Updates from Kiev

[Margot Lane]

Great news! Thanks so much for keeping us updated. Very reassured to hear you are cautious about moving around and good luck w all the kitties! Enjoy your weekend too, if possible.

 

[verna davies]

Good to get your update and to know that you are all safe. Great that you have all your meds too. Hope you have a safe journey to Alina's friend and enjoy meeting her numerous rescues.

 

[fionasmom]

I am glad to hear that you are safe and well stocked up for yourselves and the cats. We see frequent footage of people trying to take care of their pets in the midst of all that is going on. Have a good weekend and stay safe!

 

[Margret]

I was raised Adventist, so I understand about Sabbath services. I do hope that your particular church is a small one, as that would be less likely to be bombed. If not, I suggest that this might be a good Sabbath to visit one of the smaller churches (assuming there are more than one in Kiev).

Margret

 

[Jem]

It's been a few days since your last post...how are you holding up? I hope you are all well...

 

[Paul9856]

There was a very loud bang yesterday at about 2300 but it doesn't seem to have been close. Today has been quiet with a few air raid alerts and only occasional rumbling so we are hoping for a quiet night. It is a very pleasant spring evening which is a shame as I am really hoping for heavy rain - turn the ground to mud. I recommend that you check out Arnold Scharzenegger's message to the Russian people and if you have any connections at all to Russia please send it on. The more people who see it the better - I guess he is like Zelenski, everyone is stuck on his acting (or lack thereof) and are missing his real ability

 

[fionasmom]

I keep checking the news reports of Kiev and hoping that you are safe and will remain so. Arnold's speech was so articulate and to the point and I did find it interesting that Putin follows him.

 

[denice]

Arnold's message has been posted in the IMO forum and yes it was very good. I understand that he is very popular in Russia so maybe it can change some minds among the people.

 

[Margret]

A friend of mine who has written a computer programming language that's available for free recently got an email from a Russian man who's been enjoying programming in my friend's computer language. The Russian said something that you might be interested in:

I'm not sure what you're being told (considering that Schwartzenegger began to convince Russians that Zelensky is Jewish and can't be Nazy ), but Russia is not fighting with Ukraine. Some of us even have relatives in Ukraine.

Margret

 

[Margot Lane]

Every time you post something I exhale & feel grateful to hear from you. I do ask myself sometimes if you have a plan B but your courage & tenacity bring hope to my heart.

 

[MoochNNoodles]

Thank you for updating us! You and the missionary family I mentioned have been on my prayers and on my mind continually!

 

[pearl99]

Good to hear the update. Lots of energy sending to Ukranian people.
Donating to organizations that are helping.

 

[Mamanyt1953]

Candle remains lit, and have ordered more, which will arrive tomorrow.

 

[Norachan]

MOD NOTE:
Please remember that this thread is a Lounge thread and so we do not discuss politics here.
There is a thread in IMO for that.
This thread is for Paul9856 to keep us updated on how his cats and family are coping. We wish you all well Paul.

 

[Paul9856]

A friend of mine who has written a computer programming language that's available for free recently got an email from a Russian man who's been enjoying programming in my friend's computer language. The Russian said something that you might be interested in:


Margret

I know, it beggars belief but many many Russians really have swallowed Putin's lines, I could send him pictures of the apartment block near me that was hit in the early stages but he wouldn't believe that either and I am sure he wouldn't want to look at this article

Who is Volodymyr Zelensky, the Jewish president of Ukraine?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ended a video conference with European leaders Thursday night saying: "This may be the last time you will see me

jewishunpacked.com

I could laugh but I am afraid I would cry instead
Paul

 

[fionasmom]

There was another large rally in LA on Saturday. I hope that the collective energy of all those supporting Ukraine, even if only by showing up for a rally, is sending hope and, on some level, help to those of you there. Stay as safe as you can.

 

[Paul9856]

Today has been a lovely spring day, my part of Kyiv Google Maps is quiet as it has been most of the day. There have been some air raid warnings and a couple of louder explosions but nothing to wake a cat up.

Thank you all very much for your continued support it means a lot to me and everyone else.We are so very sorry that you are suffering price rises and that some parts of the world may suffer food shortages later this year but please understand this is the price of freedom.

Paul
Kiev

 

[Tik cat's mum]

Glad to hear that you and your wife are okay. Paul you have enough to be concerned about without worrying about the rest of the world right now. Stay safe Paul, glad the cat's are sleeping through the noise. Thanks for letting us know your okay.

 

[rubysmama]

The price increases and possibility of food shortages are certainly a concern, but it doesn't compare at all to what is happening in Ukraine. My heart breaks for the lives lost, and the horrible destruction to the country's infrastructure. I cannot imagine what living through this must be like for you and Alina. Sending continued love and hugs from Canada.

 

[verna davies]

Good to hear you, Alina and all the cats are safe, stay safe all of you. Its important to us to know that you are ok so your updates mean a lot.