In Loving Memory

A SONG FOR SYRIA

I began my story about my time spent in Syria with a heart full of love for its people, culture, history, art and spirituality. They embraced my children and I and I have been so saddened by the turmoil and grief of the Syrian people. I am continuing my story in honour of the wonderful people I met and lived with and pray for peace.

THOUGHTS

The song "What a wonderful World" by Loui Armstrong lifts my spirits whenever I listen to it. I was sent an e-mail requesting that I say the words IT IS A WONDERFUL WORLD when I read or heard anything negative. That was not an easy thing for me to do as it was a difficult week so I wrote Wonderful World on my hand and said the words whenever I needed them. I wasn't really in tune with the words so I decided to, as they say "FAKE IT TIL YOU MAKE IT" and was reminded of the beautiful song by Loui Armstrong. (I named one of my children after him.)

The e-mail read

It is a Wonderful World
Hold the ideal vision for our world’s economic stability and harmony among all beings.

Your thoughts matter.

Fairuz sings for the Palestinian People