Eldest son has been sheltering in place since mid-March, and I see today the Bay Area is planning to extend the shelter in place order through April. I feel so impotent and at loss as Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc across the world and in the lives of those I love, particularly because it has had minimum impact on my daily life as our remote, rural lifestyle naturally comes with isolation and social distancing. I decided to channel some of my hopes and prayers into a Thousand Crane origami project. Will I make it to 1,000? Probably not, but with each one I fold I pray for long life and health as we all struggle to cope with Covid-19.
a great idea to fill time and give your craft another purpose. I think we all feel a bit hopeless. keep praying and think up creative solutions to this challenge. {{ }}
I know the feeling - hopefully everything gets back to normal soon. I like your photo of these origami cranes. For your Get Pushed challenge what do you think of High Key? I hope you can return the favour by challenging me to something,
Thank you so much April and especially for dedicating a crane to Mrs S too. I'm sure you know the prayer that is said when the 40 garlands have been completed - “O flock of heavenly cranes, cover my child with your wings.” We're praying for you and yours.
And if you don't know the story of Sadako Sasaki, look it up... with a tissue at the ready.
Folding cranes is purposeful, soothing, and meditative, all while creating beautiful objects. Cranes are so symbolic, as you clearly know. I thought you might enjoy seeing Sadako's cranes. Since you worked in children's books perhaps you know the story? http://365project.org/jyokota/365/2016-08-04
May 5th, 2020
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Your prayers, and those of others, will make the difference.
And if you don't know the story of Sadako Sasaki, look it up... with a tissue at the ready.
@s4sayer