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When nobody stayed with me. God stayed and He was patient with me.
Ukraine, 26th Feb, 2022
A friend of mine told me yesterday that he didnât realise how much Ukraine meant to him until now. I posted yesterday about the time we spent there, and weâre all getting super pre-occupied about the invasion. As I said in that post, I canât get our waitress out of my head. I can sort of remember what she looked like now. She had an undercut. I think maybe her hair might have been blue? But - I will never know if she lives through this, and itâs driving me very slightly mad.
So naturally, my husband spent all day yesterday obsessively researching everything he could about it with the help of his journalist friends, as a way to help me process it.
This post is me putting it all in order, as a way to try and process my own emotional response as much as anything else (I freely admit there is an element of self-indulgence here). Please donât take me as the spokesperson for Ukraine right now, nor as a solid reliable news source. But, I havenât seen this stuff except in bits and pieces on Tumblr, so here we go.
(This is also not about why the invasion has happened. This post is solely about what has happened, and how the invasion is going.)
So, Putin and the rest of the world believed that this invasion would take 1-4 days. The plan was to push through fast, take Kyiv, and force Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian President, to surrender. Given Russiaâs military might, it really looked likely.
Here is the conclusion of all thatâs happened so far:
Ukraine is absolutely nailing this??? Actually???
They managed to defend every single city overnight, including Kyiv. They started rolling out and using these WW2-style anti-tank thingies that look a bit like angry gabbions, look, hereâs a picture of one being delivered:
A bunch of spare iron girders turned into a hefty octopus of Russian misery, basically.
But itâs not just tanks theyâre taking down, oh no. Ukraine successfully shot down a transport plane 20km from Kyiv. That is, I shit you not, the single biggest hit to the Russian military since the Second Chechen War. Volunteers from Lithuania, Poland, Latvia, Estonia, Azerbaijan and Israel are all entering Ukraine to help fight and bolster the anti-Russian forces, which is probably illustrative of how Eurovision voting is going to run for the next decade. Most countries have banned Russian planes from their air space. To help stop the Russian advance, Ukraine has made and installed new road signs, like this one:
I can only say a handful of sentences in Ukrainian, Tumblrs, but as I understand it, from top to bottom, it says:
âFuck offâ
âFuck off againâ
âFuck off Russiaâ
Meanwhile, it turns out the Russian military might we feared is⌠possibly not quite as advertised?
Theyâre underfunded and badly trained. Ukraine captured 200 soldiers in one go, and most of them were confused 19 year olds with no training. The equipment is shite. The tanks keep running out of fuel. Russian soldiers keep abandoning their tanks and handing them over to the Ukrainian army. Putinâs plan was to take Kyiv fast and move on, and he didnât have a plan B - hence these kids, playing soldier. Here is an image of a Russian tank receiving roadside assistance from Russiaâs finest, an old Lada. Â
No one expected Zelenskyy to survive the night; but he did. America offered him asylum in the White House.
But he said no.Â
Zelenskyy remains in Kyiv, with his people.
And Putin, in his desperation to be adored, has turned Zelenskyy into a global icon and hero.
Here is something you may not know about Volodymyr Zelenskyy - he used to be a standup comedian. Was he any good? No idea - but what he IS good at is producing funny short videos he can put on Twitter and that, which are absolutely fantastic for Ukrainian morale. And morale is vital in an invasion like this, and Ukraine are smashing it out of the park there.
They are utilising the internet to its fullest extent. In addition to Zelenskyyâs videos, theyâve made sure that the final words of the Ukrainian defenders of Snake Island are known and now echoed around the world:Â âRussian warship, go fuck yourselves.â A video has gone viral of Ukrainians mocking a group of Russian soldiers whose tank had broken down and who didnât know the way to Kyiv anyway, presumably because of all the new road signs. They have created a website that lists every single Russian death they can identify, partly so Russian mothers can have closure (thus also painting themselves as the defenders of decency and humanity), and partly for the enormous morale boost of the world knowing, categorically, that theyâve already killed 3700 Russian soldiers (over 100 of which were from that transport plane.)Â Not one word has leaked of Ukrainian casualties. Iâm sure theyâre devastating, but for morale purposes, theyâre being kept quiet until the dust settles. Ukrainians have started setting up fake Tindr profiles to catfish Russian soldiers for intel, and theyâre all 19 and lost, so itâs working. Plus, theyâre using Grindr to actually track where the soldiers are, because it turns out Putin was not entirely correct about there being no gays in Russia.
So, Russia wants to cut their internet access. Can the Ukrainian Minister for Digital Transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov, shame a billionaire into providing aid?
This is crucial, remember. Atrocities happen best in the dark, and the world is watching - because of the internet. Morale is vital to maintain. Can they convince Elon Musk to help?
Yep.
Ukraine now has the fastest internet service in the world. The fastest, most stable internet service in human history, in fact. Russia cannot now disable it. The world watches.
Which is just as well, because then Anonymous decided to get involved, and have leaked the website database of the Russian Ministry of Defence. Lol. Also this happens:
And then the Russian propaganda channels started broadcasting the truth of what is happening in Ukraine. Double lol.
So what is the political response?
Well, in addition to closing airspace to Russian planes, loads of countries are sending weapons to Ukraine. Those that canât are offering asylum. Theyâre also offering asylum to any Russian soldiers who surrender or defect, which is startlingly good tactics, and there are rumours of around 5000 Russian soldiers who have done just that. Germany, of course, has long had a block on lethal weapons transfer; but Germany recognise this shit for what it is. Theyâve lifted the block, thus allowing the Netherlands to send weapons. Efforts are now underway to fast-track Ukraine into the EU. I presume they will consider the lack of pint glasses with crowns on to be a worthwhile price to pay.
