On the way home after my day-long Chiropractic conference in Herzelia today, I detoured to the mostly deserted beach, collecting shells to bring to Jerusalem for Raphaela, breathing the fresh sea air and walking barefoot in the white sand.

Amazing what wave-watching will do to clear the head. For the first time in the last 24 hours I found myself not only not wanting to cry, but feeling serene and able to smile again.