Abu Rando has been a friend for a few years now; I've gotten to know his family, been welcomed in their home, and now share his sentiments about 2019, which include:
"This year was very special because for 8 years we've been devastated by war, but this year was a boost the spirits of Syrians. The Jasmine of Syria is lighting Syria again, lighting the capital city.
My family sacrificed for this country. My relatives were injured, I was injured. Two of my brothers were martyred by the terrorists. I dedicate this celebration to the martyrs, its because of them that Syria has risen again from the ashes.
We were facing over 130 countries which conspired against Syria. But we were stronger than those countries, thanks to our leadership and President Assad, and thanks to the people of Syria who were patriotic and wise enough to know that there was a conspiracy against our country.
When you come to Syria, you will see Christians and Muslims celebrating holidays together, united and facing the war the tried to divide us. We'll always be here, this land is for us."
