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26 WWW.UNWLA.ORG “НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, ЛИСТОПАД 2014 continue to keep the magazine going. I wanted to share with you how everything started and how I began to contribute medical articles to Our Life . I grew up in a house where everything was under the leadership of my moth- er, who was a tenacious Soyuzianka , President of Branch 1 as well as the President of the New York Regional Council. She would always emphasize that every person who lived in that house was a member of the UNWLA. That meant that my dad was a Soyuzianka , my sister Larysa was a Soyu- zianka , I was a Soyuzianka , my dear wife Lesia was a Soyuzianka , and my daughter and son were members as well—despite the fact that some of us were men, we were still members of the UNWLA! (Laughter) And I think it should be that way in every family. It was not easy to live in such cir- cumstances because there was always something tasty in the house: cookies, or a pie, or a cake, or some sandwiches... And I always had to ask: can I eat this? The response was always: “No, that is for the opening ceremony of such-and-such event, or no, that is for the closing ceremony of such-and- such event, and that is for some christening cere- mony...” So you can imagine how hard it was to live in such a house! But I have to confess, had my Mama counted all those cookies which she had baked, she would have discovered that some were missing, though I won’t say who ate them. But they were very tasty! That is how things always went. It is my pleasure to write the medical col- umn for Our Life . Occasionally, I find it challeng- ing to think of new relevant topics, but sometimes my wife Lesia helps me out with ideas. I won’t tell you what topics I am planning for the future be- cause I want you to read the column for yourself and encourage more people to subscribe to the magazine and more women to become members of the UNWLA. What a wonderful organization it is! I would like to share one insight from my profession with you. In the medical field, we sometimes have to deal with patients who have serious medical problems. What is most im- portant is that the only question which people who find out that they have a serious illness ask is: How much time do I have left to spend with my family and friends? All the material things do not matter then—they simply have no importance. So let us learn from this insight and make sure that we have a positive outlook on life. It is such an outlook that gives us optimism; we ourselves can choose whether to be happy or sad, and every individual can make that choice. Joy does not come from what we don’t have, but rather from valuing what we do have. And you should value the organization which you have and which is outstanding. (Applause) I want to thank and congratulate all UN- WLA members and women in general, who usual- ly do not get enough credit. Women are the motor of this organization which exists throughout the world and does more than most male organiza- tions—I am ashamed to say this, but it is a fact. But women are also the driving force of families: woman is the heart of the family, and we should be proud of every woman who holds together her family, this organization, and all of us. Our re- spect and congratulations truly belong to you! (Applause) I would like to wish you much success in the future, although you have already achieved so much and know so well what you are doing that such wishes are almost superfluous. Once again, many thanks for inviting me and for this certifi- cate of appreciation—it was a great honor for me. I know that my dear Mama is here with you and she is probably smiling at all of us and rejoicing that we have gathered here and can spend such a wonderful evening together. In conclusion, I would just like to say that I give her my gratitude and honor for bringing me up in this UNWLA spirit and making me, too, a Soyuzianka ! This certificate is for you, Mom! Thank you. English translation by Olesia Wallo Many thanks to Lavrentia Turkevych for making and sharing the recording of the event. ДО УВАГИ МИСТЦІВ І ШАНУВАЛЬНИКІВ МИСТЕЦТВА! Редакція журналу приймає фотографії доброї резолюції (у форматі JPG) з праць мистців українського походження, котрі будь-коли малювали або виставляли свої праці в США, для розміщення на обкладинці «Нашого Життя». Просимо надсилати Ваші пропозиції та фото електронною поштою до редакції «Нашого Життя» ( unwlaourlife@gmail.com ) та до нашого мистецького координатора Уляни Зінич (uzinych@comcast.net).
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