21 December 2023
11:31
I get up everyday
and I try to make the most of the time that my body will allow. It is rare to
get a day that is comfortable and pain free but it is a treasure. Today is not
such a day but a day good enough to write a few words.
It's 4 days to
Christmas and the world is still in a shocking place of conflict, war and
naturally occurring disasters. So much suffering and pain. I find myself
grateful that my suffering is not within a war zone or disaster area. The
images of children and vulnerable people being brutalised because of man made
destruction and war is the hardest thing to bear. I think about Sudan and the
war killing civilians because of 2 generals craving power. I think of Gaza and
the relentless bombing as Israel purses Hamas to avenge the atrocities of 7/10.
I think of Ukraine where Russian aggression and Putin's lust for their land has
destroyed so many lives and livelihoods.
Where is Christmas? Where are the leaders? Where are the peace makers? The only beauty and hope is in the hearts of people struggling to survive. They never give in but fight for the most important right we all have - to live.
