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Yom Kippur eve.
I'm not religious, but you can't ignore this holiday. It's always been that way. This is a holiday where you fast, ask for forgiveness and believe (those who believe) that on this day everyone's fate is determined. There are no cars on the roads and there are no radio and television broadcasts. It's always been that way.
But like everything with us, everything is always emotionally charged and complicated, It is no coincidence that 51 years ago the Yom Kippur War broke out in which we were attacked from all sides.
This war left me a very young widow with a baby girl.
And now this war, it still has no end.
Rumors say that even today we may be attacked, there is an incessant noise of planes in the sky, something very unusual on Yom Kippur but has become routine for almost a year now.
The phones are next to us because from there will come the message whether to go to the shelters.
In the north, hundreds of rocket launches all day and evening. I want my old life back. The days when I wasn't afraid to take a shower because there might just be an alarm, the days when I didn't arrange my shoes so that I would find them in the dark if I had to run to the shelter at night, the days when I could plan for tomorrow without saying at the end of every sentence "if everything will be alright".
And there are also good things, yesterday my granddaughter sent a message "Grandma, I couldn't ask for a better grandmother".
I'm not religious either and yet, like you, I'm grateful for the good things and want to live without fear in the midst of this ever complicated world. I'm always moved when you recall becoming a widow at a young age due to war. Today, especially, and until the end of this war and always, I'm sending love to you, your daughter and granddaughter and all your beloveds.
ReplyDeleteam,thank you so much, The morning here is quiet, the sky is very blue and the sun is shining, I believe it will be good.
DeleteWishing you and your loved ones… Peace, Love, and Happiness!
ReplyDeleteThank you anonymous.
DeleteYour granddaughter's message makes life meaningful, despite all the horrors taking place around you.
ReplyDeleteWe also have many beautiful and happy moments.
DeleteI'm not religious but strive to live peacefully and close to family. The war is horrific with so many lives destroyed or lost.
ReplyDeleteI do not think I could live under the circumstances that you so bravely endure. Do you and your family think of leaving and living in a peaceful land where life could be enjoyed again?
Susan, I always ask myself this question about people who live with hurricanes, with volcanoes, with earthquakes and all, I think people choose to stay in these places because there is something deep that connects them there, and that's the way it is here.
DeleteIf both Hamas and Hezbollah would end their relentless attacks, the leaders could sit around a table and negotiate. Until that day they will have to be stopped by other means. It's a sorry situation. I wish you a peaceful Yom Kippur.
ReplyDeleteThank you Cro.
DeleteYour granddaughter is a treasure. Her messages must bring such happiness amongst great trouble. I too hope you have a peaceful Yom Kippur
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile everything is quiet here and the morning is wonderful. Indeed my granddaughter knows how to express emotion and it makes me very happy every time.
ReplyDeleteI hope that it continues to be a peaceful day for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteFrances, It was a quiet day here, it was not like that in the north and south where the firing of the rockets continued.
DeleteSending all good wishes to you. Such a lovely message from your granddaughter. Some beauty in your world. I wish for peace too and that you may have your old life back.
ReplyDeleteThank you Carole.
DeleteWishing you peace,joy
ReplyDeleteand security , love,-Mary
Thank you Mary for the kind words as always.
ReplyDeleteI did not know you lost your husband in the Yom Kippur war. How could you not want your old life back? This world is so crazy! You are doing well to try to focus on the good things, like the kind words from your granddaughter.
ReplyDeleteWe also have good days and happy moments here and the grandchildren play a big part in that.
DeleteI remember that war. Too bad the troubles go on and on.
ReplyDeleteI believe that good days will come.
DeleteSo sad your lost your husband. So sad so many have died.
ReplyDeleteStay safe
Thank you anonymous.
DeleteLast night all the family and friends gathered at my brother's house to support each other through a critical time in Israel and through Yom Kippur here. After the fast ended, we had a fine dinner and raised a glass of wine to our Israeli families' safety in Israel.
ReplyDeleteBe safe.
How good it is to have close family in days like this.
DeleteBefore him kipper ends (here in th United States) I would like to share the sadness of you losing your husband. I lost my father when i was seven. I’m seventy - it never leaves me. So for your daughter and her children - I weep. But I am also gladdened that they have a life which they are embracing On this Holy DY I sincerely pray for pea e
ReplyDeletethank you
DeleteI have only just checked in. It looks like you had a safe Yom Kipper, so I will wish you and your family love, peace and safety forever x
ReplyDeleteThank you Judy.
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