Recent Lessons

I have actually learned a few things over the past month or so and thought I would share them.

Life is incredibly precious and fragile. Cherish each moment of your own and those you love. How did this lesson come about for me? I came very close to losing my husband when he was the victim of a pedestrian hit and run. It took three hours before they would even let me go inside the E.R. and see him that night. When I did, I fought everything in me to hold back the tears. I had to be strong for him. Even now, there are days when he is in incredible pain and it breaks my heart to see him hurt that way.

I have been blessed beyond reason in my life. Yes, times are tough. It is true that there is not enough money to do all the things that need to be done. However, I have my freedom. I live in a land where I can criticize the government, the police, my boss, anyone regardless of power or position without fear of recourse. I have been moved to my soul as I have watched protests in Iran. I feel connected to each of these brave souls I see marching in the streets. I am awe-inspired by their dedication and have a deep pride for each of them.

Even, "the strong one," needs to take care of themselves and lean on someone. This is not easy for me. Like anyone, I will complain and such. But, to earnestly lean on someone and just admit that I am tired and don't have the strength to fight for the moment? I am just not wired that way! I am working on it though. Wish me luck.

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The World Still Watches

There is very little news coming out of Iran currently. It is frightening for those of us that have followed the news closely since the uprising after the Iranian elections. Apparently the measures the government are taking for the media and information blackout are currently successful. The silence has become painful.

I fear for the ones still brave enough to stand against such unbearable odds. I lie awake in bed at night thinking of the mothers, wives and daughters gathered outside the Evin Prison. They await news of jailed loved ones. Sometimes there are no charges, no discernible procedure followed, no visits and no sentence. The few tidbits of information I have heard from inside have been horrific. I have no way to confirm the stories and will not repeat them here due to that fact. I only pray that they are exaggerated, though I fear they are true.

I have no intention of turning away from this topic. I will keep my eyes toward Iran and the struggle of it's people to become free. Freedom does not come easy or quickly. The fight for freedom is long and ugly. I will continue to pray for the people and nation I have come to embrace. Judgement day will come to the regime that is willing to spill the blood of it's nation in order to retain power. The earth cries out against the atrocities committed in Iran. The people of the world stand in solidarity with our brave brothers and sisters there as they prove they are not easily silenced.

I would like to hear something from the U.N. regarding the the release of all journalists, political prisoners and Iranian citizens that were peacefully protesting. And to anyone else that reads this, I ask simply that you do not forget, and do not let others forget. STAND WITH IRAN!