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O UR LIFE Monthly, published by Ukrainian National Women's League of America VOL. XLIX JANUARY, 1992 Editor: Marta Baczynsky AN INDEPENDENT UKRAINE On December 2, 1991 Ukraine became an inde pendent state. This is a simple statement yet so power ful in its implications that its pronouncement reverber ated throughout the world. The bells of freedom for Ukraine sounded the final death toll for its Soviet op pressor, thus forever rearranging the face and substance of Europe. From its safe haven the Western world watched and held its breath as the incredulous drama of the downfall of the “evil empire” preceeded to unfold and has reached its climatic, though hollow and whimpering end with the proclamation of the independence of Ukraine. These events of the past year are unprecedented in history, defy explanation, save for the intervention and will of the Almighty. In Ukraine, the joy of the newfound independence is tempered with the realization of the challenges of tomorrow — learning how to live by new rules. It un doubtedly will be a difficult road for our sisters and brothers to travel. For us, Ukrainian Americans, sea soned veterans of a democratic way of life the joy of realizing that at last Ukraine is independent knows no bounds. It is an indescribable feeling to read about “us” every day in the press, to be talked about on TV and radio, to be reckoned with, to be considered a power, to see the blue and yellow flag proudly included in the cir cle of other countries on the United Nations portico... A multitude of feelings, impressions, events, ideas, pro jects, plans... Ukraine’s independence has redefined our lives. We must considering now our priorities, obligations and duty. But for a short time we can bask in that sweet sounding statement — Ukraine is independent! LUBOV DRASHEVSKA OLENA PCHILKA, STAR OF UKRAINIAN REBIRTH (conclusion) Editor The fate of Olena Pchilka (Olha Petrivna) did not provide for a quiet life in her declining years. She expe rienced many losses and knew despair. Her beloved son Mykhailo, who was talented, vigorous and a jovial man, died suddenly in 1908. In 1909 her husband died. Lesia constantly gave Olha Petrivna cause to worry with a myriad of new diseases which plagued her. She wanted so much to create, to be with the people she loved, but she was continually separated from them, being either abroad or in the Crimea. In May 1918, Lesia came to Kiev for the last time, bringing with her new works, among them “Boyarynia." She had many fresh creative ideas, and discussed new themes for her works. In June Olha Petrivna was called to join Lesia in Caucasus, for her daughter had taken a turn for the worse. Althogh seriously ill, Lesia and her mother talked at length about literary subjects. On August 1, 1913 Lesia Ukrainka died. In her autobiography Olha Petrivna wrote: ’’After Lesia’s death my personal life revolved totally around the publication ’’Ridnyj Kraij” (Native Land). What kept me going was the conviction that I was contributing to some important cause.” Fate’s heavy hand could not destroy Olha Petrivna’s morale. Her hair became gray, her posture stoope, but her spirit found a sanctuary in work. The same group of Ukrainians from Poltava who “НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, СІЧЕНЬ 1992 15
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