This morning, President Victor Yushchenko of Ukraine pinned the Order of Princess Olha onto my lapel. Here are some photos:
This is me with my medal. On the left is my dad and stepmom. On the other side is my husband and father-in-law.
I’ve been pinned
It’s gorgeous! Congratulations, Marsha!
Helene
Thanks, Helene!!
I’ve Been Pinned
Congratulations, Marsha. A great and well-deserved honour,
Ellen
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Thanks, Ellen. I’m still on cloud 9!!
Congratulations
Outstanding, Marsha! Congratulations and thanks for letting us sneak a peek at the occasion. I’m vicariously proud!
Val C.
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Aw, thanks, Val!
How very cool! Congratulations! 😀
Thanks, Shari!!
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Awesome! I’m surprised they allowed pictures to be taken, though. ; )
Many, many congratulations!
XO
Valerie
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haha!! Thanks, Valerie!
Congratulations, Marsha! You look so lovely! 😀
Thanks, Maggie! It took me some time to figure out what one should wear for a Order pinning ceremony!
Congratulations Marsha. That’s a beautiful medal. We’re all proud of you.
cheers,
jeremy tankard
Thanks, Jeremy! It really is a pretty medal.
Congratulations, Marsha!! A tremendous honour and one you well deserve. Photos are lovely; thanks for sharing.
Peggy Leavey
Thanks, Peggy!!
Congratulations! And what a gorgeous medal.
Thanks, Karen!!
congratulations!
Hi Marsha,
Carol Matas, here. What an amazing event and honour. Very pleased for you.
All best wishes.
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Hi Carol!
Thanks so much!
Congratulations!
Bravo, Marsha! It’s fantastic! Way to go!
Rebecca Upjohn
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Aw, thanks, Rebecca!!
Congratulations Marsha!
You’re an inspiration to all of us!
Mahtab
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Thanks so much, Mahtab!
WOW…the medal itself is gorgeous! Great pics — I’m so glad your work has been recognized in this way!
Thanks, Liz! The medal is really beautiful. I love the colours and the image of Olha, a warrior princess — everything about it is lovely.
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Hooray! What a thrill. Congratulations, Marsha. You have made us all proud.
Linda Bailey
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Thanks, Linda!!!
That is quite an honour. And a beautiful medal. Congratulations Marsha.
Dan Bar-el
Thanks, Dan!!
Thanks so much!!
SO COOL! (From Martha)
I think the best part is, that they knew you needed a “warrior princess” medal because you are such a “warrior princess” kind of gal! (It’s those pointy boots.)
Love the outfit. You always look good. Nice to “meet” Orest and the rest of the family too!
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Thanks, Martha! Yes, I love that Princess Olha was such a strong woman. Must write a story about her…….
Wow.
Congrats Marsha! You definitely deserved it.
I really did enjoy reading Hope’s War after your visit to St.Sofia’s.
Natalie.
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Thanks so much, Natalie!!
Congratulations!
You deserve it!
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Thanks!!!
PRINCESS MEDAL
Hi Marsha
Congratulations on this wonderful honour. I recently read your Daughter of War and loved it as much as I knew I would. It is great to see the photos. Thanks
Helen M.
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Hey, Helen —
It’s great to hear from you. I’m delighted that you enjoyed Daughter of War.
When are you going to come back to kidcrit? We’ve got a wonderful group in there. You’d love them.