Comments on: For Six Stems of Grain

By: Marina Zelinskaya

Marina Zelinskaya — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:21:39 +0000

Dear John,
I really liked this article. I was born in Ukraine myself, although I’m far too young to have a personal recollection of this event. But I grew up with the stories of my mother’s family suffering through years and years of food shortages (among many other life necessaties.) The poverty in Ukraine was one of the primary reasons my mother decided to move to US, which is so sad, because aside from that, it’s a beautiful country, full of lovely people, scenic lands and interesting culture and history. My prayer for my country is that it will be taken out of the poverty and suffering and be restored to its true beauty. Every time I go back I can’t help the feeling that it’s God’s land, for only He could have created a place so plentiful (for it is plentiful, just terribly undermanaged and neglected).

By: Cindy

Cindy — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 10:20:41 +0000

I was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine for 2 years and I stumbled upon your page, and you are right, the Polish Catholic Church are rebuilding Catholic churches in Ukraine that were demolished or destroyed in WW1 or 2. I witnessed the work and it is beautiful. Also, I have found that Ukrainians are the best because even doing tough times they will give you everything they have and not expect anything in return. They are the best hosts. Next time you are there visit Vinnitska oblast. I lived in Tyvriv and it was beautiful.

By: After the Blackbird Sings

After the Blackbird Sings — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 02:18:45 +0000

Will do.