Urgent message from our friend Heba in Cairo

An urgent plea directly from Heba, delivered in real time: 

"The pro-Morsi protesters are moving now towards the ministry of defense – very close to my house and the military troops are blocking the roads so they don’t have to get into clashes with protestoers…a strong rumor that there will be a terrorist attach on the international airport…terrorist operations are taking place in different cities mostly in Sinai killing military solders… the American government is pressuring the release of Morsi … we always see the movement of Morsi’s supporter timing with the American  interference and demands in its support to MB…please keep Egyupt in your prayers and if your voice can reach your government, please ask them to stop supporting terrorism otherwise Egypt will soon turn into another Syria."

Friends, if you have a minute to email, call, or write your U.S. congressional reps (here's a directory  http://www.contactingthecongress.org/) this may be a good time. Although not to be pessimistic, but I think the moment by moment decisions on foreign policy engagement with Egypt are not seeking or needing congressional approval. However, our voices may make a difference in a long run. The message would be something like "I urge you to let the Egyptian people make their own decisions about their leadership. Please do not support Morsi." 

Thanks! 

And also, please post your messages of support for safety and peace to Heba and her family here. Thank you.

With love from yours truly,

Natural Born Bleeding Heart