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Titre : Anecdotique Source / Auteur : AmarokProg Date : 04/01/2005 Nb consultation : 1121
Susan Hoover & Andrew Latimer ont une petite anecdote personnelle a raconter et à partager. Attention, en VO dans le texte !
Dear Friends,
Originally, we had planned to send our year-end message filled with the excitement of our plans to return to England. But, as we once quoted John Lennon, it is sadly appropriate to quote him again: "Life is what happens when you're busy making plans."
Life happened at the bottom of the Indian ocean, a veritable Ground Zero that jettisoned a circle of death on an indiscriminant path of careless destruction. It had no heart or soul; it had no plan or objective; it was merely life, happening; life at its very worst and most terrible.
For a few days, both Andrew and I peered into a dark tunnel. Our cousins, with two of their friends, were spending their xmas holidays in the Maldives. We did not think it humanly possible to hold your breath for 3 days and yet, it was not until we heard their voices, assuring us they were all well, that our lungs began to truly move again, inhaling relief. We were, and are, keenly aware that many are not able yet to take that deep breath of relief. Many never will. And it is nearly incomprehensible how many will not taste the sweet air of this life ever again.
We searched the internet to find positive things that have happened this year but had little success. Perhaps this is because conventional 'wisdom' says good news is not interesting to people. We know there are quiet heroes who never reach the headlines, who make selfless sacrifices for others; we know there are people who give far more than they receive; and we know that the human spirit burns brightly. Some might say it has had to burn too brightly in recent years, but it is an attribute humans can share and take comfort in. Whatever the tragedy, we will -- we must -- do all we can to rise above it, and give of ourselves whatever we have to give.
We heard of a great idea that we thought was so good we should share it with you. It was from a 17 year old woman named Annalise and intended for those who are having New Year's Eve parties tonight. She and her friends called it "Throw Out a Lifeline Online". At your party, have a computer connected to the internet, and encourage your guests to make a donation online. Even if only a little, keep in mind that every little bit helps. And if you are unsure of where to donate, we are happy to offer some ideas and links from NPR (National Public Radio) here in the USA. Many of the sites are international, such as Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres) and Oxfam.
Lastly, we ask that you forgive us for using our mailing list for this un-Camel purpose. We also ask that you join with us, most especially this year, in lighting an Hour Candle. Reflect, if you will, on the many good things we have in our lives, the riches we are surrounded by that can't be counted in monetary terms. It is all too easy to focus on what we don't have, missing what we do have. Light a candle. Breathe. That, in itself, is more than many have at this hour.
With our heartfelt wishes for a better 2005.
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