Dear Farah, I am South African, as in this is where I was born and live, but I don't see myself as such. I am as Lebanese as the genes that pulse through my veins. My heart and soul and genetics have always belonged to Lebanon. As such, I too am holding my breath as days roll on, regularly checking in with friends and family to make sure that they are safe. Every day my heart breaks, albeit from afar, as I see historical sites, buildings and homes and livelihoods demolished. My heart is broken and yet I wait in anticipation for the indomitable Lebanese spirit to rise again. I pray that the spirit has not grown too weary after too much heartache. Please know that there are too many of us to count around the world who may not have been born in Lebanon but we are as much Lebanese as you, doing what we can. We stand with you all. Sending love from Cape Town, South Africa. Sophia xx
Dear Farah, I am South African, as in this is where I was born and live, but I don't see myself as such. I am as Lebanese as the genes that pulse through my veins. My heart and soul and genetics have always belonged to Lebanon. As such, I too am holding my breath as days roll on, regularly checking in with friends and family to make sure that they are safe. Every day my heart breaks, albeit from afar, as I see historical sites, buildings and homes and livelihoods demolished. My heart is broken and yet I wait in anticipation for the indomitable Lebanese spirit to rise again. I pray that the spirit has not grown too weary after too much heartache. Please know that there are too many of us to count around the world who may not have been born in Lebanon but we are as much Lebanese as you, doing what we can. We stand with you all. Sending love from Cape Town, South Africa. Sophia xx
Such a warm comment, Sophia! Thank you for reading, please stay safe x