{"id":15562,"date":"2024-05-27T10:46:19","date_gmt":"2024-05-27T08:46:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anthie-alexandra-abducted2017.org\/?p=15562"},"modified":"2024-05-28T11:01:12","modified_gmt":"2024-05-28T09:01:12","slug":"aa-2024-05-27-happy-birthday-on-the-8th-of-june-dear-anthie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anthie-alexandra-abducted2017.org\/it\/aa-2024-05-27-happy-birthday-on-the-8th-of-june-dear-anthie\/","title":{"rendered":"AA 2024.05.27 Happy Birthday on the 8th of June Dear Anthie&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Happy 13th birthday, my precious Anthie\u2019,<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As I sit down to write these words, my heart aches with a blend of love, longing, and hope. Thirteen years ago, on the 8th of June 2012, you came into this world, filling my life with immeasurable joy and meaning. Your laughter, your smile, your very presence &#8211; they&#8217;ve been the light guiding me through life&#8217;s darkest moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/anthie-alexandra-abducted2017.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Anthoula-in-my-arms-after-her-Birthday-Celebration-2016.webp\" alt=\"Anthoula in my arms after her Birthday Celebration 2016\" class=\"wp-image-9170\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anthie-alexandra-abducted2017.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Anthoula-in-my-arms-after-her-Birthday-Celebration-2016.webp 640w, https:\/\/anthie-alexandra-abducted2017.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Anthoula-in-my-arms-after-her-Birthday-Celebration-2016-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/anthie-alexandra-abducted2017.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Anthoula-in-my-arms-after-her-Birthday-Celebration-2016-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Anthoula in my arms after her Birthday Celebration 2016.05.29<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But today, my heart is heavy, for you&#8217;re not here beside me together with your little sister Alexandra as you rightfully should be. Instead, you&#8217;re out there, both of you, beyond my reach, taken from me by forces beyond our control. The days without you stretch into an eternity, each moment filled with a profound emptiness that nothing can fill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.actionagainstchildabduction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Alexandra-and-Anthoula-two-days-before-their-Abduction-on-2017.04.18.webp\" alt=\"Alexandra and Anthoula two days before their Abduction on 2017.04.18\" style=\"width:600px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Alexandra and Anthoula two days before their Abduction on 2017.04.18<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet, amidst the pain, there&#8217;s a flame of hope that burns unwaveringly within me. It&#8217;s fueled by the memories of our time together, the bond we share, and the unshakeable belief that one day, we&#8217;ll be reunited. I cling to that hope like a lifeline, knowing that it&#8217;s the beacon that will guide us back to each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On this special day, as you turn thirteen, I want you to know just how loved you are. Though miles and circumstances separate us, my love for you knows no bounds. It transcends distance, time, and every obstacle that stands in our way. You&#8217;re not just my daughter; you&#8217;re my heart, my soul, my reason for living and fighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/anthie-alexandra-abducted2017.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/I-Love-You-with-all-my-Heart.webp\" alt=\"I Love You with all my Heart\" class=\"wp-image-15243\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anthie-alexandra-abducted2017.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/I-Love-You-with-all-my-Heart.webp 900w, https:\/\/anthie-alexandra-abducted2017.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/I-Love-You-with-all-my-Heart-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/anthie-alexandra-abducted2017.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/I-Love-You-with-all-my-Heart-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/anthie-alexandra-abducted2017.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/I-Love-You-with-all-my-Heart-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/anthie-alexandra-abducted2017.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/I-Love-You-with-all-my-Heart-12x12.webp 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I Love You with all my Heart<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you embark on this new chapter of your life, I wish you strength, courage, and resilience. May you find solace in the knowledge that you&#8217;re never alone, that my thoughts are always with you, and that I&#8217;ll move heaven and earth to bring you back home where you belong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Happy birthday, my beloved Anthoula. May this day be a reminder of the incredible person you are and the bright future that awaits you. Until we&#8217;re together again, hold onto hope, cherish the memories, and know that I&#8217;ll never stop searching for you and your little sister Alexandra. My love for you both is more than words can express, and I&#8217;ll never give up on you and Alexandra my dearest Anthoula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An extraordinary song, dedicated to you, performed by a fifteen-year-old girl battling a rare and serious illness that has left her stomach paralyzed. Despite her immense challenges, she delivers a performance that would make even Maria Callas envious, if she were still with us today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Emma Kok - Voil\u00e0 (Lyrics in French and translated into English)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/telyzClalVs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Emma Kok &#8211; Voil\u00e0 (Lyrics in French and translated into English)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have unwavering faith in your abilities, and I am certain that you too can master this song with