Our lives are woven together for a reason . Last day of Hanukkah , just few days ago.. I replies to Izabella Pavlushko's comments by a small story about my best friend Ronit. Few hours later, I was surprised by an e.mail from Izabella telling me about her best friend, Irina. During the late 80's, Irina came to Israel changed her name to Ronit, and married Arie and stayed to live in Israel. At first Izabella and Irina / Ronit were connecting through letters and phones..but then around 1991 they lost their contact. Izabella didn't know the new second name of Irina / Ronit...but she missed her friend and tried to find out what happened to her during the last 17 years or so. She thought,there was no hope to find her friend. I offered my help..there were very few details...especially that all members of family changed names when they arrived in Israel, to Israelis names. But Izabella remembered Irina's parents name. Luckily the SOUND of their family second name was Israelian so they didn't change it..and luckily they stayed to live in the same town, different address though. I made few inquiries and found the father's phone number. His first name changed just a bit :-)... As I heard the name of the address he live..I felt..it must be him...God's hand was there with us. Irina / Ronit's parents live in Kidush Hashem St. Which means : sanctification, Kiddush of " the NAME " , the name is God. Izabella felt the same. And so..very easily after I find Izabella's Ronit :-) phone numbers.It seemed to me that Ronit almost forgot her name was Irina once in USSR, But she didn't forgot Izabella and their wonderrful friendship. She is now a music teacher, has a family and love to live in Israel. Nothing is coincidence ... This was meant to be, maybe because a month ago, Irina / Ronit found a photo of Izabella and remembered her and talked about her , and felt she wish to know what happened to her best friend, the same as Izabella was looking for Irina / Ronit. Life can be the connection between miracles in so many shapes and ways,if we choose to look at it this way. Undoubtedly this was my Hanukkah miracle...and Izabella's miracle for Christmas . This image is dedicated to Izabella for the LIGHT of this season and always. I light the candles here for the memory of Izabella's mother Nina, who died Jan, 1st 2006 , may she rest in peace. Copyrights (c) Nira Dabush.
38 Comments
Gavin North 14 Jun 2008
What an amazing thing to do for a fellow human being. You have a big heart Nira, which is a beautiful thing to see. Your words match your image perfectly, we all have an eternal flame that burns, but it is often brighter because of the friends you chose to surround yourself with. A beautiful and compassionate story and art piece.Kathie Nichols 23 Dec 2007
Stunning photography and design work Nira!!!! Merry Christmas!!!Renata Cavanaugh 22 Dec 2007
Beautiful. Happy Holidays and New Year NiraShakeh Sarookhanian 22 Dec 2007
WOnderful!!!! Happy NewYear to you.Louis Vuittonet 21 Dec 2007
Beautifulcraig moline 19 Dec 2007
Beautiful colors with wonderful composition!Nikolay Pavlushko 19 Dec 2007
Thanks Nira for your kindness and your dedication . Merry Christmas to you and all your family !!! ~NikolayBarry Huyett 19 Dec 2007
wonderful art and a very inspiring story....... God's is still working in ALL our lives!!Ginger Lovellette 18 Dec 2007
SPLENDID!Anne Vis 17 Dec 2007
Marvellous work, Nira!Anonymous Guest 17 Dec 2007
very special and beautifully composed work, dear niraJoke Schotting 17 Dec 2007
Awesome work my dear friend!!!!!!KC CHANG 17 Dec 2007
VERY BEAUTIFUL!Carrie Ann Watson 16 Dec 2007
What an awesome story Nira! So glad you could bring them back together again! Awesome image for Izabella's mother! Beautiful piece! :)Jerie kunitsky 16 Dec 2007
What a wonderful story...brought tears to my eyes...THe photo is so beautiful also.Thom Roslan 16 Dec 2007
What a "Beautiful" story and Act on your part , my dear friend.....God Bless You and yours. Beautiful image too! You are a Angel of God this holiday season!Visionary Imagist 16 Dec 2007
Nira; May all your days be blessed. Lovely image and what a lovely story to accompany this wonderful display of beauty.jamie winter 16 Dec 2007
most awesome Nira this is so beautifulannette steens 16 Dec 2007
wonderful Nira!!Anneke Hut 16 Dec 2007
Wonderful story, Nira and a great picture! Thank you for sharing!Natalie G 16 Dec 2007
Nira, the Anon was me... Lyla Tov, dear :)Anonymous Guest 16 Dec 2007
Nira, a heartwarming dedication and an inspiration to all human beings... My best to you and your family & friends. Happy, Healthy and Safe Holidays, darling :)Olga van Dijk 16 Dec 2007
B E A U T I F U L work my friend.... beautiful (Xmas) story...Thanks for sharing.... --Love and Light for you and yours~OLGAAnonymous Guest 16 Dec 2007
Dearest Nira, You are a Beautiful Loving Friend and this is a testimony of Your Caring Kind Heart.I thank God for You,Dear Friend!!!Hope You and Your Beautiful Family,have a most Beautiful Peaceful week,With Love&prayers,Dee&David,Hugs XXXXXXXX:):)Reba McDonald 16 Dec 2007
Nice image ira and a wonderful story. God bless.Brigitte Hintner 16 Dec 2007
Dearest Nira , this story about Irina/ Izabella is very moving and a real Christmas story ...it shows us true love/ relationship never ends !!! You're a wonderful woman and artist !!!Mrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 16 Dec 2007
Dear Nira,What a BEAUTIFUL Hanukkah Miracle that The GOD of Abraham,Isaac and Jacob has Provided;and Your Amazing BEAUTIFUL Artwork is such a MAGNIFICENT way to Celebrate this Christmas Miracle; that The Love of God has provided for Dear Izabella and her Dear Friend,Irina!!!Also a Beautiful Loving Moving tribute to Izabella's Mother...With Love&prayers,Dee&DavidNancy Costley 16 Dec 2007
Geogeous! Great story!Chris Roukema 16 Dec 2007
A Most Awesome Story and Beautiful Work, Nira!Emily Reed 16 Dec 2007
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY CARD, NIRA! I AM ENCHANTED BY YOUR ART AND WONDERFUL STORIES.thea walstra 16 Dec 2007
Gorgeous and very beautiful work Nira. Wish you and your family a beautiful weekend.Jan van Baarle 16 Dec 2007
Great work Nira!Izabella Pavlushko 16 Dec 2007
WOW , dearest Nira. , I’m deeply moved with your dedication. What you have done for me and my friend Irina is difficult to express with words. You are like hurricane that burst into my life and swept away all obstacles between me and Irina. I think that GOD has helped you to carry this matter to its conclusion. I adore you, Nira ! ~IzabellaPeter Rivron 16 Dec 2007
Very beautiful artwork Nira.Steven Torrisi 16 Dec 2007
The true meaning of the holidays now if we could all find the light within us to perform such good deeds. The light shines on you trully Nira to go through all that for someone that you've never met. Thanks for sharing.Karen Cash 16 Dec 2007
what a wonderful story!..and you have a very big heart for helping Izabella. Hanukkah Blessings to you!Gabriele Swanson 16 Dec 2007
beautiful NiraNelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 16 Dec 2007
marvellous and just to be silent!