So what about Russiaâs supporters?
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenka helped Russia with this invasion. Now, this has happened:
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya was actually elected president, but some wild nonsense kept her out of power. Sheâs now running a government in exile. I have literally no idea what this means or will mean! But my god. She has a spine of steel, and this is not a good time to be happening for Putin.Â
And itâs really, really not, because then intel on a meeting of Putin and assembled Oligarchs LEAKS (hello Anonymous, probably). The highlights:
This war is costing Russia $15bn a day
He expected it to take ONE TO FOUR DAYS TO WIN
Itâs been two days and he is losing very badly, currently
They will run out of rockets by day 4, maybe sooner
After that they will be down to rifles and ammo
It will take 3-4 months to make more significant weapons, except they need raw materials, and the countries that can provide them⌠have cut supply lines
If the war lasts 10 days, Russia will have completely run out of money and weapons
Itâs only day 2, and Russian soldiers are knocking the doors of random Ukrainian homes begging for food and water because theyâve already run out
So, out of desperation, Putin turns to his greatest, closest and most trusted ally for help: Kazakhstan.Â
And Kazakhstan
SAYS NO
And then Ukraine shoots down a second Russian plane.
Anyway, Iâm going to finish off with a final point. Morale is vital in this situation, so here is the message from the Ukrainian government at the minute, to everyone watching around the world:
Be VERY SUSPICIOUS of any negative news about Ukraine. Russia uses misinformation and propaganda. They will want to damage Ukrainian morale.
Use your social media to spread news of Ukrainian victories.Â
Donât give oxygen to negative stories. Especially since they might not be true.
Thatâs genuinely something we can do to help. Every victory of Ukraine, blast it far and wide. So on that note, Iâll leave you with this:
Congrats to Natalia Antonovaâs cousinâs son.
When my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
âPsalm 61:2
Christian life is not a bed of roses. There are joyous moments but there will be tears, pressures of life, suffering and temptations. But we are not alone. We have the Helper, the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Jesus, to strengthen us, help us and comfort us. With Him on our side we are always overcomers. Donât ever despair in your present circumstance. God will see you through.
You know itâs time to move on when âŚ
1. They treat you as if you are not important.
2. They prioritise other people and things over you.
3. They show more interest in another person.
4. They push you away when you try to get close
5. They deliberately hurt you, and they donât seem to care.
6. They complicate life in unnecessary ways.
7. They leave you feeling miserable, unwanted and upset.
âBut our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,â
â Philippians 3:20
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Advice for 2022
1. Be wise in your friendships, and in choosing whom youâll trust.
2. Love others deeply, and enjoy relationships.
3. Plan for the future - and work hard to succeed.
4. Practise being mindful and being present in âthe nowâ.
5. Choose to be happy - despite lifeâs challenges.
6. Remember that life changes, and most storms pass with time.
7. You only live life once, so take risks, and seize the day.
đ¤¸ââď¸đ´ââď¸đââď¸đEXERCISE & RELAXATIONđââď¸đââď¸đ§ââď¸đ
Exercise gets your system going to help maintain metabolic rate. Some are better suited to detox than others.
WALKING - starting with 10-15 each day and working your way up to 35. Stimulates the heart, lungs, muscles and mind. You should be walking fast enough to work up a light sweat. đŚ
SWIMMING - works all the major muscle groups and a great aerobic exercise. Goal is to get to 35 minutes at a time. Check your local centres for times.
CYCLING - builds muscle, endurance and tones up the leg muscles. If you donât own a bike, same benefits can be received from using an exercise bike.
BOUNCING - perfect for helping to drain the lymphatic system. Using a mini bouncer helps to open and close the one way valves of the lymph ducts to allow free flowing removal of waste.
HOUSEWORK - funnily enough đa vigorous burst of housework can be as good for as a trip to the gym. Scrubbing floors burns 400 calories an hour! The secret is to a job in half the time it would normally take, put in maximum effort!!
Breathing is also crucial to a detox program. Learning to breathe properly again. You should spend at least 5 MINUTES every day dedicated to quality breathing. Most of the time we take short shallow breathes, so lets correct that.
With your hands on your abdomen, breathe in slowly through your nose for a 4 count, hold for a count of 4 (notice how your stomach expands under your hands) then exhale for a count of 8.
It feels rather strange at first but the more you do this deliberate breathing, the easy it becomes.
âď¸It helps to cleanse the body
âď¸It teaches you how to relax
âď¸it energises your body.
RELAXATION is the other key to a detox program. You need time for your self. Breathing correctly is a natural tranquilliser for the nervous system.. the deeper you breathe the calmer your mind becomes.
VISUALIZATION - another great relaxation method. Take just 5 minutes and completely immerse yourself in a daydream. Imagine and really step into the moment/emotions of being in that relaxing spaceâŚ
You can be lying in a warm bath, sun baking on a beach or outside on the grass, sitting in a field on a summer day and smelling the flowers.. or what ever mental image is a good, positive and uplifting one for you.
Sit and take in as many of the detials of this image as you can, smell taste touch sound sight feeling and sensation. These visualizations are ways of helping you see yourself attaining goals and success.
EXFOLIATE - Exfoliation every day is the best way to clear skin of dead cells. Unlike dry brushing, exfoliation needs to be done with water and an exfoliator. Perfect to integrate into your morning shower or pampering session. And it is for your WHOLE BODY not just your face ^_^
EPSOM SALT BATHS - speeds up the elimination of toxins from your skin and improves your circulation. Run a hot bath with ½ lb of epsom salts, you can get them pretty much anywhere and you want to soak for a good 20 mins. If you want, add a few drops your favorite essential oil to the bath. Lavender, chamomile and tea tree are great additions.
If you are the same person you were 6 months ago, youâve wasted 6 months.