dedication and effort. Your choir leader holds the key to unlocking your potential, so seize the opportunity to learn and grow. Remember, practice makes perfect, my Love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Papa longs to be by your side, supporting you and Alexandra as you chase your dreams and turn them into reality. Let his absence fuel your determination and drive you to reach new heights. You are capable of greatness, my dear. Embrace the challenge and let your talent shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.actionagainstchildabduction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/To-my-Dearest-Daughter-Anthoula-2024.03.12.webp\" alt=\"Let Them Love Stop Parental Alienation\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Voil\u00e0, Dedicated to Anthoula and Alexandra (with minor change)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Listen to me<br>To me, a mediocre singer<br>Mention me<br>To them you love, and to your friends<br>Tell them about your dark-eyed Papa<br>And of his wild dream<br>That I want to write about fantasies<br>That will reach out to you<br>That is all<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Here I am, Here I am, <br>I know where I am going<br>That is who I am\u2026\u2026<br>Here I am even though I am exposed<br>I am afraid, yes<br>Here I am amongst the noise<br>And amidst the silence<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Look at me,<br>Or at least what\u2019s left of it<br>Look at me,<br>Before I detest myself<br>What to tell you, that the lips of somebody else<br>Will not tell you<br>It isn\u2019t much, but it\u2019s all I have<br>I\u2019ll lay it down here<br>Like so\u2026\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Here I am, Here I am,<br>I know where I am going<br>That is who I am\u2026\u2026<br>Here I am even though I am exposed<br>It\u2019s over<br>It\u2019s from my mouth, it\u2019s my outcry<br>Here I am, it doesn\u2019t matter<br>Here I am, it\u2019s me, this is me<br>I am right here<br>Me, my dream, my desire<br>How I am dying, how I laugh about it<br>Here I am amongst the noise<br>And amidst the silence<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Do not depart<br>I beg you to stay on for a while<br>It may not rescue me, no<br>But to go on without you, I know not how<br>Love me as you\u2019d love a friend<br>Who is going away forever<br>I want to be loved because I don\u2019t really know<br>How to love my contours\u2026\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Here I am, Here I am,<br>I know where I am going<br>That is who I am\u2026\u2026<br>Here I am even though I am exposed<br>I understood<br>Here I am amongst the noise<br>And amidst the fury as well<br>I mean, look at me<br>And at my eyes and my hands<br>Everything I have is here<br>It\u2019s from my mouth, it\u2019s my outcry<br>Here I am, Here I am, <br>Here it is<br>That is who I am\u2026\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Here I am, Here I am,<br>I know where I am going<br>That is who I am\u2026\u2026<br>Here I am even though exposed<br>It\u2019s over<br>It\u2019s from my mouth, it\u2019s my outcry<br>Here I am, and it no longer matters\u2026\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/anthie-alexandra-abducted2017.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/I-Love-You-Anthie-and-Alexandra.webp\" alt=\"I Love You Anthie and Alexandra\" class=\"wp-image-8989\" style=\"width:498px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anthie-alexandra-abducted2017.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/I-Love-You-Anthie-and-Alexandra.webp 600w, https:\/\/anthie-alexandra-abducted2017.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/I-Love-You-Anthie-and-Alexandra-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/anthie-alexandra-abducted2017.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/I-Love-You-Anthie-and-Alexandra-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I Love You Anthie and Alexandra<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>With all my love, <br>Your Papa Nicolaos<br>Stockholm, 2024.05.<\/strong>27<\/h6>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Happy 13th birthday, my precious Anthie\u2019, As I sit down to write these words, my heart aches with a blend of love, longing, and hope. Thirteen years ago, on the 8th of June 2012, you came into this world, filling my life with immeasurable joy and meaning. Your laughter, your smile, your very presence &#8211; [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":15565,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[42,68,53],"tags":[51,50,60,61,52,59],"class_list":["post-15562","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-anthoula-alexandra","category-postcards-and-presents","category-private-posts","tag-alexandra","tag-anthoula-anthie","tag-birthday","tag-letters-postcards","tag-liudmila-trafimovich","tag-my-daughters"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/anthie-alexandra-abducted2017.org\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15562","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/anthie-alexandra-abducted2017.org\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/anthie-alexandra-abducted2017.org\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anthie-alexandra-abducted2017.org\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anthie-alexandra-abducted2017.org\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15562"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/anthie-alexandra-abducted2017.org\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15562\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anthie-alexandra-abducted2017.org\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15565"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/anthie-alexandra-abducted2017.org\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15562"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anthie-alexandra-abducted2017.org\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15562"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anthie-alexandra-abducted2017.org\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15562"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}