Painting with my autistic students...
One of my students was in a state I had never seen her in…
She was tearful and distressed…
“Why can’t I go back in a time machine and kill baby Hitler because he caused so much pain…’
Taken aback by what she said…
I tried to comfort her that that was in the past…
And we can help today by being the most peaceful & loving beings we can be to all those around us…
Sigh… she finally did calm down
I wonder if this war is causing her sweet mind stress and fear…
Let's help the conversations be open and ongoing to help keep mental health in check … for both children and adults
#carefreechildhood #peacemaker #standwithukraine #peacefortheworld #peaceforthechildren #mentalwellbeingmatters #autismawareness

‘OMG! OMG! Gasped Yeva in wonder and delight at the beautiful sight of Budapest on the Danube River…
Yeva has been on the run with her Grandma and is en route to a hosting family in Ireland …

I felt tears rolling....so good to see this sweet child of 12 years being able to lay fears and concerns aside to drink in this moment with a big smile of appreciation and gratitude in her heart..

Yeva has been keeping a diary everyday of her experiences since the war began…
A chilling reminder of Anne Frank, another child who kept a war diary..
Except thankfully, Yeva is getting to tell the tale and grow up to be all she wants to be in a loving and peaceful world…
​
But I find my tears continue to roll:
What about the - 115 Ukrainian children killed and 150 injured who should be experiencing this free life too?
That’s what keeping the Ukrainians fiercely fighting for…
May our leaders continue to rule with wisdom and heart to restore peace and harmony on our planet 🙏🏼🕊❤️​
​#watercolourportraits #peaceforukraine #prayforukraine #peacefulresolution #freeukraine #defendfreedom #carefreechildhood #peacemaker #standwithukraine #loveforukraine #standbyukraine #peacefortheworld #peaceforthechildren

A pair of seeing eyes, listening ears, brave heart and compassionate soul who ventured into risky war zones to capture stories of the oppressed and distressed..
Has been snuffed out…
One less honest voice to relate the horrors of this war…
Inflicted in the backyards of peaceful families going about executing their dreams…
My heart goes out especially to Brent’s little brother, Craig…
Who must be aching for his life long friend and work buddy…
RIP Brent Renaud ☀️🙏🏼🕊 🇺🇦
​
#brentrenaud #watercolourportraits #standforukraine🇺🇦 #glorytoukraine #brentrenaudkilledinukraine

#100peopleoneweek
100/100
16 days ago, I didn’t know he existed or knew how to spell his name…
Volodymyr Zelenskyy:
Former actor, comedian & winner of Ukrainian Dancing with the Stars..
Has united Nato, the Democrats and Republicans , East & West Ukraine…
The selfie President with his daily updates..
That he stands by his people on the ground provides backbone to his people to fight for their country…
And they do so with a fierce conviction..
Which in turn must embolden him to continue leading them to inevitable victory...
He was made for this moment in history…
May we continue to uphold him, his courageous compatriots and fellow Ukrainians in our prayerful thoughts and support…
May there be a softening of the Russian heart & will ..
May Peace, Light and Love prevail… 🙏🏼💙💛🌻
​#OneWeek100People #watercolourportraits #peaceforukraine #prayforukraine #saveukraine #peacefulresolution #volodymyrzelenskyy #freeukraine #defendfreedom #carefreechildhood #peacemaker #standwithukraine #loveforukraine #standbyukraine #peacefortheworld #peaceforthechildren
​

#100peopleoneweek
#39/100
Some of the many Ukranian women who are heroes in my eyes alongside their heroic men as part of International Women’s Day… 🥰🙏🏼💙💛🌻
​
#OneWeek100People #watercolourportraits #peaceforukraine #prayforukraine #saveukraine #peacefulresolution #volodymyrzelenskyy #freeukraine #defendfreedom #carefreechildhood #peacemaker #kyivlove #standwithukraine #loveforukraine #standbyukraine #peacefortheworld #peaceforthechildren