Celebrating small achievements
In joining in with the monthly We Are The World Blogfest to highlight good news stories around the world I thought it was worth celebrating the fact that this accord has lasted for 20 years. At times it feels like nothing changes, no progress is being made, but then I realise that just keeping going is in itself a huge achievement, one that has allowed us ordinary people to sleep better at night.
Local semi retired political journalist William (Billy) Graham was there at both the signing of the agreement and at the 20 year celebration which brought back the various world leaders who contributed to helping the Agreement happen.
These are his reflections in the Belfast Telegraph.
More than 40 years since he witnessed carnage on the streets of Belfast,
William Graham believes there is hope for the future.
Shilpa Garg, Dan Antion, Simon Falk, Michelle Wallace , Mary Giese
Hi Fil - not being with you in Ireland (the whole) I appreciate what you say ... and perhaps yes looking at no forward movement .. but a quiet life is good - long may it last ... cheers Hilary
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ReplyDeleteEven though it may feel as if no progress has been made, the important thing is that the basic agreement, to keep the peace, has been honored!
In this war-torn world we live in, that's a huge achievement in itself.
Writer In Transit
#WATWB April Co-host
The news from South and North Korea was good too.
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This is certainly worthy of note and celebration Fil, and I'm glad you've brought it to our attention.
ReplyDeleteI read William Graham's reflections and I'm glad he notes those who died in the 70's and 80's. May the Peace accord hold ..
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