The Light Should Not Go Out

Our news: November 8, 2022, Kyiv.

THE LIGHT SHOULD NOT GO OUT

Autumn is ending, warmth, light, as well as joy and bright colors of life are gone. The war is not going anywhere and there is no end to it. For almost a month, Kyiv has been trying to conserve the last of its energy. It is not only light, but also the energy of life. People do not give up and are desperately trying to maintain comfort and the remnants of well-being.

However, no one knows how much more hardships need to be endured and how much their energy and faith will last.

On Roxy's condition:

She decided to be with me and did not want to leave with my father and sister for Western Ukraine. They and Corrie are already there. However, even there there are problems with electricity and there are shellings.

Therefore, I decided that Roxy would be with me in Kyiv for the time being. I think that she is not ready to experience the stress of a long move and separation from me.

Since now there is often no electricity and the Internet, I have significantly increased Roxy's walks and spend several hours in a row with her every day. She learned not to be afraid of air raid signals. Roxy takes the bottle cap and quickly goes down to the bottom of the cage. She is not afraid and quietly plays there until the moment when I come to her. Most drone and missile attacks occur in the early morning and on Mondays. Now Mondays have become anxiety days.

About the situation in the city:

the city became dark and very quiet. With the onset of darkness, and this is already about 4 pm, people rush home. There is no lighting on the streets, traffic lights do not work, and in many houses there is no light and no Internet. Some houses have problems with water and heating. People have already learned to live without electricity. Kerosene lamps and stoves, as well as candles, are back in fashion (Kyiv has now become the most romantic city).

I already have almost all the documents to leave the country. However, now I don’t know if it’s worth doing it now and where to go. I began to understand that Ukraine may not have a happy future, and the war could go on for years. Many Ukrainians are sure that victory will be very soon, but I do not share their optimism. Maybe I've lost my energy and faith?

I’m writing this post from a mobile phone that also has internet and energy. This gives hope. Thank you all for your prayers, support and concern. We are still holding on. XOXO!

Best wishes,

Sergii & Roxy