[MR] From Her Majesty, Aryanna

[Tara at nbirtt.org]

Heartfelt greetings on this dark and sad day to the fair people of 
Atlantia,

Today we must live in the present and not escape into the current 
middle ages.  As I sit wiping the tears from my eyes watching and 
listening to the reporters on CNN, I know that our friends, our 
family, and our countrymen are at the forefront of our thoughts.  
There is so little comfort that can be provided in times like these, 
but we must look for every opportunity to do so.  

It would be easy to succumb to feelings of rage, helplessness, and 
perhaps fear, but there are things we can do together to make this 
situation better.  The call for blood donations has already been 
made.  I encourage any who can to go to your blood bank.  As these 
events unfold, I encourage the Kingdom to come together to serve its 
community.  There will be many ways to help in the days to come.  
Rescue and comfort organizations will need funds and supplies.  As a 
Kingdom, let us come together in charity to support our nation in its 
time of need.

While this list is mainly a medium for the communication of SCA and 
Atlantian-specific information, I hope that it will be used during 
this emergency to pass information about the status of our populace 
and share how communities can benefit from our support.  Americans 
and members of the SCA both have a history of coming together at 
times like these:  please use this resource to continue that 
tradition.

Most of our friends and family are safe and well.  Pray for those who 
are not.  Use each other for support and comfort during this time. 

As I close, I am hearing reports of attacks on Kabul. The Kingdom, 
her people and our country are in my prayers.  My best wishes to all.

HRM Aryanna Hawkyns
Queen, Atlantia



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