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Post by Melanie on Dec 22, 2020 16:23:36 GMT
What a year. One of the most terrible years since my birth is coming to an end. (Nine days to go). Let me talk about myself first. I lost my mother this year (a very deep emotional cut in my life), which made me mentally and nervously stressed. And then Corona. Every one of us has to live with the fear of catching it, despite all our safety precautions. And what happens then? But now to the subject of nature. Donald Trump has finally been voted out of office. One of the most dangerous men on this planet. We had very bad storms and fires again this year. The IUCN added or updated 31 species as extinct. We had the devastating oil spill disaster on the coast of one of the most beautiful paradises in the world, Mauritius. Thanks to a crowdfunding campaign, enough money was raised to prevent even worse. Let me make a few wishes: I would like to get well and somehow manage on my own, without hospital stays and medication. Everything is kind of hard for me because I miss my parents so much (my father died in 2017). My patience is being severely tested at the moment. I wish very much optimism and luck for my fellow beeings and myself. I wish that in countries in South America, Africa (Madagascar) and Asia, where the destruction of nature is progressing so quickly, people would finally wake up and learn to live with nature again. Perhaps this is also a way to combat Corona in the long term. I wish you all the best and take care of yourselves.
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Post by Sebbe on Dec 22, 2020 17:51:18 GMT
What a year. One of the most terrible years since my birth is coming to an end. (Nine days to go). Let me talk about myself first. I lost my mother this year (a very deep emotional cut in my life), which made me mentally and nervously ill. And then Corona. Every one of us has to live with the fear of catching it, despite all our safety precautions. And what happens then? But now to the subject of nature. Donald Trump has finally been voted out of office. One of the most dangerous men on this planet. We had very bad storms and fires again this year. The IUCN added or updated 31 species as extinct. We had the devastating oil spill disaster on the coast of one of the most beautiful paradises in the world, Mauritius. Thanks to a crowdfunding campaign, enough money was raised to prevent even worse. Let me make a few wishes: I would like to get well and somehow manage on my own, without hospital stays and medication. Everything is kind of hard for me because I miss my parents so much (my father died in 2017). My patience is being severely tested at the moment. I wish very much optimism and luck for my fellow beeings and myself. I wish that in countries in South America, Africa (Madagascar) and Asia, where the destruction of nature is progressing so quickly, people would finally wake up and learn to live with nature again. Perhaps this is also a way to combat Corona in the long term. I wish you all the best and take care of yourselves. Hi Melanie, It's been a really bad year indeed and sadly it looks like it is set to continue into 2021. Sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. I lost my grandmother a few years ago and still think about her alot which makes me sad at times but I also keep remainding myself of the good times we spent together. This year have been a very bad one for pretty much everything, partly as a consequence of corona but also because the continued greed of us humans. I wish you all the best as well  |
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Post by amongthylacines on Dec 23, 2020 14:26:23 GMT
So sorry to hear you lost your mother Melanie, my condolences.
(and the same to you Sebbe, may they rest in peace).
It's clear, your mother and grandmother were loved.
Lost my father decades ago but even that short time we had him with us he influenced us greatly and I'm a better man (I hope) because of it.
Lost several friends and my brother in law these past two years. None above 45. So lots of 'extra' (and mightily beloved) children around. Two hellish years but keep on fighting, stay strong and keep on remembering them with fondness. And keep the stories alive !
Love,
Wilbert
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