This morning I attended a service for 2 soldiers from Lviv who were killed days ago. The Church of the Most Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, where these services are held, was filled with weeping women, grim-faced men, and both male and female soldiers. Here's a picture of the pre-funeral service held in the church. Afterward I found my friend, Lise. outside the church, with tears streaming down her cheeks. I asked her to come have a coffee with me and we went to a nearby cafe, where tourists around us chatted and laughed, oblivious to what had just happened 3 blocks away. I haven't been able to find a venue to offer acupuncture at, but Lise and I are volunteering at "Make It Possible Ukraine", a non-profit that gives a variety of enrichment experiences to children who've fled the war zones with their families (mostly mothers).
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Janet Campbell
8/10/2023 04:43:29 pm
Volunteering with children who are traumatized is so important. From volunteer work I did as a CASA with children in foster care, I saw that art is a valuable way for them to communicate their feelings and fears. Thanks again for providing a window for us into the world that Ukrainians are living in. They need and so deserve our support.
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Trip Quillman
8/10/2023 05:58:17 pm
Thanks for the latest post, Mark
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Mary Morgan
8/11/2023 08:35:48 am
My Favorite quote of day is from Trip.
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Winifred
8/14/2023 06:46:28 pm
Thank you for continuing to share your experiences, Mark. And for the link to a concrete, reliable site for donations. I will put something in now, that being the only means I have of supporting your efforts from here.
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