MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT (JULY, 2013)

Dear Friends of WFWP,

It's healin' time!

As we look back over the last two months, we find that our WFWP USA has been involved in many initiatives and activities that correspond to our theme this year: "Spirituality, Healing and Service."

Most recently, 5 courageous women and two young people returned from a historic 1,000-mile Trail of Tears Prayer Journey, which started in Calhoun, Ga., and successfully concluded in Tahlequah, Okla., with a "Wiping of the Tears Sacred Ceremony." It was conducted by Rev. Dr. Linda Lucero (of the United Native American Council) and Chief George Akeen, who released the pain and resentment inflicted on the Cherokee and other nations 175 years ago. A fuller account will be published in the next issue and on our website.

It doesn't take much to make an impact from one human heart to another (see other articles in this issue) when women decide to "just do it"! It is time for all women and mothers to get involved and use our God-given gifts of spirituality/prayer, healing and service right where we are, in our families, neighborhoods and communities to bring hope and change for the better. No titles and positions are needed for that - just a willing heart, working together, and tenacity to see it through!

With the words of our Founder, Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, on April 10, 2002:
"We must all push ahead in the conviction that no matter how wounded and scarred this world becomes, it can be healed and cleansed by the substantial work of women united in the vision of God's true love."

Have a wonderful summer!

Angelika Selle