A Little Girl’s Ukraine Life—Invaded

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There’s a little girl in Kyev named DarynaHer name means “God’s gift” in Ukraine. She woke up this morning to a mother and father and grandmother and grandfather, gathered around the kitchen table, not greeting her with the joy of a new day. Without knowing why, her home is no longer a safe refuge. She has seen no Russian tanks or troops. She doesn’t understand world politics.

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Author's Note: On February 24, 2022, the conscience of the world was shocked When Russian forces invaded Ukraine. Politicians, military strategists, news people, and historians discussed the what, why, how of the invasion. Although history is written in textbooks and recorded in the media, it is etched into the hearts and lives of those live through it. This story harkens back to Vera’s Story told in my first book.  
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