I just got back from a Cruise trip and had a great time. I also have a little story to share with my readers. I promise I will keep the story short.
On day 2 of the cruise, I was sitting in the lobby in the afternoon enjoying the performance of a girl playing beautiful classical guitar music. She had excellent Guitar skills, but somehow the music she was playing was sad. I thought she might alternate with some cheerful music later.
But the entire performance was sad music, and she did not smile at the applause from the audience (I applauded very hard). I still enjoyed it. Out of curiosity, I walked over to her during her break. I first told her how much I had appreciated her performance; then I asked her if she was Spanish. She said she was from Ukraine.
I immediately felt sad and said to her, “My heart is with you.” Normally when I feel sad, I don’t want to talk. But somehow, I did talk this time. I asked her how her family was doing. She said her mother passed away two days ago in Ukraine (during the War).
Oh dear, I felt terrible and did not know what to say. I absolutely hate the War! No matter who win the war, there will be many death. This girl’s mother just died in the War. My tears started rolling in my eyes, and I tried not to show it in public. I then asked her, “Is your father OK?” She said her father was still in Ukraine, and no one knew what would happen.
That was it, my eyes were watering, and I said, “Can I give you a hug” and then gave her a long hug. I did not realize I was not strong at all. But I guess no one is perfect, and I am not perfect. Before I left the lobby, I told her I would pray for her and her family.
For the rest of 2 days in the cruise, I could not sleep, and my mind could not stop thinking about how many people died from the War and how many broken families were caused by this unprecedented War. She lost family and lost Country from the War. She is playing music for other people’s joy. That was why all the music she played was sad. Am I the only one noticed this?
On the last day (the day before leaving the cruise), I went to customer service and asked an agent to help me find this musician. I said I had a question I would like to ask her.
The agent set us up to meet in the lobby at noon. That was it. We immediately hugged, and she said when she got the call, she thought it was me because I was the only person who came to the stage to talk to her. What a connection!
We had a long talk. From my medical professional sense, I felt that the girl was depressed. I told her I would help her if there was anything she needed. I then asked her if she would accept my offer: I am willing to be her hosting family, an American family.
I wanted her to feel she has a family. I want to help her, I want her to feel there is hope. She was shocked and could not believe this. After I assured her this, she was happy and very grateful. I saw the joy in her finally. I gave her all my contact information and told her I was willing to sign the paper if the cruise company required it. I asked her to contact me. I convinced her peace is there; peace is in our hearts.
After this, I felt at peace no matter what happened. I believe peace will overcome violence and War. I think most people in the world want to have a peaceful life, not War. I believe kindness, love, and harmony can bring true happiness
