Ziad, a 35-year-old Palestinian, recounts another day in Gaza; jubilation that the connection is back, a bittersweet encounter with a friend, and daily pain and exhaustion
I am barely able to sleep. My body is aching. I cannot even determine which part is in more pain than the other. I am just exhausted.I hear these words coming from my sister who is sleeping on the couch. In less than two seconds, I am up, my phone in hand, checking to see if what she says is correct. The connection is really back.
Checking my WhatsApp, I find many messages starting with: “Even though I know you cannot read my message, I want to tell you that … ” from many people. Some mention how much they love me, others how scared they are, and others speak of seeing me after the whole thing is over. I reply to all of them. My sister is worried sick about Manara. She says that, as well as all the medical care she requires, we also need something to strengthen the remaining eye. She bases this on her previous experience with another cat.I wish Manara could tell us what her story is, who hurt her and how deep her suffering is.I am with Ahmad getting some vegetables and a torch, when I see one of my best friends, walking in the street.
Later, I send him a message: “I was so happy to see you. Seeing you was the best thing to happen to me today . Until we meet again, my friend.”Ahmad is reading stories to the children. He is sharing a story about a chicken that did something and then started singing. It was clear that the children have heard the story before since they were contributing to it and singing with him.
Just like a candle, I feel that I am slowly fading … my body is losing its strength. I have no energy left.
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