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Corresponding with my granddaughter on WhatsApp while staying in the bomb shelter yesterday evening, (outside many alarms and explosive sounds of ballistic missiles from Iran) she;
"grandmother
did you have an alarm
are you ok? how are you?
"We are in a shelter" (my answer) me-
she-
very good
how are you feeling (she asks)
I send her a picture of the little children of the neighbors who are with me in the shelter and draw pictures on pages that their parents made sure to prepare in advance in the shelter.
she-
will be fine
Stay in the shelter
I was with a friend and we entered the protected room
we are all fine
And after we got quieter we sent each other hearts and flowers on WhatsApp.
She is 14 years old, with the spirit of a devoted and caring grandmother.
Yael, it feels shameful to say that I am not as informed as I can be about the war (conflict didn't feel right) where you are. I promise to do better. My confession is that if it's not at my doorstep, I tend to not pay attention. That might be a survival tactic, I don't know. All I do know is that sending love and hope doesn't feel like enough. Just know that you are seen, and heard.
ReplyDeleteThank you karla. Your kind words are a generous enough gesture and lovingly received here.
DeleteI would find that conversation comforting if I were ever to be in the same situation. To share love with those close to us is something special.
ReplyDeleteI was very moved by the fact that she thought of me while she was also in difficult moments.
DeleteWe hear you and understand that to hold hands, even metaphorically, with your loved ones is so important right now.
ReplyDeleteThank you Tigger's Mum, I am glad that some hear me and understand.
ReplyDeleteBeing able to keep in touch through WhatsApp and knowing your grandchildren are safe is so comforting. I'm glad to hear you were in a proper shelter with your neighbours. I watched the news live on different channels and was relieved when I heard it was over. This conflict is getting much worse. I wish both sides would just stop retaliating
ReplyDeleteIhope so too, It will take many more years as it seems.
DeleteThis really touched me as I have a 15 year old granddaughter. Your granddaughter is loving and cares for you deeply. I am sorry she has to worry about her grandmother surviving misses and bombs. There is so much wrong with this picture. I pray for your safety, and the safety of your loved ones. May this horror end soon. Cali G
ReplyDeleteThank you Cali. My granddaughter was also in a place where there were alarms and missiles passed over her head and she still thought of me.
DeleteTypo above… missiles and bombs. I hope they all miss their targets and do no harm. Stay safe and be strong.
ReplyDeleteStay safe.
ReplyDeleteAs much as it depends on me, I will try very hard.
DeleteA new day. A new year. Thank you for your voice and the voice of your granddaughter and sharing the love you share. Your voices are heard around the world. All the best to you and your beloveds.
ReplyDeleteThank you am, your encouraging voice is also heard here and welcomed as always.
DeleteI cannot imagine the daily horror you endure. I feel so helpless.
ReplyDeleteI hope you can find comfort in your family. May you stay safe.
Thank you Christina,There are also moments of silence when I ask myself if this is really happening, this is a reality that is hard to accept.
DeleteA new day and a new year. May 5785 bring peace and safety!
ReplyDeleteI also hope and wish for myself that this will happen.
DeleteYou are a wonderful grandmother for a wonderful granddaughter!
ReplyDeleteStay safe
Hilde in Germany
Thank you Hilde for being here as always with your kind words.
DeleteI wonder if they have shelters in Iran? They're going to need them! Happy Rosh Hashanah.
ReplyDeleteRosh Hashanah this time is not so happy, we are waiting for a better year.
DeleteI hope you are safe. Thankfully grandchildren can be very caring, especially in horrible times.
ReplyDeleteWhen I broke my ankle and got stuck on the couch, thankfully spouse did all the cooking and laundry. But two of my grandchildren came to my house to make cups of tea and push me outside on my wheelchair.
Hels.I'm glad to hear that you have such wonderful grandchildren.
DeleteStay safe Yael.
ReplyDeletePixie,I'm trying as hard as I can to follow the instructions here, but it's still kind of Russian roulette, and I hope I'll have a lot of luck. thank you
ReplyDeleteI know these are hard times but we're all thinking of you and your family. I'm glad you and your granddaughter can support each other.
ReplyDeleteThank you Steve, she is so mature and her concern touched my heart.
DeleteThat's lovely the way you all give each other support and lovely messages.
ReplyDeleteThe biggest hugs from me in London. Wishing you safety and often thinking of you.
I love reading your blog because you have lots of friends and its evident from the comments how many people care for you.
Stay safe
Liam.
Liam, as I said before, I wish there were more people like you with the accurate vision and the ability to cross-reference sources and understand the situation as it is.
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ReplyDeleteWhy did you remove my comment. You said you knew where Hamra was and then deleted my comment when I said where it was for those readers who did not understand. I really don’t understand.
ReplyDeleteI don't know who you are. There is a troll here with severe mental problems that I delete his comments, he changes identities and I suspected it was him. Maybe I was right or maybe not.
DeleteThank you for your explanation. I have friends who live in Tel Aviv and friends who live in Hamra, in Beruit. I worry for all of them. Take care
DeleteAnd one more thing, you don't have to comment here, if you feel hurt. I have no desire to hurt anyone.
ReplyDeleteSending you all good wishes. I am pleased that you are still able to speak to your dear granddaughter. I hope this can all be resolved quickly but it seems the people in the middle east cannot accept the state of Israel, tiny as it is. As for Iran, well it would do better to treat their own citizens decently. (I found your blog via John Gray and his blog.)
ReplyDeleteThank you Carole for the kind words. Indeed, we would all like peace here and an end to wars, but it seems that we do not have suitable partners for this matter.
ReplyDeleteThere's a beautiful and deep connection between your granddaughter and you.Whenever I see good news about you I breathe sighs of relief and gratitude,-Mary
ReplyDeleteYes Mary, she always says the only person she can't be mad at is me. She thought of me while she herself was in danger and it touched my heart so much.
ReplyDeleteDear Yael, I am thinking of you and your family especially on this day.
ReplyDeleteKathy
Thinking of you and your family on this anniversary. Hope that you all stay safe.
ReplyDeleteA year after this horrible massacre and Israel still has to fight. I cannot believe it and I cannot understand it.
ReplyDeleteHilde in Germany
Thank you Kathy, Frances and Hilde, it's good to know there are people like you in the world.
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