Ukraine

My apologies, I don’t have a lot of words or pictures to share this week, just a few thoughts…

Nancy and I have been in Panamá for the past month and a half, before that in Florida for a time, living our lives and pursuing our goals and ambitions.  We try to avoid discussing politics or national and world events with too many people because different opinions can lead to arguments and bad vibes.  Sometimes however there is no escaping what’s going on in the world.

We have been watching the situation unfold in Ukraine this week.  As you all are probably aware, Russia invaded Ukraine after a troop build up that lasted for months.  This invasion should have caught no one by surprise given Russia’s history of aggression.  There are no possible moral or legal justifications for the actions being taken by Russia.  The brutality of this aggression is deeply troubling and the lives being lost have been as heartbreaking as the heroism and the resolve of the Ukrainian people has been inspirational.  From the president to the people from all walks of life are rising up to defend their homeland.  We hope and pray that their efforts and resolve and sacrifice are not in vain.

We were troubled by the lack of more international effort to aid the Ukrainian people and their country.  At first it seemed as if Russia was getting the equivalent of a parking ticket as punishment for invading a sovereign nation.  Thankfully the sanctions are increasing in potency and more aid appears to be on the way as international anger grows.

We stand with the people of Ukraine.

Nos preguntamos ¿qué será de todas nosotros?

Saludos, Craig