In our lives, there are many obstacles and trials that seem insurmountable, but with years, they become intriguing memories. This is the perspective of Mrs. Pavlyna Petrivna. She recalls numerous stories that she perceived differently depending on her age.
During her childhood, amid the occupation during the Second World War, her father warned a German soldier to dig a pit as far from home as possible and hide the five children in the family to prevent them from being taken away. This saved their lives. Later, he left another gift—a horse, which the woman grazed and helped her with work.
Mrs. Pavlyna moved a lot. Eventually, she met her beloved, with whom they dreamed of getting married. So, in addition to work, she collected berries and sold them to afford a wedding dress because there was no other way to gather the necessary funds.
One thing remains unchanged—her love for creativity. She has enjoyed singing since school, and she used to embroider as well. Although her eyesight isn’t what it used to be, singing is still a joy as long as there’s someone to listen. Mrs. Pavlyna Petrovna was delighted when, delivering a food package from the “Starenki” foundation, our partners, workers from “Caritas Kramatorsk,” stopped briefly not only to talk but also to sing along.