Waiting for the end of the flood in Paris

Tonight I phoned my cousin Georgia who lives in Bordeaux to ask her if her children were safe in Paris and I was so pleased to hear they are safe, One lives in Montreuil and the other one in Versailles!

the Alma bridge by the Zouave statue 

Residents evacuate their home in Nemours, south of Paris, 

Longing for love, forgiveness, peace

Words cannot express the sadness in my heart after hearing about the atrocities in Paris last night. They reflect utmost hatred and a spirit of revenge characteristic of tit for tat behaviour totally in contradiction of love, forgiveness and peace.Tears, numbness and despair as I think of the pain and heartache felt by all the families who have lost their loved ones on this battle field for freedom and free will.

28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)