorite vignette, one about a blind boy and his relationship with an actress. Something about it seemed so True to me. Anyway, watch it below before I get in trouble for copyright infringement – ha!

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Day 18.

Today’s been a good day.

I spent an hour or so with Caitie Merz before she heads back to Nashville for music school. I’ve never met someone so optimistic, even in really tough times. When I’m with her I become optimistic. It’s beautiful, really.

I’m glad too to be back in Marion – only 2 1/2 weeks! Being at home is tough. I feel like I have to work harder to stay happy. Maybe that’s because all my friends are here. Ah. Anyway.

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it’s all crazy; it’s all false; it’s all a dream; it’s alright

A huge part of why I’m in Iraq is to correct my preconceived notions about Iraqis, Kurds and Muslims – and yours too.

Joshua, Jeremy and the guy interns get to hang out with Sheikh Ali, a Muslim sheikh (religious leader). He’s not what you’d expect from a devout sheikh. He’s friendly and funny and hospitable – not what the news tells us about Muslim rulers like him.

The guy interns talk constantly about how much they love hanging out with Sheikh Ali. (We girls are a little jealous.)

Check out Jeremy’s video about our Muslim friend, and see for yourself:


The Sheikh’s Smile from Preemptive Love on Vimeo.

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She’s Always Smiling

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to meet Honya Mahdi, a 15 month-old who had surgery last November.
I remember reading about her on the PLC blog months ago, when I was first learning about Preemptive Love Coalition. I fell in love with this baby’s Dumbo ears and big brown eyes.
Seeing her seven months later, healthy and laughing – it reminded me why I’m here. I’m in Iraq for my professional career, yes. I’m here for my IWU internship, yes. But I’m here because babies are dying in northern Iraq – and I want to help save them.


“She’s Always Smiling” The Story of Honya Mahdi from Preemptive Love on Vimeo.

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