Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes

In the Spring of 2021, I had a strong urge to make 1,000 origami cranes. I have never had a desire to learn origami, but I heard reaching this number granted me a wish. I like to live my life with an open heart and a love for the possible. My dad was dying of cancer and I wanted to wish him well in my own special way, so I sent him off on his next journey with 1,000 colourful cranes of peace.

I can't believe that I only read this book now! I have seen it everywhere and never looked into what it was about. Sadako and her story is a precious gift. hope to visit her monument one day. Until then, I will continue to leave anonymous cranes throughout my travels.

Sadako + my father = Sadadko :)

Oh! And something that took me by great surprise was finding out that the the author is from Kamsack, Saskatchewan—a town that is quite special to me.