May the Next Generation not be burdened by having to seek peace, only to maintain it…
Here is a message I got from Mowaffaq Alami from OneVoice Palestine, who co-directs the Gaza office, and who learned of our baby’s birth amidst the beginning of the war in Gaza:
Habebi Daniel Mabrook.
Thank you Darya for lighting my dark night.
You know what Daniel; yesterday I was counting when you informed us that your wife is pregnant and I told my wife I think it’s the time for Daniel to have a baby.
Congratulation Dad. welcome to the real life.
Roman, you have a great Dad and wonderful Mama, they will take best care of you, listen to them but don’t allow your Dad to engage you in politics, live your life in peace, your Dad and me and all mothers and fathers of our team and our friend working hard for peaceful future for you and our kids.
We love you all.
Mowaffaq and the Family
Indeed, let us all work hard now so the children of those who are working in OV, and the children of the region, and the children of the world, should ideally not have to burden themselves having to fight for peace. Let respect and moderation take reign today so that tomorrow a durable peace can be enjoyed by all.
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