posted by Dr. Greenwald
It is maddening and heartwrenching to see all of this. Each piece of clothing, each skull, each bone was once a person's. Such depravation that caused all of this. (learn more about the Killing Fields here)I was moved to tears not only by those sights buy also those today at the government's presentation about landmines and UXO's. The filming of the war and my childhood memories of those days were especially poignant to me, the oldest on the trip who lived through those terrible times and worked to stop the madness.
The positive news is that inch by inch our work now is making a difference. Glory be to the wonderful parents on this trip who have raised their children in these sometimes shallow times to have the depth of feeling to learn what is truly important in life--that we all get our one chance on earth to live (unless you have Buddhist inclinations of course). The children are so mature beyond their years and seen to be a true blessing to the people here who have greeted us. How right they are.
We will not be able to blog or email for three days so do not think we are lost. Stay tuned and we will return.
Judy
Hi Judy:
ReplyDeleteIt is so good to read what you and others have posted. It gives us all back home a more clearer picture of things over there. What an experience for you and one that the children will never forget for the rest of their lives. Continue all your good work. Be safe. Regards from back home.
Love,
Yvonne Caracci