Janet, you truly are a couragous person.  I am so fortunate to have been born in America.  I read of all the problems all over the world, and am thankful for the opportunities I have.  I hope I don't take these for granted, but always strive to help others who are less fortunate.

I have been to Germany, in 1989, a friend and I toured 4 countries.  Of course, this was after the fall of the wall between East & West.  The part I saw was very beautiful.  We toured France, Belgium, Germany, and Switzerland.  A wonderful trip that I will never forget.

Congratulations for being featured in the WOMEN OF COURAGE!!  You have certainly earned the title.

Oniece

Hi My Dear Friend Janet!

Thank you for your lovely post and Red Russian Army Choir Performance :) No, I did not study German at school, but know many German, words including Freundschaft, which means Friendship. This is a great word, is not it? :) I like this quote:

On this shrunken globe, men can no longer live as strangers.
~ Adlai Stevenson

AdlandPro is a good example, is not it? :) I am happy to be an adlander and have many wonderful friends like you and many others. Unfortunately, I don't have a chance to spend more time with all of you lately, but I want to let you know that I love all of you.

I know that you don't complain, You just told your story, which actually helps to understand better who you are and why you are strong. In fact,  this is a great combination -- inner strength and a great deal of love toward people, care for them. You have a great personality, and it's a blessing for so many people here to have you as a friend.

Click and listen to Gregorian Chant's song "Angel"

It was nice to see pictures of Pauline, Rina and you -- three angels got together :)

God bless you, your family, and all my dear friends,

Natalya

Thank you Janet for your song.  Ain't that the truth.

Now I know how to do the video.  I must use the embed instead of the url.  However, once I realized that, I didn't want to go back and possibly ruin it.

I am glad you liked the song.  Both songs, Cat's in the Cradle and Sunrise Sunset are from when I was quite a bit younger.  When Fiddler on the roof came out with Sunrise, Sunset, my little girl was just a baby and now I am on the other end of the song.

Children are precious gifts from God.  But one day they grow up.  As Kahlil Gibran says,