This is a letter that Hagit wrote to a group of people on August 4, 2006 in the midst of Hatred and Fear  that is eneveloping the Middle East and most of the Earth there is Hope, and this letter did bring hope to many people and to many kids also.

When will they ever learn?

There is so much to say that media is not expressing. I know it is very challenging not to take side in this crazy aggression, not to judge who is right who is wrong! Will you join me while practicing it? And if only because we get what we reflect!

Massive destruction in Lebanon cannot diminish the pain of the destruction in Israel, children getting killed in both sides – is forbidden to be the answer! It is not the solution! Wars are not the way out as history taught us already - no one ever won a war, not even when it is justified, if any violence can ever be justified… When will they ever learn?

And again sirens tear the air, frightening loud noises of aircrafts carrying bombs, horrifying bombing blasts and weaseling rockets falling all over almost with no distinguish, spreading bereavement and devastation, seeding fear and anger, increasing revenge and ignorance… When will they ever learn?

People cry for help; Lebanese, Palestinians and Israelis mourning, wounded, refugees, left with nothing… Children – same children I believed will not have to suffer again trauma of war, this generation I was praying for them to be saved of older generations’ experience of useless hostility. When will they ever learn?

WHEN WILL THEY WAKE UP?

Nevertheless in such times, when emotion intimidate to fog any clarity, especially in such times I spend more and more time with the children are sitting nonstop for the forth week in smothery shelters. I never know if I help them or they help me, must be both! That is my share; that is my self-healing. So little in such huge ocean of pain! If I could only go also visit the children in Gaza Strip and those in Lebanon… children are children are children! Any drop of hope can be offered – might change and if only little bit. That is what I have to offer – hope and trust in the goodness (GODness) within humanity.

Meanwhile I can spend time only with Israeli children in the north part of Israel, Jews, Muslims, Druze, Christians… “Almighty” is not discriminating, all share this insanity scenario. They are the light! I wish you could join me during the time when I tell the kids the story about Sadako Sasaki, the Japanese girl was born in Hiroshima during 2nd WW. The poisoning effect of the atomic deadly bomb thrown on her home-town, appeared only twelve years later when she was diagnosed with leukemia. Shortly before subdued by the terminal (that time) illness, she committed herself to fold 1000 paper cranes, which according to an ancient Japanese tradition – doing so one can make a wish and it will come true. When I share this story with the children of over than 60 years later, I tell them that Sadako wish was referring also for them as she asked very clearly for ALL the children of the world, ALL OF THEM, never to be part of the adults’ conflicts, always to be left out! Than when I tell them that she was too sick to complete but they can help bring her wish come real by folding 1000 paper cranes, you should see the sparkle in the eyes – yes! Enthusiastically instantly they cry: We are committed to fold 1000 paper cranes! We are ready to make it happens! For ALL the children of the world!”. Those little fingers folding small colored papers to the shape of Crane, than closing eyes, praying silently together for Pace on earth, blowing the spirit of the prayer into the paper bird, wishing it to spread the message all over mother earth, for all her children! Also when the youngsters are not yet capable to deal with the folding but not giving up on becoming part of the action, they paint colorfully, what they call ‘peace drawings’. Or the older one writing Praying Mandalas! What a sight!

And before closing, (I know, again it is too long… please forgive me and I thank you for your infinite patient…) in the midst of all events I discover new friends include a group of people in little town called Rosh Pina are wiling to have the International Day in Peace ceremony on September 21st include planting Peace Pole as well as having the World Peace Ceremony with all the nations’ flags! Couldn’t ask for more! Oh no! I could ask for so much more… how about simply envision peace on earth!

I am so privileged to be here accomplishing this mission, knowing I am protected by the unconditional love of God and by your prayers! In humble modesty I thank you!

In Oneness and infinite loving gratitude - Hagit

Here is the link for the pictures.

and a link to 1000 cranes page www.sadako.com/

Hagit is not part of an organization and has not time to ask for support to help her with the work  that she is doing  (non profit status etc.) but it would be helpful if your heart allows you to help out to buy Gas and material to work with the kids.

I wish you could share my joy while reading the many beautiful and most
heartening responds I received since yesterday morning including yours! All
left me overwhelmed cheeringly encouraged! Oh how much I needed it,
especially at this time! Really! Each of the messages is like cherish-able
pearl to join together to this glorious very sacred chain of unconditional
love and support. Most definitely I will carry your prayers to the children
and their families. I can already hear the joyful gratitude expression and
big smiles! Lucky me!
You may learn more about Sadako Sasaki and the 1000 Paper Cranes at the
formal website www.sadako.com/. BTW, this weekend in Japan is the official
Hiroshima Memorial Day, occasional coincident?! I don't think so. Googling
'paper crane' results with hundreds of links.
As you may know all these visits demands lots of money (Gasoline, little
gifts, toys, photocopies, print and materials for the activities Etc.), as I
feel like your ambassador I wonder if you would find it in your heart in
addition to your highly appreciated prayers and goodwill, also to support
this activity in more sustainable way. Your financial support can possible
its continuation! Money is nothing but energy form which allows things move
on!
If you will, there are several ways to do so:-
A) You may donate either via Western Union, for that you want my address -
Hagit Ra'anan, POB 39, Kiryat Ono, Israel 55100
If you choose to do so and in order for me to cash it, please let me know
the number of the transfer receipt, exact amount & currency, full name as
appears on the receipt and where it transferred from.
B) You may also ask your Bank to transfer your kind contribution to my
Israeli Bank Account, (most of then can do it):
Account name- Hagit Ra'anan
Bank Hapoalim, Branch Number 656, account number 366253, swift - POALILIT
C) Or simply mail it to my address:-
Hagit Ra'anan, POB 39, Kiryat Ono, Israel 55100
Any amount is welcome, any currency is good!
Your thoughtful support is heartfelt and greatly appreciated!
Thank you! May you be blessed with generosity in return.