Sept 19, 2006 Dear Tania-our star still shines

Dear Tania,

I was so happy to get your good wishes. I am so sorry I missed hearing your voice on the phone. I am taking your advice about being sad, and yes, you are so very right. Marilyn may be gone in her body, but she is so much with us in her spirit. Remember the star that we spoke about? One of the last things Marilyn said was that the special start you picked will carry our love back and forth, and when Tania sees it she will feel our love, and when we see it we will feel her love. And it is true. I feel your love so deeply. I hope you can feel mine.

New York The picture is from the conference we just held in  New York.  We had many people from many countries who were so much like ourselves. They lost their family members to political violence but they have chosen a path of peace and not a road to revenge. From right to left: de Irene Villa, Uncle Bruce, and María Jesús González (Irene’s mom).

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Years ago, when Irene was a child, her mom was very active in Spanish/Basque politics. She argued that the Basque people should have their own country, separate from Spain. There were others who wanted the same result, but the wanted to be violent to get their dream. The terrorists put a bomb in their car. Irene and Maria lost legs, fingers, but not their good hearts! 

Instead of wishing death upon their attackers they moved their lives to letting people know that violence is not the answer. Irene was only 9 at the time, but she was very wise. She has had many painful operations to improve her condition. She continues to tell people that even though they have been changed by violence, they can carry on and be strong. They can still move this world. I think you can see more than my words just by studying their smiles.

 There were many other brave and wonderful people at the conference. I told them of you and your friends. They all send their best to you, and I send my love.

 May peace come to you and yours, and SOON!

Uncle Bruce

Please send my regards to you family and a special hello to your brother.

And Hello to you, my dear Nesreen!