We have a story to tell,
You may all take what you want from this story, It is for some a heart warming story, for some perhaps a silly story and for others perhaps just a story…….But, It is a true story, as it happened …………….. and it happened on September 17th 2012, 3 days ago , one hour after the verdict in the trial of the murder of Vik……..
We arrived home from Court, back to our Apartment in Gaza, near Al Meena, ( the port) 3 of us, Myself, Derek and Dani……..3 friends who had just attended the last court hearing for the murder of a good, true friend and fellow activist Vittorio, murdered in Gaza,
We sat in the main salon area , drinking tea and reflecting on things, Derek was on the phone so walked in to one of the bedrooms, and spotted a bird, quite a large bird, perched on the window sill. He motioned to Dani and I to come and look, and all 3 of us walked right up to the open window to less than 1 meter away from him. The bird stayed.. large and proud, fearless and watching……. We stood there looked,chatted and even took pictures and the bird just stared back at us, …… as if he was part of the group.
After some time, he flew to a roof opposite , perched there and continued to look back at us.
Some time later that evening the bird , for some reason, was still on my mind, so I sent the picture to a friend , an expert on Birds and also checked it out online, the Bird was a Hawk………….A sparrow Hawk…
When we researched the Symbolism of “Hawks” this is what turned up….
“Hawks often act as the bearers of souls “heavenward.”
“In Teutonic mythology, the sparrowhawk, known as krahui or krahug, is a sacred bird in Old Bohemian songs and lives in a grove of the gods. Holy sparrowhawks perch on the branches of an oak tree that grows from the grave of a murdered man, and “publish the foul deed.”
“Hawks, eagles and falcons are known to be messengers of the sky, and are symbolic of spiritual awareness and spiritual rejuvenation”
“Hawks are known as Messengers of the gods to bear the soul to the afterlife”
We will keep fighting for Vik, for the truth, We will keep fighting for a free Palestine, but, for those of us who knew him, who loved him, We will always love him, Always miss him, But , Maybe , we can have a litte bit more Peace … Perhaps Vik has found a little Peace now………..
Perhaps Vittorio has finally found his ” Utopia”……..
There is an analogy between the sparow hawk and the American Chicken Hawk, with the exception that the American variety SENDS people to their death.
Thanks jenny for this inspiring story. I, for one would not dismiss the story as silly. I believe that Vik was trying to convey to you that he has arrived in Heaven. There are many ways that the departed spirit has of communicating with us to let us know that they have arrived. I have had an experience of this too but in a different way, one which i will tell you when i see you next in Ballina. By the way when you and Derek are home next don’t forget to look me up. We can chat about such matters over a cup of Irish tea. Love to you both and stay safe honey. Assumpta
It’s not a silly story, it’s a beautiful story, with a powerful message. Only those without a soul could think it silly. ‘More things between heaven and earth, Horatio’.
Stunning and believable. Of course it was a sign. Actually, I have to believe that the hawk represented two signs. One, that Vik is safe and well in the otherworldly place some know as Heaven. But the second signal is that the hawk represents Viks presence- now and forever in the lives of those who knew him best. Who he adored- the people of Gaza. The Gazawi. Let’s pray that peace arrives and sweeps the sadness up. Vik is with you. Thank you for sharing this most intimate experience with us. FREE GAZA! Restiamo umani.
This story resonates with me. My Mother passed in 1998, and for three days in a row a brilliant scarlet cardinal came and tapped on my daughter’s bedroom window. Some who knew about the incident said the cardinal was looking at his reflection, but I never doubted it was a message from my Mom saying she was well and still with us in spirit.
From what I know of Vik, I think he would strive to console & comfort those he loved.
I’m a believer in these types of confirming signs.
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