We planted a park together. And it's more than just trees
There are days that stay with us for a long time. They warm you when you remember them. They give you faith when it seems that there is only everyday life around you. We spent one of these days together with students, teachers, parents, our defenders and the team. We planted 50 catalpas near the Sokolivskyi Lyceum. This place will now have a special meaning forever. We created the Park in honour of those who are defending Ukraine today and those who are no longer with us.
But it was not a sad event. On the contrary. It was full of light. The smiles of children, the strong hands of the military, the warm gazes of teachers, the support of parents. Everyone came not for the sake of a tick, but with an open heart. Children planted trees next to those who protect their future. And this is something very real. Something that words cannot fully convey.
We are grateful to Ruslan Sergiyovych Sokolovskyi, the director of the lyceum. His support and participation made this day even stronger. Because school is not just about lessons. It is about values that stay with children forever. And what they did that day is more important than any textbook.
We are grateful to our defenders. They hold the sky and at the same time help to plant roots. Not only trees, but also goodness, responsibility, and action. The fact that they were with us is an honour and support.
We believe that each tree will become a symbol. When students pass by this park in a few years, they will remember how they held shovels, how they laughed, how they believed. And maybe they will want to create something of their own. Because we don't just consume the world around us. We create it.
We can talk about changes for a long time. Or you can go out on the land, plant a tree and leave something real behind. This is how a new thing begins.
