Love Amid Georgia-Russia Conflict
Wednesday August 27, 2008
Wordless Wednesday Wedding
Conflict broke out between Russia and Georgia in August after Russia recognized the rebel Georgia regions South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent states. What is striking about this photo is that the image of the bride and groom -- their smiling faces -- remains in one piece even though the edges are burned. In that way, it is symbolic of how love can endure amid challenges and even tragedy. Like strong people, strong marriages persevere even when someone tries to burn them down. You must always fight to keep the image of yourselves as husband and wife in one piece. When you lose your will to keep up this fight, your marriage is in trouble. If you keep up the battle, nothing -- not even war -- will ever come between you.
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A wedding announcement clipped from a newspaper remains intact for the most part despite being found on the ground near a burned block of apartment buildings on Aug. 14 in Gori, Georgia, where tensions have been high since early August. © Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images
Conflict broke out between Russia and Georgia in August after Russia recognized the rebel Georgia regions South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent states. What is striking about this photo is that the image of the bride and groom -- their smiling faces -- remains in one piece even though the edges are burned. In that way, it is symbolic of how love can endure amid challenges and even tragedy. Like strong people, strong marriages persevere even when someone tries to burn them down. You must always fight to keep the image of yourselves as husband and wife in one piece. When you lose your will to keep up this fight, your marriage is in trouble. If you keep up the battle, nothing -- not even war -- will ever come between you.
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As always, you have a lot of very, very good things to say. I am so touched by the way you have used this photo to speak to the reaffirmation of the strength of love and the enduring nature of good marriages. Kudos, Francesca.
What a photo. Talk about important symbolism! My heart goes out to the people of Georgia and to everyone living in conflict zones…it must be so hard to hang on to what’s really important in life amidst chaos.
Thanks, Beth. And, Nancy, I couldn’t agree more. My thoughts are with those who are suffering amid such political conflicts right now. There are many of them at the moment.
Wonderful post. Wonderful.
How amazing!
What a touching image – it really does speak volumes.
This is your best ever WW Fancesca, outstanding! IT says so much about the strength of commitment.
Happy WW and happy life to that couple.
Your WW photos usually bring a smile to my face. This one brought a tear to my eye.
Such a shame, isn’t it?
Thanks for sharing a very moving pic.
An amazing photo and inspiring thoughts. Thanks for sharing.