Picture of mom and baby who were killed by Russia tonight:

[applegrove]

Link to tweet

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[sprinkleeninow]

1. As of now, the Eastern Orthodox world is commemorating the first Pascha.

The Resurrection of Christ God.

Because of personal issues and especially because of profound grief for my Ukrainian sisters and brothers, no, I'm not at church for the Resurrection Liturgy.

I love my Faith. I understand it. It makes spiritual sense to me.

My soul is so anguished by the fratricide in Ukraine.

[applegrove]

2. My sister goes for long walks with her Ukrainian friend in Toronto.

Vibes to these two souls and all Ukrainians.

[pnwmom]

9. Have you thought of switching to the Greek Orthodox side?

The faith is the same, as I understand it. Just different leadership.

[sprinkleeninow]

12. I'm simply personally distraught right now. Over much.

Yes, I'm Slavic descent. Czechoslovak.

It just brings sorrow to my heart that 'Orthodox' are destroying others and their lives they once knew.

How does one adhere to the Faith and yet write emails to the White House to strongly ask for them to equip Ukraine with as much weaponry as required and requested...

Edit: I haven't taken a 'stand' as yet. I may not. I wait for discernment.

We communicated at a Greek Orthodox Church for 15 years so I am familiar with all.

[pnwmom]

14. You're almost torn in half.

I remember how painful it used to be to see Irish people fighting each other -- and this is so much worse. I'm so sorry!

[sprinkleeninow]

15. I receive your empathy. 🤍

I hesitate repeating this so as not to become tiresome to others.

My husband of 46+ years died suddenly and unexpectedly of cardiac arrest 3 years ago. That alone fixed me but good. Then the pandemic coupled with 4 hideous years of the former administration. Now Ukraine. Evil personified.

[pnwmom]

16. I can imagine what a devastating blow it was to lose your husband. Yes, that and the 4 Trump years

and this pandemic had put you over the top.

And now Ukraine. It must feel like the ground is shaking under your feet.

I hope you have loved ones near to help you cope.

[sprinkleeninow]

17. No related family. Awesome neighbors, acquaintances. I get uplifted

at the grocery store, post office where box is, places where I don't expect!

[brer cat]

18. ...

[Demovictory9]

3. So sad

[MustLoveBeagles]

4. RIP

[Lithos]

5. OMG

I am so disgusted with everything... The baby was absolutely lovely - the mother a gem.

I am so sorry, I am so sad, I am so disgusted, I am so angry....

[Blue Owl]

6. And for what?

So an insane, insecure man-child can live out his Hitler fantasy?

FUCK PUTIN — fuck off and die….

[Raine]

7. Sad, just heartbreaking. 💔😢 nt

[JI7]

8. Someone needs to kill Putin

[Steven Maurer]

10. Half of Russia loves him...

It's just like how getting rid of Trump doesn't get rid of Q-Anon and the hate-filled bigots.

[dalton99a]

13. +1

[yonder]

11. I cannot get their innocent, hopeful faces out of my mind.

So much potential senselessly taken away.

For nothing.