Grandmothers for Peace: Days 7 & 8

Today, Monday, is Day 8 of the great silent grandmother gatherings 7:30 - 9:30 am at Lithia Park in Ashland. Yesterday was a festive day. Following the morning vigil in the park, Sharon Mehdi was the guest speaker at the First United Methodist Church of Ashland. She read her grandmother book (www.grandmotherbook.com) to a very attentive congregation. We're Saving the World was shown. It's a documentary by Claudine Jordan and Tom Klodin about the backstory of the book was shown (www.cezeproductions.com) . Later a dance troupe performed as the song composed for the book Women Saving the World, by Stefana Dadas (www.stefanaSD.com) was played. The elegant dance troupe, Women of Peace, was comprised of women and one young girl. Many tears of appreciation were shed.

This morning, I was reluctant to go to the 7:30 gathering. But when I arrived, I was glad I did. The air was a little warmer, and the delight of being in such a beautiful place at such a beautiful time soon took over. My thoughts were mostly on my great-grandson. What kind of world will he experience as an adult? Right now, his world is one of adoration by his core family and exploration of toddler possibilities. What will 10 years from now be like? 20 years? I left after an hour of park vigil, to go home to see him.