She talks very quickly, but you can sense the energy behind her performance.

VOA: special.2009.09.20

But she has decided to forgive him. No good,she says, can come from holding on to that bitterness.

VOA: standard.2010.06.07

She says she had trouble with seventh grade algebra. "I think the teachers are good, but they can't go at a pace that's perfect for everyone."

VOA: standard.2010.03.26

But she is hopeful the situation can be reversed.

VOA: standard.2010.03.26

She wonders what else they can do. For now,the Mahmoud family and others have no choice but to keep containers ready for the days when water does flow through the taps.

VOA: standard.2009.08.01