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MEMORIAL

 

MEMORIAL

‘That tower is all that was left of our church after the bombing.’ The old man spat comprehensively. ‘My lungs have never been the same since the gas. I was a child then, sheltering in the crypt with my parents. The ground shook so much it disturbed the foundations.’

‘You must have been terrified.’

‘It took them three days to dig us out, but our homes were gone. Papa went off to fight - that was the last we saw of him. The tower remains as a memorial to him and all the others who fought the aggressors.’

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There are similar stories taking place right now. In my local area a group of Polish Scouts are collecting for the Ukranian refugees. On my stint in the village charity shop this morning we packed up a suitcase full of warm clothes for their appeal. They plan to take them to Poland on Sunday. 

And I have two daughters-in-law from countries neighbouring Ukraine - one is Polish and one Slovakian. That brings the unthinkable far too close for comfort.

Pray for the Ukrainians, for all helping them, and for the Russian people who are also suffering under a rotten regime.

26 comments:

  1. Another war, more memorials - will we never learn? Timely and poignant Liz.

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    1. It seems we won't learn. One man votes himself a lifetime presidency and a vast country allows it. How the hell does that happen?

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  2. we will not forget. Always remember. The memorial is a stunning reminder.

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  3. Beautifully done and I can so understand it being so close to home for you.

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  4. I don't usually respond because it's difficult so I hope this posts. What a sad sad write. I want to say lovely, but it wouldn't be right. My heart is aching for the those in harms way. I worry for my pen pal&crafty friend who lives- lived- in Kiev and pray she and her family have escaped to safety. Dear Lord, please, hear our prayers for these people. Amen!

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    1. Thank you for making the effort to comment, Tynder. We prayed last night at Ash Wednesday mass for the Ukrainian people. Amen indeed.

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  5. It is my experience that those who want war always seem to get what they want. Difficult story, Liz. Well done.

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    1. Thank you, Bill. Putin is a warmonger to his rotten core.

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  6. war is all about greed. those who have less want more and those who have more want more and more.

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    1. You'd think Russia was big enough without grabbing more land.

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  7. Yes, I have donated, and I constantly pray that this horror may soon end.

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  8. Dear Liz,

    An ever-present reality. Well told.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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  9. It hurts to contemplate it and beyond an understanding of the reality that is unfolding in your region of the globe. May the maniac be shut down soon.

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    1. Attempts have been made, but he's too well protected 🙁

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  10. Your story is what many have experienced over the years, and many are doing right now...

    Hope all is well soon.
    Praying.

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