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August 16, 2021 By Elizabeth 28 Comments

Good afternoon friends, my heart is heavy today. I wasn’t going to write a post today but I could not sit and let the word events go un-noted. The earthquake in Haiti, raging fires across the U.S, flash floods in Arizona and the minute by minute horror unfolding in Afghanistan. I have been glued to my computer this weekend watching the updates in Afghanistan. I cannot believe that in what seems like the blink of an eye, 20 years of fighting, war, death, destruction and some progress, especially for women has been wiped out. Over the last 10 days the Taliban marched across Afghanistan taking over towns and cities and leaving death and destruction in their wake. Watching people run for their lives with everything they own on their backs to try to outrun these terrorists, people storming the Kabul airport and rushing onto the tarmac clinging to whatever piece of the aircraft they can and then falling to their death because taking a risk like that(knowing that death probable) but preferable to living with under the rules of the Taliban.

In another image the beautiful faces of Afghan women smiling from large photos in the window of of shop in Kabul were being whitewashed, literally erased, as if they didn’t exist.  A metaphor for the future of the women of Afghanistan; who have suffered so much over the history of this country and over the last few years have been able to emerge and earn and get an education, to become lawyers, doctors, professors and politicians to make changes for the lives of women and children and to live their dreams.

I am heartbroken for the loss of their dreams and hopes for a better life and I am trying to be hopeful that the world will not turn their backs on the people but in particular the women and children who seem to suffer the most. Today the people of Afghanistan are in my prayers and I am saying extra ones for the women and girls. You will not be forgotten.



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  1. Val says

    August 17, 2021 at 8:03 am

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts. The events of the past couple of days are hard to process. They are not only horrifying in their own rights, but also because of what they may prefigure: so much is in flux on the international and domestic scenes, the lives of so many will be impacted, yet, what are we to do? Praying and hoping the domino effect that some are predicting will not happen and some peace may follow soon.
    You are not the only one concerned. Courage to all!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      August 17, 2021 at 2:49 pm

      Val, I fear that the future is going to be more horrific than we can imagine both here in the US and over there. The withdrawal of our troops and the failure of the Afghan military to hold off the Taliban will have ripple effects all over the world, in fact it already is.

      Reply
      • Val says

        August 17, 2021 at 10:38 pm

        Unfortunately, you are most likely right.

        Reply
  2. Ann says

    August 17, 2021 at 10:01 am

    So well said. Yes, prayers for all involved in this terrible time. I can’t help thinking of a line from the musical Miss Saigon ( how relevant) “Christ, we are Americans…how can we fail to do good” ?

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      August 17, 2021 at 2:47 pm

      Ann, that line from Miss Saigon…sadly we failed there and we failed in Afghanistan.

      Reply
  3. LA CONTESSA says

    August 17, 2021 at 12:01 pm

    JUST SO SAD.
    HORRIFIC ACTUALLY!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      August 17, 2021 at 2:46 pm

      IT is Elizabeth, it. is.

      Reply
  4. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    August 17, 2021 at 1:09 pm

    I share your prayers. My husband is a retired Veteran who did two tours and it truly is a heartbreaking situation. The MLK quote is so inspirational and uplifting. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      August 17, 2021 at 2:46 pm

      Laura, I thank you husband for all of his time, effort and work to help make the world a better place with his time in the military.

      Reply
  5. Katherine says

    August 17, 2021 at 2:15 pm

    Hi Elizabeth,
    It’s nice you have taken time out to share your thoughts on the mess that we are in and the profound affect it’s had on us. You have a heart of gold, take care of yourself.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      August 17, 2021 at 2:45 pm

      Katherine you are very kind. Take care of yourself.

      Reply
  6. Calypso in the Country says

    August 17, 2021 at 2:21 pm

    So incredibly heartbreaking.
    Shelley

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      August 17, 2021 at 2:45 pm

      It is.

      Reply
  7. Leslie Watkins says

    August 17, 2021 at 11:51 pm

    Thank you for sharing your heart. Grieving with you.

    Reply
  8. Jayne says

    August 18, 2021 at 6:27 am

    I see this every day on the news and am lost for words!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      August 18, 2021 at 2:56 pm

      I am as well Jayne.

      Reply
  9. Paula@SweetPea says

    August 18, 2021 at 6:58 am

    What is going on in Afganistan is horrific. It is hard to watch the news.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      August 18, 2021 at 2:54 pm

      It is so sad.

      Reply
  10. Linda Johnston says

    August 18, 2021 at 9:54 am

    Heavy heart these days. I just read an article about an interview with a Afghan pastor. The few believers are literally headed for the hills They are marked and hunted based on a reported Tailban list. Tragic and praying for their protection and coninued strenthning by Him in their faith and hope. Wisdom to o as they flee

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    • Elizabeth says

      August 18, 2021 at 2:54 pm

      Linda, I have all of these people in my prayers. I cannot believe this has happed after 20 years.

      Reply
  11. Stacey says

    August 18, 2021 at 12:49 pm

    Thank you for sharing. I cannot get this off of my mind either, there is so much heartbreak in the world and I feel helpless in the wake of it all. Love to you <3

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      August 18, 2021 at 2:48 pm

      I could not agree with you more.

      Reply
  12. Cindy says

    August 18, 2021 at 2:16 pm

    This is horrible and horrific. Our soldiers gave up so much and now it was for nothing.
    I can’t watch this it’s heartbreaking

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      August 18, 2021 at 2:47 pm

      It is so sad and makes me angry and sad.

      Reply
  13. Brenda Pruitt says

    August 18, 2021 at 4:04 pm

    It is horrific. My heart goes out to them.
    Brenda

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      August 18, 2021 at 9:17 pm

      Brenda, it is horrific, and I cannot imagine what they are going thru nor how we can help them.

      Reply
  14. Carol Karl | Living a Real Life says

    August 19, 2021 at 5:36 pm

    This is just so terrible. I don’t know why people can’t just live and let live. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      August 19, 2021 at 8:30 pm

      Thank you Carol. It is so very sad.

      Reply

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